The Department of Agriculture (DA) is now pushing to further expand the minimum access volume (MAV) allocation on pork to 404,210 metric tons (MT) from the current 54,000 MT, a proposal that has already been sent to President Rodrigo Duterte for approval. On Tuesday (Feb. 16), Agriculture Secretary...
The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has declared the Philippines free from avian influenza or bird flu less than a year since the fatal animal disease crept back into the poultry farms of the country. As of January 8, the country is now free of the last remaining A (H5N6) strain of the...
Despite strict quarantine measures and the negative impact of the pandemic on finances, animal shelters are still doing their best to keep animals safe and sound. So if you have enough time and resources to take in a pet, why not consider a rescued animal? Cebu-based animal shelter Island...
The Philippine government has lifted the ban on Brazilian poultry meat more than four months since making such a decision. In a memorandum, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said that based on the relevant information provided by Brazil, it has provided evidence that the safety protocols...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) accounted for seven of the top 10 causes of death before the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Dec. 9, with heart disease killing more people than ever before. The WHO's new Global Health Estimates, adding 2019...
Despite the latest warning of the Brazilian government to file legal cases against the Philippine government before the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Department of Agriculture (DA) is determined to keep the disputed import ban on poultry meat coming from the South American country. Department...
Brazil, one of the Philippines major sources of poultry meat and poultry products, has advised the government authorities of its intention to bring to the World Trade Organization its “specific trade concerns” if it cannot immediately and completely revoke the ban on the importation of Brazil...
Photo from Smart Communications After its debut last year, gold medals in esports are once again up for grabs in the 2021 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam following its inclusion by the SEAG Federation Executive Council. The esports national team pocketed three of the six gold medals at stake...
The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) has urged the Korean government for the granting of 100 percent visa-free entry of Filipino tourists as the tourism sector prepares for the eventual resumption of travel amid the still evolving pandemic. President Ritchie Tuaño issued this appeal...
Jeff Horn about to land a jab at Manny Pacquiao during their WBO welterweight clash. (AFP Photo / Patrick HAMILTON, File) Jeff Horn described Manny Pacquiao as nothing but ordinary when he reflected on his upset win over the Filipino icon three years ago during a recent interview. “Meeting him in...
He was the voice of many generations Edgardo "Eddie" U. Ilarde was born in August 25, 1934, and is the spouse of Sylvia Arrastia Even in his last days, former Senator and TV host Eddie Ilarde , couldn’t help but give advice. The iconic radioman asked radio stations to play more music...
(Clockwise from top left) BTS, Big Bang, EXO, Shinhwa, Super Junior and IU (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) Last July 22, Bulletin Entertainment revealed the results of the social media analysis on Korean singers and actors in a comprehensive research on Hallyu, or Korean Wave, done by the Korea...
