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Agriculture Secretary William Dar, Assistant Secretary-designate for Livestock and Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) Director Reildrin Morales, and Robina Farm Operations Director Dante Palabrica jointly announced the African swine fever (ASF) vaccine trial results during a press conference recently. “In the trial, no clinical signs associated with ASF disease were observed and minimal non-ASF related […]
A newly-widened section of Metro Iloilo Radial Road or R-4 Bypass Road undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now improves the transport of goods and services between neighboring towns in central Iloilo. DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado said that the widened road connects the towns of Santa Barbara, New Lucena, and Zarraga, and serves […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) issued the new Suggested Retail Prices (SRP) for basic necessities and prime commodities. The price guide of 218 SKUs under DTI’s jurisdiction was published in the Philippine Star on 11 May 2022. 136 Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) or 62% retained their 27 January 2022 SRP Bulletin prices, while […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) issued an advisory reminding accommodation establishments (AEs) to practice and observe proper procedures in displaying the Philippine flag within their premises. “Displaying our country’s flag is a sign of pride and patriotism as it reflects our loyalty and commitment to the Philippines,” Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat stressed. “It should be […]
Education Secretary Leonor Briones praised Filipino learners who excellently represented the Philippines in international science, mathematics, and research competitions in the past years. Briones cited the recent triumph of Oriental Mindoro National High School’s Grade 10 STEM learners Symone Monika Yambao and Juliene Gabrielle Catibog in the 12th Regional Congress Search for SEAMEO Young Scientists’ […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar commended the success of around 400 Pangasinense farmers who participated in the Philippine Rice Research Institute’s (PhilRice) RiceBIS Community Modern Farms Project in Mangatarem, Pangasinan. The RiceBIS Community Modern Farms Project is the brainchild of agriculture steward Dr. Inocencio Bolo, most notable for his role as Director for Field Operations during […]
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna urged the candidates in the 2022 national and local elections to clean up and dispose of campaign materials in accordance with Republic Act (RA) 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. “Win or lose, these candidates must consider the long-term consequences […]
While the country’s agriculture sector posted a flat growth during the first quarter of the year (Q1 2022), the volume of production of palay and corn has slightly increased. Based on standing crop as of February 1, 2022, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that palay production for Q1 2022 may increase to 4.64 million […]
Locals and tourists will soon experience faster and more comfortable travel from Iloilo City to Iloilo International Airport and southern towns with the construction of Ungka 2 Flyover and Iloilo River North Bank Road (Iloilo Sunset Boulevard) by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In his report to Secretary Roger Mercado, DPWH Region […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has urged health facilities to lower the cost of RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests to encourage more people to travel and hasten the recovery of the tourism industry from the pandemic. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat noted that testing for COVID-19 remains expensive and out of reach of budget-conscious […]