
Rice, roads, reforms top DA agenda for 2026
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is entering 2026 facing a series of high-stakes tests, from keeping rice prices fair and expanding the government’s…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is entering 2026 facing a series of high-stakes tests, from keeping rice prices fair and expanding the government’s…
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Mang Boy walks along the embankment of his rice field in Morong, Bataan, water flowing steadily toward his crops. A satisfied smile spreads across his face as…
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In all cases, travelers from impacted countries with valid visas and green cards are expected to face heightened scrutiny at US airports.
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PALO, Leyte — Police and military officials in Eastern Visayas issued a stern warning to personnel Tuesday against celebratory gunfire, promising immediate…
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MOGADISHU, Somalia (AFP) — People gathered in several towns in the breakaway region of Somaliland on Sunday to celebrate its recognition by Israel — a decision…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to spend P23 billion next year to expand its P20-per-kilo rice program as it targets to reach 15 million households…
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‘A 6 percent inflation rate means that your P100 can buy only about P94 worth of goods and services. But with inflation down to just 1.6 percent in 2025, that…
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It contrasts with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s campaign promise to make P20 per kilo rice widely available.
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The maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for 5 percent broken imported rice will remain at P43 per kilo, providing short-term price stability as the…
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The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) wants the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to focus on Olympic sports to ensure the growth and consistency among athletes.
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From a total Washington novice, Silicon Valley investor David Sacks has, against expectations, emerged as one of the most successful members of the second…
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Many rural communities view burials as an essential rite for the dead.
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‘This shift can build a stroke care ecosystem that is inclusive, resilient and future-ready.’
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Concerns over “insoluble and floating” fertilizer in Ilocos Norte were traced to improper application by farmers, not defective products, easing fears about…
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Year-on-year, the deficit widened by 7.38 percent from P1.18 trillion in November 2024. The Treasury attributed the expansion mainly to higher government…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to prioritizing the protection of lives under the rule of law, upholding democratic freedoms, and rejecting the…
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The BSP recorded a $225-million balance of payment surplus in November 2025, This was $48 million less than the $273 million posted the previous month.…
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Under the revised setup, all rice deliveries from FTI will be treated as consigned goods. Ownership remains with FTI until the rice is actually sold,…
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