Alleged "ghost" farm-to-market road projects are being looked into, Malacañang said. This after the Department of Agriculture (DA) stumbled upon substandard and non-existent farm-to-market road projects across two provinces in Mindanao. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced that it has expanded the Gulayan sa Paaralan Program (GPP) to 44,965 schools nationwide for School Year 2025–2026—a 50.6 percent increase from the 2022–2023 school year. This initiative aligns with President Marcos’ directive to integrate...
Alohi Robins-Hardy is expecting the Farm Fresh Foxies to select her as the third overall pick in the Premier Volleyball League draft day this weekend. But things might not go her way if Capital1 and Galeries Tower make her the No. 1 or 2 pick among the rookies. If that happens? Robins-Hardy said...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has officially approved the country’s largest economic zone (ecozone) to date, which will rise within Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. In a statement, PEZA said its board of directors gave the greenlight to the Palawan...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) have committed to strengthening the country’s tourism industry by ensuring a stable and affordable supply of local agricultural products that reflect the nation’s cultural heritage and meet growing visitor demand. DOT...
(Unsplash) House leaders on Friday, April 25, called for an investigation into a Makati City-based firm that allegedly entered into a contract with the Chinese government to promote its narrative and interest in the West Philippine...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Thursday, April 24, revealed documents alleging that the People’s Republic of China has been financing troll farms operating in the Philippines through its embassy in Manila. Senate Majority Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino continues to preside over...
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), an international wind industry association, has identified the Philippines as one of the top markets to watch for wind energy growth. In its 2025 Global Wind Report, GWEC noted that Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries, including the Philippines, Japan, South Korea,...
Renewable energy (RE) firm Alternergy Holdings Corp. reported that its Alabat wind power project is making progress following the arrival of its two units in Quezon province. In a statement on Tuesday, April 8, Alternergy reported that the first two wind turbines, with a capacity of eight megawatts...
An offshore wind farm The Philippines must put its best foot forward in the renewal energy (RE) arena--where it has been listed as second most attractive destination for investors--in order to entice additional foreign support, Camarines Sur...
The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the conviction of former Maguindanao governor Datu Sajid Islam Ampatuan for graft and malversation of public funds on the P393 million construction and rehabilitation of farm-to-market roads (FMRs) in 2009. Ampatuan, who is currently the vice mayor of Shariff Saydona...
The Department of Agriculture’s (DA) commitment to helping farmers diversify crops in a bid to increase their income closely mirrors Taiwan’s agricultural approach, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel. Laurel recently visited the demonstration farm of the Taiwan...
