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14/09/2026

𝐁𝐎𝐂 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐅 | 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐈𝐍

Since assuming office on July 1, 2025, Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno has advanced reforms aimed at strengthening revenue collection, border protection, trade facilitation, digitalization, and accountability.

The initiatives during his first year in office, covering July 2025 to June 2026, have focused on improving operational efficiency, modernizing customs services, and reinforcing public trust in the agency.

The BOC is highlighting key milestones and reforms achieved under Nepomuceno’s leadership as part of its first-year review.

More details are available through the BOC’s official first-year report.

Read the BOC’s First-Year Report:
https://customs.gov.ph/commissioner-ariel-f-nepomucenos-first-year-july-2025-to-june-2026/

14/09/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐆 𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐎 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀

Government assistance and services worth ₱118.829 million benefited 2,343 Kapampangans during the simultaneous “Handog ng Pangulo” activity held at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center on September 13, in celebration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s 69th birthday.

Representing Marcos at the event was Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon, who highlighted the administration’s commitment to bringing essential programs and services closer to vulnerable sectors, farmers, students, workers, Indigenous Peoples, and other communities in need.

“Ngayong kaarawan ng Pangulo, ang regalo ng pangulo sa atin ay trabaho, tulong at patuloy na malasakit para sa ating mga Kapampangan,” Dizon said.

Together with Pampanga Gov Nanay Pineda, Vice Governor Delta Pineda and Nanay Partylist Representative Florabel Yatco, Dizon led the distribution of 25-kilogram rice sacks to 135 Aeta beneficiaries. The provincial government also provided cash assistance of more than ₱5,000 each to 135 Aeta scholars.

Among the major assistance packages were ₱75.6 million in CHED tertiary education subsidies and ₱15.6 million in DMW AKSYON Fund assistance for 267 overseas Filipino workers and their families.

Under the DSWD’s AICS program, 1,214 beneficiaries received ₱2,000 each, while 46 beneficiaries received more than ₱909,000 in Sustainable Livelihood Program grants.

DTI also provided ₱14.8 million worth of Shared Service Facility assistance to the Pampanga Furniture Industries Foundation Inc., along with about ₱1.1 million in loans to three beneficiaries.

Farmers likewise received agricultural machinery, production inputs, irrigation assistance, crop insurance indemnities, and land titles. Among the assistance were two combine harvesters, eight pump-and-engine sets, two cultivators, and various farm inputs. Sixty insured farmers received a combined ₱360,000 in PCIC indemnity checks.

The DAR distributed electronic titles covering 28 hectares to 15 agrarian reform beneficiaries and CLOAs covering four hectares to five additional beneficiaries.

TESDA provided welding tool kits to 30 beneficiaries and about ₱3.3 million in scholarship vouchers, while the DOH delivered free vaccinations, diagnostic services, health assessments, and other medical assistance to around 160 patients.

Beneficiaries also accessed frontline services, including free legal consultations, National ID registration, police clearances, and free NBI clearance for the first 200 applicants.

Pineda thanked Marcos for his continued support, saying the assistance extended to Kapampangans in education, livelihood, agriculture, health, and other areas was “tunay na ramdam” by the people.

The activity demonstrated a whole-of-government approach in bringing financial assistance, livelihood opportunities, agricultural support, scholarships, health services, land tenure assistance, and frontline government services directly to communities.

📷Pampanga PIO

14/09/2026

𝐊𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐖𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐋𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐓

The Angeles City Government, led by Mayor Carmelo "Jon" Lazatin II and the Angeles City Agriculture Office, supported the Kadiwa ng Pangulo: Benteng Bigas, Meron Na! program as part of Handog ng Pangulo 2026.

The initiative allocated 200 bags of rice for 1,000 beneficiaries from vulnerable sectors affected by the southwest monsoon or Habagat, including senior citizens, solo parents, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and other qualified residents.

Each beneficiary could purchase 10 kilos of rice at P20 per kilo to help ease household food expenses.

The Kadiwa also featured locally produced products such as sweet potatoes, bananas, empanadas, merienda, and other goods, providing market opportunities for local farmers, producers, and small businesses.

The city government said the initiative supports its efforts to make affordable food accessible while promoting Angeleño-made and locally grown products.

📷Angeles City Information Office

14/09/2026

𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Brightwoods School recently concluded “Cornucopia: A Sustainability Fair,” highlighting practical ways to reduce food waste while promoting sustainable Indigenous cultural and culinary traditions.

Co-organized by Happy Earth Eco, the event brought together students, families, environmental advocates, non-government organizations, local government representatives, and other guests.

The fair featured a demonstration on Bokashi composting, introduced through a video presentation by Soilmate Collective. The method uses an inoculant to ferment kitchen scraps, including fruit and vegetable waste, meat, and dairy, helping divert food waste from landfills and reduce methane emissions.

