Nueva Ecija gets another onion cold storage facility

PALAYAN CITY, Nueva Ecija – This province, a major producer of onion, will shortly have another onion cold storage facility…

Pampanga farmers urged to switch to high-value crops

By Zorayda Tecson  CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Senator Imee Marcos on Thursday urged farmers in…

Lanao Norte weavers urged to grow PH textile industry

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Lanao del Norte Governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo has urged community weavers in their province to become major…

PDP-Laban has to decide yet on supporting Cha-cha initiative

The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) has  yet to decide whether to support or not…

DOJ prepares cases over MT Princess Empress’ oil spill

Justice secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said the government is now gathering information for the possible filing of complaint against…

CCC, French embassy vow cooperation on climate action

The Climate Change Commission (CCC) and the Manila-based Embassy of France to the Philippines which also covers Micronesia, have vowed to further…

DBM: Gov’t allocates P17.7-B to support PH tourism infra dev’t

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the government has allocated a total of PHP17.7 billion in…

DND Chief: Security sector committed to defeat peace spoilers

The Department of National Defense (DND)  has assured Filipinos the country’s security sector’s is committed to eliminate “peace spoilers” in society. DND…

SC: senior citizen discount extends to ‘Libing’ services

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that Republic Act 7432, the ammended Senior Citizens Act, qualifies senior citizens to benefit…

House passes Salceda bill to expand PH crop insurance, encourage private sector participation

The House of Representatives passed this week a proposed bill principally authored by Albay Rep. Joey Sarte…