The Iloilo Grain Complex Corp. (IGCC) asserted that the delay in the proposed 138-kV Panay-Guimaras Interconnection Project falls squarely on the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP). In a statement, IGCC said blaming the Supreme Court restraining order for the delay in its transmission...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—As many leaders expressed concern on global food security amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukraine has assured the world of a steady supply of wheat and grains to the market. In an exclusive interview with Manila Bulletin, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said...
UNITED NATIONS -- Under the Black Sea Initiative, 12 vessels have been authorized to depart the Ukrainian ports, a United Nations official coordinating the grain export deal said on Wednesday. A vessel in the second caravan of ships transporting grain from Ukraine passes through the Bosphorus...
KIEW, Ukraine -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has lashed out at Amnesty International after it accused his forces of violating international law and endangering civilians in their defence against Russia's invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers a statement during a joint...
KYIV, Ukraine -- Russian missiles hit Ukraine's port of Odessa Saturday, in what Kyiv called a "spit in the face" of a day-old deal between the warring sides to resume cereal exports blocked by the conflict. The Ukrainian military said its air defences had shot down two cruise missiles but two more...
KIEV, Ukraine -- The agreement on grain exports separately signed by Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, Türkiye, fully meets Ukraine’s interests, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday. "The text of the document signed today is published, and everyone can read its points. They fully...
ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Ukraine and Russia on Friday signed a landmark deal aimed at relieving a global food crisis caused by blocked Black Sea grain deliveries, ending months of negotiations and sending wheat prices tumbling to levels last seen before Moscow's invasion. United Nations (UN)...
By Joan Oñate Narciso Kabog millet. (Rosaflor Estenzo) The Philippines is rich in biodiversity. Many plant species are endemic to the country and are consumed as staple foods. An example of an ancient crop from the Philippines is the kabog millet, found in Catmon, Cebu. Kabog millet is a native...
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Russia and Ukraine were due Wednesday to hold their first talks with UN and Turkish officials aimed at breaking a months-long impasse over grain exports that has seen food prices soar and millions face hunger. The four-way meeting in Istanbul comes with Russia's invasion of...
ENDEAVOR Sonny Coloma On Monday, May 9, Filipino voters will elect a new president, vice president, 12 senators, a representative for their congressional district, a provincial governor, vice-governor, provincial board members, city or municipal mayor, vice-mayors and members of the city or...
Former three-term Senator Loren Legarda has called on the country’s economic managers to ensure food security by helping Filipino farmers and fisherfolk. Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda This, as the current House deputy speaker from Antique cited possible repercussions of a looming shortage of...
The decision of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to go against the grain and impose power rate cuts amid steadily rising pump fuel prices wasn't lost to former AGHAM Party-list Rep. Angelo Palmones. Meralco logo In a statement, Palmones hailed the power distribution giant for announcing a...
