Public urged to opt for chicken as price of ‘GG’ surges
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday advised consumers to consider more affordable fish options amid a tight global supply of galunggong (round scad), which has pushed retail…
Los Baños LGU passes resolutions addressing E. coli contamination in artesian wells
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna (PIA) – The local government of Los Baños has passed two resolutions aimed at addressing reported cases of Escherichia coli (E. coli) contamination in water from several artesian wells…
DOLE delivers P2-billion TUPAD aid to calamity-hit areas
MANILA – Some PHP2 billion under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program were provided to close to 400,000 beneficiaries from 10 regions that were affected by natural calamities…
DepEd budget to address classroom backlog, boost learners’ nutrition
MANILA – Senator Bam Aquino said Tuesday that the approved PHP1.38 trillion allocation for the Department of Education (DepEd) for 2026 would solve the classroom backlog and boost student nutrition. In…
PhilHealth cites media as ‘multipliers of information’ to YAKAP success
TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite (PIA) – Media plays a critical role in helping healthcare providers reach every Filipino, an official from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) emphasized on their importance…
Laguna set to launch pilgrimage tourism program
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) – Home to centuries-old churches dating back to the Spanish colonial period, the province of Laguna is set to launch its pilgrimage tourism program on November…
Typhoon-hit farmers allotted P571-M insurance payout for recovery
MANILA – The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) has allocated an initial insurance payout of PHP571.3 million to help hasten the recovery of farmers affected by Super Typhoon Uwan and Typhoon…
Cavite gov’t provides financial aid to newborn screening patients
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite (PIA) — The Provincial Government of Cavite reaffirmed its commitment to child health and welfare as it distributed financial assistance to 100 patients of the Newborn…
DSWD extends P48.8-M aid to Typhoon Uwan-displaced families
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Calabarzon has distributed a total of 76,158 family food packs to households affected by Super Typhoon…
Taal Volcano produces brief phreatomagmatic burst
MANILA – Taal Volcano generated a short phreatomagmatic burst on Wednesday morning, producing grayish plumes that rose above the main crater. In a Facebook post, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and…