Brunei News Gazette

Day: October 10, 2024

Ilocos Norte eyes 50-hectare cacao expansion

The province of Ilocos Norte is expanding its cacao plantations in the towns of Adams, Pagudpud, and Vintar this year to boost economic livelihood and diversify income of farmers.

As one of the promising high-value crops and the province having an ex…

Boost food reserves for emergencies: PBBM tells Asean+3

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Plus Three (APT) to boost staple food reserves, in preparation for crises that threaten food security.

This, as Marcos cited the 2024 World Ris…

Antique incumbent vice guv clarifies he is running for governor

Incumbent Vice Governor Edgar Denosta clarified he is pushing through with his plan to run for governor of Antique province in the 2025 midterm elections.

Denosta, in an interview on Thursday, said there was just a typographical error with his Certif…

Antique honors 15 outstanding senior citizens

Fifteen senior citizens in the province of Antique were recognized for helping preserve the province’s rich history, culture, and arts and for their active contribution to their organization and community, during the 2024 Provincial Senior Citizen’s C…

Child rights group backs bill seeking Vape Law amendment

A group advocating children’s rights on Thursday said it supports moves to amend Republic Act No. 11900 or the Vape Law to protect kids’ health and safety.

In a news release, Child Rights Network (CRN) Philippines said it welcomes the bill filed by M…