Tobacco farmers are expected to earn a substantial income this season as the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) reported an increase in buying prices. NTA Administrator Belinda S. Sanchez explained that the price adjustment reflects market demand and the crop quality. “[And] the more income...
Government agencies are now preparing for the scheduled tansport strike by two major transport groups in protest of President Marcos’s decision not to extend the April 30 deadline for consolidation of all public utility vehicle operators to give way to the modernization program. On the part of...
Following President Marcos’ order banning unauthorized government workers from using sirens and blinkers, the Philippine National Police (PNP) vowed on Thursday, April 11, to intensify the crackdown against all motorists using the devices. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said that while they...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) recently announced price adjustment for palay to boost farmer competitiveness. Agriculture Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Arnel de Mesa said on Thursday, April 11, that the new buying price will range from P23 to...
Senator Lito Lapid has reiterated that using renewable energy (RE) sources can help address the brownouts being experienced in Negros Occidental, Panay Island, and other areas in the country. Lapid said the country must improve usage of RE sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower. Using...
National Book Store (NBS) is kicking off the summer fun by rolling out different activities and book fairs in the Metro and the North. The NBS Art Fair will be held at the Mega Atrium, SM Megamall, from April 12 to 14, 2024. It will bring together beloved and trusted arts and crafts brands...
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has sternly cautioned the country’s 121 electric cooperatives (ECs) not to be tempted on exploiting the retirement fund of their employees or in utilizing them as convenient piggy bank ready for embezzlement. NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano...
Angie Beard delivered her maiden goal but the Philippine women’s national football team fell succumbed to South Korea, 2-1, to conclude their pair of FIFA friendly matches on Monday night, April 8, at the Icheon Sports Complex. Filipinas defender Angie Beard. (PFF/PWNFT) The result...
President Marcos has committed to prioritize the relocation of families living in danger zones. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the turnover of housing units in Bataan on April 9, 2024. ( (Photo courtesy of PPA/Rene Dilan) Marcos said this during the turnover of National Housing...
President Marcos (middle) interacts with Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar (left) and National Housing Authority (NHA) General Manager Joeben Tai (right) during the turn-over of housing units to 216 families who are beneficiaries of the...
The crippling blackouts that plunged Panay island into a state of distress in the initial days of the New Year has less chance of recurrence because of the completion of the 230-kilovolt (kV) Cebu-Negros-Panay (CNP) project of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines. That has been the...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has rolled out the five-year National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) for Visayas stakeholders in this city. TOURISM Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco presents the 2023-2028 National Tourism Development Plan for Visayas stakeholders in Iloilo City....
