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The number of urban farms in Quezon City under the “Joy of Urban Farming Program” saw a dramatic jump in the second half of 2023, increasing from 754 in June to 1,026 in December, according to the Quezon City government. “This is a most welcome development, especially in addressing food security in our communities,” said […]
Thirty-seven Bulakenyo Farmer Cooperatives and Associations (FCA) received P59.18 million worth of agricultural machineries from the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) during the Distribution of Farm Machineries and Ceremonial Awarding held at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in the City of Malolos recently. FCAs from the City of […]
The government should tighten the implementation of laws to safeguard against overfishing to increase the country’s fish stock, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee said Wednesday. “While President Marcos said last year that he was not imposing a fishing ban, the government should fully implement existing fishery laws and regulations that would deter illegal fishing […]
The entirety of Eastern Samar unites in cleaning the coastal areas of the province through project KLEAN which abbreviates “Kalikasan, Linisan, Estehanon Aksyon Na”. Project KLEAN is a year-long project that sets its eyes to clean and protect the coastal areas and preserve natural marine resources. This initiative also aimed to address environmental concerns while […]
The Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan 2024 successfully showcased Iloilo as a fun, foodie, and friendly province. This, as nine towns through their respective festivals, gave impressive and captivating performances highlighting the province’s rich history, culture and tradition; abundant resources; and loving and friendly Ilonggos. Kasadyahan, through the years, has been an integral part of the Iloilo […]
The Manila City government formally opened the newly renovated 10-storey Rosauro Almario Elementary School (RAES) located in Tondo, Manila. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna led the inauguration of the 227 air conditioned classrooms and 12 air conditioned offices recently. About 8,000 students, or 35 students per classroom, can be catered. Following RAES’ renovation, about 8,000 students, […]
The Provincial Government of Samar launched one of its latest programs centered on human capital development, the JobsNext 2.0 Program, recently at the Tandaya Hall, Catbalogan City. JobsNext is a skills voucher program implemented by Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), in partnership with Citi Foundation. The program aims to equip the workforce with skills for […]
The Quezon City government has partnered with leading digital solutions Globe Group to provide senior QCitizens with an avenue to learn the digital landscape ropes via the “Teach Me How To Digi” #SeniorDigizen Learning Session. During the recent event at the Skydome, SM North Edsa, Mayor Joy Belmonte said the event helped the city’s elderly […]
The Angeles City government, under the leadership of Mayor Carmelo ‘Pogi’ Lazatin Jr., will soon introduce an organic liquid fertilizer, which will be given for free to farmers and residents.This is an innovation that uses black soldier fly technology and fermentation, pioneered by the late City Engineer Donato Dizon, who was the focal person in […]
Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and all national and local delegates in the commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the First Philippine Republic held at the historic grounds of Barasoain Church. Fernando reiterated that the governing principles of the country are rooted in the great Province of Bulacan. “Dito unang […]