Benhur Abalos (left), Manny Pacquiao (Facebook) Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates Benhur Abalos and Manny Pacquiao have reiterated their intention to fight for the welfare of Filipino farmers in case they win in...
Liberalized rice trade in the Philippines not only pulled prices down but also benefited farmers as well as the poor, according to the World Bank. The World Bank deems short-term subsidies—like the so-called "NFA rice" of the past—as ineffective in lifting the food-poor from their plight, as...
(From left: Joshua Hernandez, Mark Mulingbayan, Susan Santos de Cardenas, Carmela Bocanegra, Veronica Beguas, Dave Romano, Rommeleen Estolano, and Kirk Llamas) ABOUT THE COMPETITION The Good Travel Stories Competition 2025, organized by the Society for Sustainable Tourism (SST) in partnership with...
President Marcos has directed the National Food Authority (NFA) to increase its rice buffer stock to support local farmers and ensure a sufficient rice supply in the country. File photos (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) In her press briefing on Monday, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
Senatorial candidate Kiko Panglinan brought his anti-hunger and food security platform to Lanao del Norte as he barnstormed the province to introduce his Sagip Saka Act and his proposed “Libreng Almusal (Free Breakfast)” program. Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan poses for a photo...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board chaired by President Marcos has approved the rollout of the Reducing Food Insecurity and Undernutrition with Electronic Vouchers (REFUEL) project which is an upgrade of the current food stamp program of the government. The approval...
What do Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, and Carly Rae Jepsen have in common? Aside from doing concerts in the Philippines, they are among the many international celebrities who have visited Intramuros. For the longest time, Intramuros has been the go-to destination for both local and international...
By Mark Garcia At number one, Bangkok in Thailand is one of the top 10 most visited cities in the world, with over 32 million arrivals based on data from Euromonitor International, beating other popular cities such as London and Paris. Let us walk you through 10 recommended places in Bangkok that...
The National Food Administration (NFA) said it has built up a buffer stock of 7.17 million 50-kilo bags of milled rice across its network of storage facilities, the agency’s highest inventory level since 2020. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed that this is around 1.61...
(Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Senatorial candidate ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo is batting for the restoration of the National Food Authority’s (NFA) mandate to buy palay (unhusked rice) from local farmers and sell the...
Mary, Mother of Asia - Tower of Peace Holy Week marks a crucial time for Filipinos to reconnect with their spirituality. During this time, one practice is the Bisita Iglesia, wherein folks visit seven different places of worship to pray. Others take a pilgrimage to far-off places throughout the...
Hello everyone, it’s the Easter Bunny here! I’m quite egg-cited for this year’s Easter adventure, and I’m hoping the kids are too! Every year, at the crack of dawn, I hop at full speed to leave all sorts of eggs worldwide. Golden eggs, chocolate eggs, century eggs, you name it! If...
