NFA rice stock up 485% in Jan, to surge further in Feb
MANILA – The rice stock inventory of the National Food Authority (NFA) rose by 485.1 percent in January compared to the same period last year, recent Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data…
DA temporarily bans bird imports from 2 US states due to avian flu
MANILA – The entry of imported domestic and wild birds, as well as its by-products from the US states of Maryland and Missouri are temporarily banned to prevent the spread of…
DTI issues new SRP; 77 items hike prices
MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Thursday issued the latest suggested retail price (SRP) bulletin of basic necessities and prime commodities, more than a year after its…
First in Southeast Asia: Medicine drone delivery launched in Rizal
PILILLA, Rizal (PIA) — Residents of Calabarzon living in remote communities can expect more efficient access to medicines as the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region 4A, in…
Over 3K firearms turned over to PNP-4A ahead of May 12 polls
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) – Over 3,000 registered firearms have been turned over for safekeeping by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Calabarzon as the election gun ban for the…
Marcos wants gov’t to develop semiconductor industry
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on the government and key stakeholders to prioritize the growth of the semiconductor and electronics industry, highlighting its substantial potential to boost…
PHA urges Pinoys to observe heart healthy resolutions in 2025
MANILA – The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) on Wednesday said New Year’s resolutions are key to healthy living, so these have to be specific and measurable at the same time. PHA…
Laguna’s peace office to engage youth for better security awareness
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) – To build a better security awareness, Laguna’s Provincial Peace and Order Office (PPOO) has eyed the engagement of the youth in its national security awareness…
Marcos to Filipinos: Overcome challenges with faith, grace
MANILA – As Filipinos once again gather to mark the annual Feast of Jesus Nazareno on Thursday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the public to find strength in unity…
RDRRMC Calabarzon, nakaalerto sa aktibidad ng Bulkang Taal
LUNGSOD NG BATANGAS — Nananatiling nakaalerto at handa ang Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) Calabarzon kasunod ng minor phreatomagmatic eruption ng Bulkang Taal noong Lunes ng gabi,…