Diokno: Data on harvest, supply to guide PBBM decision in meet A sufficient supply of rice and a good harvest may lead the President to lift the price ceiling on regular and well-milled rice soon, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said over the weekend. “We will meet next week to assess …
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Importation in recent years has led to huge opportunity losses for the local poultry industry, as the Department of Agriculture (DA) aims to reverse these losses and give the country better food security, an official said over the weekend. At the recent Poultry Forum 2023, Agriculture Undersecretary Deogracias Victor B. …
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Tropical Cyclone “Jenny” (international name: Koinu) has intensified and was expected to reach typhoon strength last night as Signal No. 1 was hoisted over Batanes on Sunday afternoon, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 p.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Jenny …
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A Manila-based think tank called for an investigation into the “moro-moro” supposedly instigated by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) when it claimed that it “successfully removed” the floating barrier installed by their Chinese counterparts at the entrance of Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal). In a media briefing on Saturday in …
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TROPICAL storm “Jenny” (international name Koinu) maintained its strength as it accelerated west-southwestward over the Philippine sea, the weather agency said Saturday. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the center of tropical storm Jenny was seen at 1,025 kilometers east of …
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HANGZHOU, China—Ernest John Obiena claimed the Philippines’ first gold medal in the 19th Asian Games on Saturday, clearing 5.90 meters to set a new event record in the pole vault and bringing life back to the Filipinos’ faltering campaign so far. GOLDEN LEAP. Ernest John Obiena wins the Philippines’ first …
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THE Philippines is not looking for trouble in the West Philippine Sea but it will continue to defend its maritime territory, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday, following the removal of a China-installed floating barrier near the Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough) Shoal in a disputed part of the South …
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THE Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has rejected the Motions for Reconsideration (MR) of networks ABS-CBN and GMA regarding the suspension of the noontime variety show “It's Showtime.” In a resolution dated and released on Thursday, the MTRCB – led by its Chairperson Lala Sotto – stood …
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The government officially kicked off its Food Stamp Program (FSP) on Friday as part of its “No Hunger” campaign, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. distributing electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to beneficiaries in Siargao Island. “We are pushing the Food Stamps Program to ensure that the beneficiaries are not only …
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Small committee to tackle realignment of confidential funds The House of Representatives approved the proposed P5.768 trillion national budget Wednesday night by a vote of 296-3-0, but left controversial confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) intact, with a promise to later reallocate these from non-security departments to agencies on the forefront …
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