A look at the ₱20-per-kilo rice in Cebu City (DA photo) Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel spearheaded the launch of the agency’s ₱20-per-kilo rice program in Cebu City on Thursday, May 1, describing it as the fulfillment of President Marcos’...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said he is open to shifting the importation of key agricultural goods to the United States (US) from other countries, as part of the government’s strategy to reduce the reciprocal tariffs imposed on Philippine goods. A delegation of...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expressed full support and lauded the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) initiative that provides assistance to workers impacted by labor rights violations. In observance of Labor Day today, May 1, the DOLE launched the Labor, Intervention, Financial,...
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has flagged the overlapping regulatory functions of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Health (DOH) as a barrier that could dissuade American exporters from entering the Philippine market. In its latest Food and Agriculture...
Vice President Sara Duterte said she will appear at the preliminary investigation over a complaint filed against her by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Vice President Sara Duterte (MANILA BULLETIN) Duterte confirmed that she will attend because she will need to take an oath. "Yes,...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel is open to kick off the pilot run of its ₱20-per-kilo program after the 2025 midterm elections, citing complications with the 10-day spending ban. Last week, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued a memorandum order to...
(L-R) New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins and Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. hold a press conference in Makati City on April 30, 2025 after they signed the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement between both countries. (Photo: Martin Sadongdong / MANILA...
Everyone is eligible to avail of the much-awaited P20 per kilo of rice in Cebu starting on May 1, Malacañang said. P45 well-milled rice is being sold at the Kadiwa store in the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) in Manila on Aug. 1, 2024. ( Arnold Quizol | MB File Photo) Palace Press Officer and...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has entered a partnership with the European Union (EU) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to launch a $6-million public finance facility over three years. In a joint statement released on Wednesday, April 30, the DBM said the program...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Wednesday, April 30, welcomed the appointment of lawyer Christina Faye M. Condez-de Sagon as Undersecretary, where she will concurrently serve as Chief of Staff to Secretary Henry R. Aguda. DICT / MB Visual Content Group In a...
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has instructed its security personnel not to touch passports during terminal entry and security verification, amid reports of alleged passport tampering. In an advisory, NAIA said its personnel are now mandated to reduce “unnecessary contact”...
President Marcos’ chief economic manager stated that the government’s current revenues are more than sufficient to cover its expenses even without imposing new taxes, as total tax collections grew by double digits to over ₱930 billion in the first quarter of the year. Tax collections climbed...
