More government spending seen in the third quarter will help pick up the six percent to seven target economic growth by year-end, Department of Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said. During a forum with Reuters, Diokno pointed out several indicators that will help boost economic growth by...
DAVAO CITY – The Office of the Presidential Assistant for Mindanao-Eastern (OPAMINE) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) agreed to provide collaborative assistance for enhancing rice and various crops in Mindanao. MAGNO (left) in a meeting with Laurel (second from right). Presidential...
The Sandiganbayan has dismissed the criminal charges filed against businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles, her employee, and four former officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the alleged misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) in 2004 due to "vexatious, capricious, and...
The Department of Science and Technology–MIMAROPA (DOST-MIMAROPA) provided fiberglass boats to fisherfolk in Palawan affected by typhoon Odette. Photo courtesy of DOST MIMAROPA As part of the agency’s science and technology interventions project, DOST-MIMAROPA said it aims to help...
As global oil prices crashed to $78 per barrel level, Filipino consumers can look forward to hefty rollback in fuel prices next week, especially for diesel and kerosene products, according to the oil companies. Based on the estimates of the industry players, the price of diesel products will have a...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Friday, Nov. 10, recognized Manila Bulletin reporter Glendel Nazario for his exceptional writing and storytelling on the agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources (AANR) sector. Screengrab from DOST-PCAARRD Wth the theme, "Galing PCAARRD:...
Scholars from 16 campuses showcased their talents in singing, dancing, and songwriting, producing original music videos at the "Indak Agham, Himig Kaunlaran" music video competition organized by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Science High School System (DOST-PSHSS). Photo...
The Philippine government protested for the 58th time this year China's actions in the West Philippine Sea, including the latter's recent and second water cannon attack on a Philippine supply boat. The National Task Force-West Philippine Sea said Friday, Nov. 10, that the Philippine Embassy in...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) showcased around 60 technologies to support disaster preparedness, response, rehabilitation, and recovery at the Visayas leg of the “Handa Pilipinas 2023: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Exposition.” Photo courtesy of DOST...
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, the government’s chief economic manager, expects the Philippine economy to grow by close to six percent this year. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Thursday a better-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 5.9 percent in the third...
Presidential adviser on creative communications Paul Soriano is no longer connected with the Department of Tourism (DOT), so said Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara. Angara, Senate Committee on Finance, disclosed this during the Senate’s deliberations on the proposed P5.768-trillion...
The Philippines will soon introduce a high quality rice poised to enter the international market. (MB FILE PHOTO) It will be called "Lakambini" rice, the Philippine Rice Institute (PhilRice) said. PhilRice Development Communication Division Head Hazel Antonio bared that they will be coming up with...
