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DOTr official: 1 in 4 seafarers worldwide is Filipino
November 19, 2024 3:05 am
The Philippines, recognized as a cornerstone of the global maritime industry, contributes one in every four seafarers worldwide, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary for Maritime Sector Elmer Francisco U. Sarmiento said on Monday, Nov. 18, during the Hong Kong Maritime Week.
PH Hass Avocados now exported to Japan; 1st shipment sent from Mindanao—DA
November 17, 2024 7:24 am
The Philippines has successfully entered Japan’s high-value market for Hass avocados, marking a major milestone in the country’s agricultural export growth, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Sunday, Nov. 17.
₱241.89M agricultural damage recorded, 10,523 farmers devastated by Typhoon ‘Nika’
November 16, 2024 8:55 am
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has recorded around ₱241.89 million in damage on the agricultural sector as a result of typhoon "Nika" onslaught.
Import ban from Denmark lifted after avian flu resolution, says agri department
November 15, 2024 9:19 am
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the ban on importing poultry and bird products from Denmark, nearly two years after it was imposed due to an avian flu outbreak.
PCG boosts support for ports, coastal communities hit by ‘Nika’, ‘Ofel’
November 14, 2024 10:04 am
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it is intensifying its preparations and support operations for ports and coastal communities affected by Typhoons Nika and Ofel.