Control the rising prices of agricultural commodities. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. talks with new DA Secretary Francisco Tui Laurel Jr. following his appointment on Nov. 3, 2023.(Noel Pabalate) This was President Marcos' marching order to new Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary...
Majority of Filipinos believe that the Philippine economy is the most important issue that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. should focus on. A poll conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia Inc. covering a total of 1,500 female and male Filipino respondents showed that at least 25 percent of...
The prices of basic goods, increase in workers’ wage, and access to affordable food are among the top and urgent national concerns of adult Filipinos, a non-commissioned survey conducted by OCTA Research revealed. The independent Tugon ng Masa (TNM) poll, which was held from Oct. 23 until Oct....
Amid the increasing prices of goods and commodities, authorities are now eyeing to extend Kadiwa ng Pasko until early 2023 to help more farmers and consumers who have been directly affected by the present challenges. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) In a “Laging Handa” briefing Friday, Dec. 2,...