Benguet Lone District Rep. Eric Yap on Sunday, Dec. 11, urged the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to pursue a legal case against so-called agricultural smugglers who illegally import agricultural products into country that directly impacts local farmers. Benguet Rep. Eric Yap (Photo from Rep. Yap via...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) must send a strong message to traders involved in the big-time smuggling of agricultural goods. Benguet lone district Rep. Eric Go Yap (Facebook) Benguet lone district Rep. Eric Yap said the BOC can do so by filing air-tight, non-bailable cases against such smugglers,...
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) urged the the public on Monday, Nov. 14, to help sustain the livelihood projects of its persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) as the Holiday season nears. BJMP spokesperson Supt. Solda said buying the products made by the PDLs are sources of income...
Retail stores and carinderias (eateries) are now experiencing shortage in beverage and softdrinks supply while wholesalers have advised them of no deliveries in three months or longer. In a statement, the Philippine Association of Stores and Carinderia Owners (PASCO) said they have been...
Major cola and beverage drinks producers in the country confirmed shortage in supply of refined premium sugar, a key raw ingredient in their products, while the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) warned that its member food processors are slowing down production because their sugar...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said that it will continue to inform the public on the adverse effects of vape and tobacco products. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that they are saddened that the vape bill lapsed into law. "Nakakalungkot na nag-lapse into law pero kami ay...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Milk products and cash amounting to almost P20,000 were reportedly taken from two drugstores on Old Maharlika Highway in Barangay Isabang here Thursday, July 7. The Generics Pharmacy, represented by Sheyne Mansilungan, 28, health care provider, and Dau Pharmacy,...
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI)—the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country—expressed cautious optimism due to its strong start in 2022 and its good 2021 results. The firm said it “sustained the momentum as it made a 2022 fast start for both carbonated soft...
Advancements in science and technology can do wonders in terms of defying aging. You can look a decade younger than your actual age. A healthy lifestyle goes a long way in delaying the aging process too! There is, however, one thing we are powerless to control: menopause. We cannot halt the...
SARIAYA, Quezon – A tanker carrying crude oil and unleaded gasoline worth P1.5 million was hijacked Wednesday, June 15, this town. Police are now tracking down the four suspected hijackers who left Eman Molejon, 28, of Barangay Sta. Catalina, Atimonan, this province, the driver of the truck owned...
Independence Day celebrations at Resorts World Manila Freedom rings at Resorts World Manila (RWM) for the 124th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence this June 12, 2022. The Newport Mall at the Newport Garden Wing brings Galing Pinas! Fair highlighting all things Filipino for...
Local fishers were left with no choice but to look for alternative jobs apart from fishing amid the continuous fuel cost hike in the Philippines. A fisherman in Cavite (Manila Bulletin File Photo) Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) National Chairperson Fernando...
