PH Hass avocado approved for export to South Korea
MANILA – The Korean government has approved the export of Philippine Hass avocado to South Korea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced Tuesday. The DFA said the country has completed…
100K children impacted by powerful Morocco earthquake — UNICEF
NEW YORK – About 100,000 children have been affected by the powerful earthquake that struck Morocco last Friday, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Monday. ”While UNICEF doesn’t yet know the…
LTFRB seeks to finish fuel subsidy distribution by Friday
MANILA – The distribution of fuel subsidy for operators and drivers of public utility vehicles (PUV) is expected to be completed by Friday, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory…
Camote, corn good alternative for rice: DOH
MANILA – Camote and corn would make for a nutritious substitute for rice, a staple Filipino food, among families affected by its price increase. Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Enrique Tayag…
Farmers, fisherfolk support rice price cap
MANILA – Key stakeholders from the agriculture sector in Mimaropa and Eastern Visayas regions have expressed their support on the issuance of Executive Order (EO) No. 39 by President Ferdinand R.…
Cavite provincial government’s medical mission team conducted a medical and dental health outreach program
On August 25, 2023 in Brgy. Kalubkob, Silang, Cavite serving 165 patients with free medical consultation and medicines, and 49 patients with free tooth extraction and post-op medication. The program…
More bivalent Covid-19 vaccine doses expected by yearend
MANILA – The country is expecting to receive donations of bivalent vaccine doses against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) from the COVAX Facility by the end of this year or early next…
House panel eyes higher DTI budget for more investments, jobs
MANILA – To generate more investments and job opportunities, Congress must ensure that the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and its attached agencies have the resources to do its work,…
Cops to use body cameras in BSKE checkpoints
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said the 2,700 body-worn cameras (BWCs) procured for police officers nationwide will be used in checkpoint operations as part of security measures…