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Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. raised concern over persistently high rice prices, particularly the sale of imported rice at P60 per kilo, calling it indicative of profiteering. Tiu Laurel’s comments followed a recent consultative meeting with rice importers and millers, where DA officials scrutinized the industry’s pricing practices. “The exorbitant price of imported rice […]
The free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and South Korea entered into force on December 31, 2024, marking a historic milestone in the trade and economic relationship between the two countries. This agreement is expected to create new opportunities for businesses and consumers, while fostering strong and resilient supply chains. Signed on September 17, […]
Residents along the left bank of the Catanauan River can now look forward to safer and more resilient living conditions, as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a flood control structure in one of the flood-prone communities of Catanauan, Quezon Province. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region […]
As part of continuing efforts to improve learning outcomes, the Department of Education (DepEd) has organized training for English, Science, and Mathematics (ESM) teachers and learning sessions for learners and their parents to support school activities. The training sessions, in partnership with Khan Academy and Frontlearners, are expected to enable teachers to conduct learning sessions […]
Amid calls for an extension by numerous movie enthusiasts and the general public, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will extend the theatrical run of the official entries until January 14 in select cinemas only. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman and concurrent MMFF overall Chairman Atty. Don Artes expressed his deepest gratitude for the […]
The completion of a critical road rehabilitation project on steep slopes by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will benefit motorists and residents in Tublay, Benguet. Spanning 110 lineal meters, the project involves items for slope protection such as erosion control mat, permanent ground control, and active wire mesh system to restore road […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. has ordered the expansion of the Protein-Enriched Copra Meal (PECM) commercialization project to Western Visayas (Region VI), aimed at boosting local livestock production by providing a sustainable, cost-effective alternative protein source for animal feeds. Launched in 2022 as a response to supply disruptions caused by COVID-19 and the ongoing […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully hosted the Tatak Pinoy (TP) Summit, advancing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision for the Philippines’ industrial transformation. The event also celebrated the milestones of Republic Act No. 11981, otherwise known as the “Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Act.” Under the theme “Tatak Pinoy Strategy: Catalyzing Industrial Transformation,” […]
In a unified push for science and innovation, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) affirmed their commitment to collaborate during the appointment ceremony of the new campus directors of the Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS). Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) is exploring collaborative measures with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Finance (DOF) to efficiently execute key basic education programs, following the signing of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for 2025 recently. While the education sector secured the largest allocation in the 2025 GAA at […]