DA’s MSRP tames rice prices; brings relief and stability to consumers
The implementation by the Department of Agriculture (DA) of a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) on imported rice has resulted in a sharp reduction in prices without significantly disrupting the…
Allowance distribution for 50 coconut farmers scholars in Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte
A total of 50 scholars in Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte, received their allowances under the Coconut Farmer Scholarship Program on January 8, 2024 These scholars underwent intensive training in Produce…
CDO-based Palanca Awards winner dissects the intricacies of poetry as an art, truth-telling device
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)– Seasoned strategic communications professional Mikael De Lara Co proved his mettle in the Tula category (poetry in the Filipino Division) of the 71st Palanca Awards…
Bangsamoro stakeholders strategize for local Halal industry dev’t
MARAWI CITY – Key stakeholders in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) convened in Davao City on Jan.…
Agri-10 boosts urban agri thru seeds, garden tools provision
NUNUNGAN, Lanao del Norte (PIA)– To promote the production and consumption of vegetables, as well as address malnutrition, the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office (DA-RFO)-10 handed over vegetable seeds and…
MUST HAVE: You can own an exact copy of Rizal’s ‘Noli Me Tangere’
History buffs and bibliophiles will be in for a treat. You can now own a piece of Philippine literary history with the release of the facsimile copy of Dr. Jose Rizal’s legendary…
Public transport vehicles sufficient under PUV Modernization Program, 97% of PUJs in MM consolidated—LTFRB
MANILA — The Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) assured on Monday that there would be sufficient public transport vehicles at least in Metro Manila, with 97.18 percent of the…
Gov’t implementing ‘EnTSUPERneur’, ‘Tsuper Iskolar’ programs to aid transport workers
MANILA — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is providing assistance to drivers and operators who had failed to consolidate their franchises under the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). Office…
PBBM: Gov’t puts up 131 medical specialty centers nationwide as of December 2023; allots P11.12 billion for this year
MANILA — The Marcos administration has established 131 specialty centers nationwide as of December 2023 and allocated PhP11.12 billion this year for more specialty centers in different parts of the…
Gov’t encourages Pinoys to shift to digital TV for better experience, emergency warning feature
MANILA — The government is calling on the public to shift to digital television service for better TV experience, more programming, and early warning broadcast during times of emergencies and…
Constitutional Conference to mark 125th establishment of Philippine Republic
MANILA — The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), the surviving delegates of the 1971 Constitutional Convention, and the National Museum of the Philippines are mounting a conference entitled…
DA-10 SAAD-assisted farmer groups in MisOcc complete concoction-making training
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL (PIA)– A total of six farmers’ associations (FAs) in Misamis Occidental recently underwent concoction-making training supported by the Department of Agriculture-Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD)-10. The program’s Bio-Intensive…
Transport modernization program will address traffic congestion, professionalize transport workers, says transport official
MANILA — The Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) being implemented by the government will address traffic congestion, professionalize transport workers, and help boost the economy, a transport official said…
18 Filipino seafarers in Iranian custody in good condition—DMW official
MANILA — The government assured the families of 18 Filipino seafarers in Iranian custody that they are in good condition following the seizure this week of their vessel in the…
Brunei invites PBBM to attend Royal Wedding of Prince Abdul Mateen, Yang Mulia Dayang Anisha Rosnah Binti Adam
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. left Saturday evening for Brunei Darussalam after he was invited by Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, to attend the Royal Wedding of his…
DOF to implement ‘new ideas, new commitments’ under Secretary Recto, says PBBM
MANILA — New ideas and commitments will be implemented in the Department of Finance (DOF) under the leadership of newly appointed Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, according to President Ferdinand R.…
SP Zubiri urges swift action on Western Visayas’ widespread blackouts
MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)–Expressing deep concern over persistent power outages in Western Visayas, especially Iloilo, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri demands immediate action from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the…
BARMM strengthens efforts to establish more ecozones, Halal hubs
MARAWI CITY—The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) is intensifying efforts to create additional economic zones in the region, particularly focusing on Halal hubs. BEZA…
PBBM welcomes German Federal Minister Baerbock to PH
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed Her Excellency Annalena Baerbock, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, during her courtesy visit to the Malacañan Palace on Thursday. “I…
PBBM recognizes Germany’s support for Mindanao development, climate change mitigation
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed gratitude to Germany on Thursday for supporting the development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and for cooperating with…
PBBM announces PH has recovered and back in business
MANILA — The Philippines has gotten back on its feet from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the shocks from the Russia-Ukraine war and conflict in the Middle East, President…
Presidential Adviser Larry Gadon sees a “promising 2024” in his poverty alleviation campaign
MANILA — The Office of the Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation (OPAPA) stressed its commitment to support the poverty alleviation program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in line with…
Germany ready to work with PH on loss and damage fund, says FM Baerbock
MANILA — Germany’s foreign minister on Thursday expressed her willingness to tackle loss and damage fund in its cooperation with the Philippines with regard to addressing climate change during a…
PBBM admin hands over P91.47M to former rebels and surrenderees under DILG ECLIP package
MANILA — The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. extended a total of PhP91.47 million to former rebels and surrenderees as financial assistance under its Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration…