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The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) inaugurated the world’s first laboratory dedicated exclusively to sex-sorting buffalo semen—a major milestone aimed at boosting domestic dairy production and reducing reliance on imports. Located in the Science City of Muñoz in Nueva Ecija, the ₱237.9-million facility uses flow cytometry to separate sperm cells […]
Ahead of the Maharlika Pilipinas Pickleball Tour (MPPT) Invitational 2026, the Gensan Punchers took their oath before the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) during an Orientation and Oath-Taking Ceremony held at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera and ProSports Division Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Dr. Oliver Evangelista warmly welcomed the team […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the government will fast-track investments, strengthen skills training, and help businesses expand and hire more Filipinos as July labor figures indicated mixed results. The July 2026 Labor Force Survey (LFS) showed that 49.2 million Filipinos were employed, approximately 3.2 million more than a year earlier. Private establishments added 582,000 wage […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara visited Banga National High School in South Cotabato on Saturday following a fatal shooting to lead response efforts and extend support to affected victims’ families and personnel. Secretary Angara conferred with school personnel, parents, local officials, and police to coordinate emergency response, deploy critical psychosocial services, and address safety vulnerabilities. He […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara underscored the critical role of local governments in improving learning outcomes, saying the Philippines’ gains in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025 were supported by the active participation of local communities, from provincial and city governments down to barangays. “LGUs played a crucial role, from the provincial, city, and […]
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said it is seriously taking note of the statements made by Senator JV Ejercito regarding alleged illicit activities within the Bureau, particularly the incident involving the Highway Patrol Group (HPG), and commits to resolve the ongoing investigation at the soonest possible time. It must be recalled that after the formal […]
From a former landfill and once-degraded property, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) transformed the site into a dedicated facility in Carmona, Cavite that brings together programs for disaster preparedness and response, environmental sustainability, agriculture, capacity building, and other public services for Metro Manila and nearby communities. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, together with MMDA Chairman […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has indefinitely suspended exports of fresh purple yam, or ube, to shore up scarce planting material as the Philippines seeks to expand domestic production and turn the crop into a bigger export earner. The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) imposed the suspension in mid-August, covering fresh ube and propagative planting […]
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. spearheaded the delivery of integrated health and nutrition services during a visit to Sta. Barbara Central School on Thursday. The presidential visit highlighted the national government’s comprehensive strategy by integrating primary healthcare access, targeted nutrition, and heritage preservation in a single venue. President Marcos inspected primary healthcare activities under the […]
Continuing its efforts to modernize its facilities and promote innovation in public service, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) inaugurated the Metro Manila ‘Love Bus’, an interactive gallery, and the MMDA Annex Building in its headquarters in Pasig City. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the inauguration rites with MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes, officials from […]