BBM studying extension of P50/kilo cap on imported rice
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is studying a recommendation to extend the government’s PHP50 per kilo maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) on imported rice beyond its scheduled expiration as…
DOT launches ‘Discover More to Love’ domestic tourism campaign
SANTA ROSA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — As part of its efforts to boost domestic travel and further support local tourism stakeholders, the Department of Tourism (DOT) launched its new domestic tourism campaign,…
DA pushes data-driven prepsahead of El Niño peak
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday underscored the need to advance data-driven planning and faster execution of programs ahead of another El Niño episode expected to peak in…
DA to secure commercial approval of AVAC live vaccines in Q3
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday expressed optimism on securing approval for the commercial use of AVAC live vaccines. This is in line with the directives of President…
DepEd to grant increased police visibility in Cavite schools
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite (PIA) — Law enforcers will be allowed to enter school premises in Cavite Province especially during peak hours in a bid to strengthen security in learning institutions. Following…
Calamba orders regular cleaning of roads, waterways in preparation for Habagat
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — As part of its preparations for the imminent flooding and other effects of the southwest monsoon or Habagat, the city government of Calamba, Laguna, has…
Pag-IBIG offers promo housing loan rates under Expanded 4PH
MANILA – The Pag-IBIG Fund has introduced promotional home loan interest rates aimed at making homeownership more affordable for Filipino workers under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program.…
DOLE identifies poverty as leading cause of child labor in CALABARZON
CALAMBA CITY, LAGUNA (PIA) — Poverty remains the leading cause of child labor in CALABARZON and across the country, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) IV-A, as it renewed…
Noveleta PNP launches e-vehicle fleet
NOVELETA, Cavite (PIA) – Law enforcement and environment conservation go hand in hand, especially in the Municipality of Noveleta where local police launched its brand new electric vehicles. Last June…
DA recommends 30-day extension of P50/kg price cap on imported rice
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said it has recommended a 30-day extension of the PHP50 per kilogram price cap for 5 percent broken imported rice. The DA…