The session “Kahampatan: Sustainability through the Cultural and Culinary Lens of Indigenous Peoples” featured culture bearer Mariel Capuno, a descendant of Ayta Mag-Antsi and Ayta Mag-Indi communities. She discussed Indigenous traditions that promote harmony with the land and the protection of natural resources for future generations.

Chef Laorence Castillo, co-founder of Gulay Na, also presented findings from the organization’s food mapping project in Indigenous communities in Zambales and Aurora. He emphasized the importance of documenting and preserving local food traditions, native plants, and biodiversity amid threats such as solar farms, flooding, and potential industrial development, including AI data centers.

Participants also took part in a cooking demonstration featuring gabi, a local root crop used in preparing *putung babi*, a traditional Kapampangan open-faced sandwich snack.

Among the guests were Vice Mayor Amos Rivera, representing Mayor Carmelo "Jon" Lazatin II and Isaacris Jane David-Alipio of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office.

The closing program featured local artist Amita performing her original song “Mother We Share,” alongside Talie, an animation created by graduating animation students of Holy Angel University for the Save the Trees Coalition.

The event also highlighted entrepreneurship, with Brightwoods senior high school students presenting products at their Business Start-up and Trade Exposition. Women-led social enterprises Ambisyosa Bakeshop and Bale Sinukuan, a sister organization of Alaya Women’s Center, also showcased their initiatives, including a fast-fashion exhibit and upcycled products.

📷 Brightwoods School

14/09/2026

LOOK | Members of Akbayan Partylist staged a protest outside the Senate on Monday, September 14, calling for the conviction of Vice President Sara Duterte.

The protest coincided with the start of the impeachment court’s proceedings on Article 2 of the Articles of Impeachment, which concerns allegations of unexplained wealth involving the Vice President.

PTV | via Bernard Ferrer

14/09/2026

‘𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐀 𝐓𝐀𝐌𝐔 𝐋𝐀𝐊𝐖𝐀𝐍, 𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐀 𝐓𝐀𝐌𝐔 𝐊𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐖𝐀𝐍’

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon underscored President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s continued support for Kapampangans, particularly those affected by severe flooding.

Dizon said the national government remains committed to delivering the necessary programs and assistance to help affected communities and address their needs.

📹PIA Gitnang Luzon

14/09/2026

𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃
RAVIER 'Ramil' Dubiao, has been found.
Family and friends extend gratitude to those who helped find Ramil.

14/09/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐆 𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐎 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘

Mayor Carmelo "Jon" Lazatin II joined the Handog ng Pangulo 2026: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat held in the city, bringing various government services and opportunities closer to Angeleños.

Through the Serbisyo Caravan, residents were provided access to health and veterinary services, agricultural assistance, legal aid, social welfare programs, public safety services, and other forms of government support.

The Trabaho Agad Job Fair was also held at Robinsons Balibago, providing jobseekers with opportunities to connect with employers and explore available jobs. Livelihood assistance and other programs aimed at supporting local income opportunities were likewise offered.

Lazatin emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between the national and local governments in ensuring that programs and services reach the communities, particularly in health care, social protection, employment, livelihood, and other essential needs.

The Angeles City Government continues to support initiatives that promote accessible, responsive, and people-centered public service for every Angeleño.

📷Angeles City Information Office

14/09/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐆 𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐎 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐀𝐂

The Provincial Government of Tarlac, led by Governor Christian Yap, joined the nationwide “Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyo para sa Lahat” birthday caravan on September 14 at Bulwagang KanLahi, Diwa ng Tarlac, Maria Cristina Park, Centro Organico, and the Capitol Center.

The activity formed part of the nationwide culminating caravan held in celebration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s 69th birthday on September 13.

In his welcome remarks, Yap thanked President Marcos for choosing Tarlac as the Central Luzon venue of the caravan and for extending various forms of assistance to Tarlaqueños.

The multi-agency event brought together the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Health (DOH), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), PhilHealth, Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Public Employment Service Office (PESO), Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Social Security System (SSS), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Pag-IBIG Fund, and other agencies.

Yap, together with Local Government Support Fund Undersecretary Facundo Palafox IV, Department of Defense Undersecretary Pablo Lorenzo, Office of the Executive Secretary Technical Assistant Malcolm Dowell Domingo, and Vice Governor Estelita Aquino, led the ceremonial distribution of barangay projects, 10-kilo rice, presidential scholarships, and TESDA assistance.

The caravan also included a PSWDO uplift payout benefiting 1,225 Tarlaqueños, distribution of 20 Negosyo Karts through the Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office (PCEDO), agricultural inputs, crops and farm machinery from the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA), free spaying services from the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), land titles from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), and native tree seedlings from the Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office (PGT-ENRO).

A medical mission was likewise conducted by the Tarlac Provincial Hospital, Provincial Health Office, City of Tarlac District Hospital, Gerona District Hospital, Luisita Medical District Hospital, and other participating health facilities.

Provincial board members, mayors, municipal councilors, barangay officials, and representatives of national, regional, and local government agencies also attended the caravan.

📷Provincial Information Office-Tarlac

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