The Department of Agriculture (DA) has stood firm on its decision not to import sugar for the current milling season in a bid to stabilize sugar prices that have been weighed down by market uncertainty. In a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 15, the DA reiterated the government policy earlier issued by...
The Marcos administration suffered a decline in approval ratings on most key national issues from June to September 2025, with corruption and inflation emerging as the public’s top concerns, the latest Ulat ng Bayan survey by Pulse Asia Research showed. According to the survey in September 2025,...
A former employee of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA)-Region 10 known for speaking out against corruption in the agency on social media was shot dead in Cagayan de Oro City on Friday, Oct. 10. Police identified the victim as Niruh Kyle Antatico, 40, married, and a Juris Doctor graduate....
Each day, Filipinos scroll, swipe and click through endless streams of information. But in the same speed that facts spread, so do lies. Lies and disinformation remain among the biggest threats to public trust and national unity. That is why the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.,...
The Senate will push for zero unprogrammed funds in the proposed 2026 national budget, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said on Monday, October 6. Sotto said this is part of the government’s bid for a transparent budget in light of the controversy in flood control projects. The...
STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump 's bid to win the Nobel Peace Prize has drawn added attention to the annual guessing game over who its next laureate will be. Longtime Nobel watchers say Trump 's prospects remain remote despite a flurry of high-profile nominations...
The Philippines’ plan to build a national agricultural food hub in Clark, Pampanga, is expected to attract American companies interested in investing in food security, infrastructure, and technology, according to the International Trade Administration (ITA). In a market intelligence report, the...
Senator Raffy Tulfo criticized the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its supposed negligence and inaction on the continued sale of unregistered products that pose health risks. During the budget hearing of the Department of Health (DOH) and its attached agencies on Thursday, Oct. 2, Senator...
The Philippines is implementing a temporary ban on molasses importation to protect the local industry from a surge in imports and the sharp decline in millsite prices, according to the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA). Under Molasses Order (MO) No. 1, the SRA said it is suspending imports of...
Five bills that are being pushed by Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has been included in the Common Legislative Agenda (CLA) of the Marcos administration during the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting. As such, Ejercito expressed his full...
The country’s sugar production is projected to fall by eight percent in the current crop year, as the government adopts a more conservative estimate due to threats from pests and weather conditions that could damage sugarcane. The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) expects raw sugar output in...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is pushing for bigger budget for the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to support ongoing efforts to bring electricity to households nationwide. During a plenary session with the Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday, Oct. 1, Energy Secretary Sharon...
