Marcos optimistic early palay harvest to reduce rice prices
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday expressed optimism that the early harvest of palay (unhusked rice) would help bring down the prices of rice. Marcos also reiterated his decision to order the temporary imposition of the mandated price ceil...
DOTr: NAIA privatization to boost PH economy
The privatized operations and modernization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) are expected to improve the country's economy through better investment opportunities, the country's transport chief said Friday.During the NAIA Public-Privat...
Peso, stocks up after Fed, BSP maintain rates
The local bourse continued to bounce back, while the peso also appreciated on Friday following the Fed's decision to maintain rates.The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 48.08 points to close at 6,142.79.All Shares likewise rose by 22.88 p...
Marcos certifies agri economic sabotage bill as urgent
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent a bill redefining and imposing stiffer penalties against crimes of agricultural economic sabotage, Malacañang announced Thursday.
In a statement, Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil confirm...
Ticket sold in Rizal wins P77-M Ultra Lotto jackpot
A lone bettor from Rizal became an instant millionaire after hitting the PHP77-million jackpot of the Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw on Tuesday night. In an advisory on Wednesday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the lucky bettor guessed t...
90% of retailers in NCR compliant with rice price cap: DA...
An official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said at least 90 percent of retailers in Metro Manila are compliant with the rice price ceiling set by the government. 'We are part of the team that monitors prices in our markets and here...
BFAR promotes productive fisheries for economic growth
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Monday said it aims to further boost the country's fisheries sector to contribute to economic growth. 'Together with allied government agencies, fisherfolk and fish farmers, and other key stakeho...
NFA Council sets new ‘palay’ buying price
The National Food Authority (NFA) Council chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. set on Monday a new palay (unhusked rice) buying price to improve farmers' income. 'Nagtawag ako ng meeting ng NFA Council para tingnan ang paano ang pwedeng gawin ...
PEZA confident to surpass 2023 target
Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Tereso Panga is confident that the investment promotion agency (IPA) will exceed its 10 percent investment approval growth target this 2023. In a statement Friday, Panga said PEZA already achi...
63 small rice retailers in E. Visayas get subsidy
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed PHP15,000 cash assistance to 63 small rice retailers in Eastern Visayas badly affected by the price cap set by the government. DSWD regional information officer Jonalyndie Chua sa...
DA project helps Davao Oro milk producers meet regional demand
The Nabunturan Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative (NAFAMCO) in Davao de Oro province said it managed to hike milk production, thanks to the support of the Department of Agriculture - Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP). Over a year after the ...
Farmers from 3 Bicol provinces get P1.7-M livelihood aid from DOLE
Hundreds of farmers who are members of agrarian reform beneficiary organizations (ARBOs) from three provinces in the Bicol region are recipients of PHP1.7 million worth of livelihood assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). In an...