Category: General

Agri chief hopeful for continuous drop in rice prices

Manila: Agriculture chief Francsico Tiu Laurel Jr. remained hopeful on Thursday about the continuous drop in retail prices of rice with the reduced tariff on imported rice.

This came after the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) said retail prices of ri…

PBBM bares admin’s 2025 senatorial slate

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday announced the administration’s 12 prospective senatorial candidates for the 2025 midterm elections.

The 2025 senatorial slate was divulged during the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas Convention 20…

PBMM urged to declare September as alcohol harms awareness month

Manila: A group of health advocates has called on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to designate September as Alcohol Harms Awareness Month.

In a media forum on Thursday, the Sin Tax Coalition said the government could mitigate the health, societal, …

DPWH launches online excavation permits in 3 regions

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started an online application and issuance of excavation permits in three regions, as part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s push to digitize government services.

DPWH Secretary Manu…

P4.13-T projects logged under green lane initiative

Manila: The Board of Investments (BOI), through its One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (OSAC-SI), has granted green lane certificates to 126 projects worth PHP4.13 trillion to expedite the processing of their permits and licenses in nati…

BOC to expedite rice shipments, prevent supply delays

Manila: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is committed to ensuring the prompt release of rice shipments at the Manila International Container Port (MICP), addressing concerns over potential delays in the supply chain.

In a statement, Customs Commissioner B…