Tag: 2024
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Bureau of Customs Achieves PHP931 Billion Revenue Target for 2024
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) disclosed on Saturday that it amassed PHP931.04 billion in revenue throughout 2024. Despite facing hurdles such as tariff cuts on rice and certain electronic vehicles, and delays in implementing key reforms like the excise tax on pickup trucks as outlined in the Capital Market Promotion Efficiency Act, the…
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Philippine Aviation Safety Soars in 2024 with Zero Fatalities and Reduced Incidents
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) celebrated a remarkable year in 2024, reporting no fatalities and a significant decrease in aviation incidents. CAAP Director General Manuel Tamayo shared these achievements during a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview on January 28, 2025. The agency noted a 48% reduction in incidents compared to the previous year,…
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Philippine National Police Disciplines Nearly 3,000 Officers in 2024
In 2024, the Philippine National Police (PNP) took disciplinary action against nearly 3,000 of its officers for misconduct during their service, as announced on Sunday. According to official statistics, a total of 5,457 officers were charged administratively and were linked to 3,751 cases. Out of these, sanctions were imposed on 2,765 officers, whereas 2,691 were…
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Philippine President Marcos Jr. Celebrates 2024 Economic Achievements, Calls for Better Public Communication
In a recent statement from Malacañang, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his satisfaction and pride in the economic strides made by the Philippines throughout 2024. Speaking at the 24th National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board Meeting, Marcos highlighted the importance of effectively communicating these achievements to the Filipino public. Marcos emphasized the need…
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Negros Oriental Exceeds 2024 Tourism Goals with Over 700,000 Visitors
Negros Oriental has celebrated a remarkable achievement in its tourism sector, surpassing its 2024 target of 500,000 visitors by reaching over 700,000. This milestone was announced by Woodrow Maquiling Jr., the Provincial Tourist Officer and executive director of the Provincial Tourism Board, in Dumaguete City. He noted that the figures are expected to increase further…
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Philippines Sees Surge in Meat Imports, Reaching 1.3 Million Metric Tons in 2024
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on January 22, 2025, that the Philippines imported over 1.3 million metric tons of meat from January to November 2024, marking a significant increase from the 1.2 million metric tons recorded in 2023. This surge in imports was highlighted by DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa, who noted…
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DSWD-Davao Allocates PHP1.6 Billion for AKAP Assistance in 2024
In Davao City, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 11 announced on Tuesday that it has disbursed approximately PHP1.6 billion through the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) throughout 2024. This initiative has supported 355,194 people in the region by offering medical, funeral, food, and cash assistance through various channels…
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Negros Oriental Police Crack Down on Carnapping in 2024
In a significant crackdown on vehicle theft, the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Team (PHPT) in Negros Oriental arrested several key suspects involved in carnapping throughout 2024. The arrests, which included the top carnapping suspect in Region 7, were announced on January 10, 2025, by Police Executive Master Sgt. Aurelio Bodo, the chief of PHPT-Negros…
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Baguio City Surpasses P2.6 Billion Tax Collection Target for 2024
Baguio City has successfully met its tax collection target of PHP2.6 billion for 2024, an increase from the PHP2.3 billion collected the previous year. Fernando Ragma, the assistant city treasurer, highlighted the achievement during the ‘Ugnayan’ program on January 8, 2024, attributing the success to streamlined tax payment methods including online payments, GCash, and bank…
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