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In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to attain food security for the country, the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) has launched the Agri-Negosyo (ANYO) Loan Program for Onion Farmers to provide local producers easy access to credit loans for facilities, machineries, and other equipment. The DA-ACPC’s loan program will pave […]
Two Negros Occidental cities brought honor to the country during the Green Destinations Awards at the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) 2023 Convention in Messe Berlin, Germany after being recognized for their inspirational sustainable tourism practices and efforts. Sagay City bagged the People’s Choice Award and ranked 2nd under Nature and Scenery Category with its entry, “Mangrove Forest Protection through […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of three evacuation centers in the Municipality of Dingalan in Aurora. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan and Undersecretary for Operations in Central Luzon Roberto Bernardo, DPWH Regional Office 3 Director Roseller Tolentino identified the Barangays of Butas na Bato, Matawe, […]
Dried pili nuts from the Philippines can now enter the 27 member states of the European Union (EU) following the issuance of the European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/267. The document authorizes the inclusion of dried pili nuts in the Union list of novel foods that may be placed on the EU market after it […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Nestlé Philippines, Inc. will implement the Mindanao Robusta Coffee Project aimed at enhancing the sustainability of Robusta coffee farming in Mindanao by improving the farmers’ access to farm inputs, training, and market opportunities. DA Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban and Nestlé Philippines, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kais Marzouki […]
The Philippines was awarded as the Best Dive Destination during the Diving, Resort, and Travel (DRT) show in Malaysia recently. The country bested four other countries (Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, and Maldives) at the largest diving expo in Asia which provides industry stakeholders greater support and encourages more people to become passionate divers to champion marine […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the first day of the week-long transport strike opposing the government’s public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program had a minimal effect on the commuters. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes attributed this to the government’s contingency measures in place to counter the effects of the transport group strike […]
Following the oil spill caused by the capsized motor tanker (MT) Princess Empress in the province of Oriental Mindoro, the Department of Health (DOH), led by Officer-in-Charge Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, conducted an onsite inspection and evaluation of the healthcare and evacuation centers, and provided immediate medical assistance and commodities to the affected communities. Vergeiri, along […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is ready for the week-long transport strike. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said contingency measures were already in place to ensure that the commuting public will not be inconvenienced and transportation operations will not be paralyzed during the seven-day transport strike set by transport group Manibela. Artes announced […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco leads the biggest Philippine delegation to date at the prestigious Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) which is held annually in March at the Messe Berlin, Germany. A combined group of 27 co-exhibitors from the public and private sector consisting of 43 delegates will be attending the March 7 to […]