ASF-hit Central Luzon hog raisers get P104.5 million aid
Farmers in Central Luzon whose hogs were affected by African swine fever have received financial assistance worth P104.5 million from the Department of Agriculture......»»
San Carlos hog raisers urged to upgrade farm biosecurity
San Carlos hog raisers urged to upgrade farm biosecurity.....»»
ASF outbreak logged in Occidental Mindoro
African swine fever continues to wreak havoc in the country’s hog industry, with Occidental Mindoro becoming the latest to report an ASF outbreak, the Department of Agriculture said yesterday......»»
Negros Oriental hog ban lifted
The province of Negros Oriental is opening its borders to hog raisers and traders to revive its pork industry, which has been battered by African swine fever......»»
High pork retail prices hit
The farmgate price of pork remains low at P200 per kilo, but its retail price has reached as high as P420 per kilo in Metro Manila markets, according to a hog raisers’ group......»»
Central Luzon domestic workers to get pay hike
Household helpers or kasambahay in Central Luzon will get a salary increase, the Department of Labor and Employment announced yesterday......»»
Central Luzon kasambahay may get pay hike
Household helpers or kasambahay in Central Luzon are likely to get an increase in their monthly salary......»»
ASF vaccine available by yearend
The wait for the vaccine for African swine fever (ASF), which has decimated over three million pigs in the country, would be over within the year, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr......»»
2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023
The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»
Sagay LGU-owned piggery farm free from ASF: PVO
Sagay LGU-owned piggery farm free from ASF: PVO.....»»
El Niño-hit rice farmers to get aid, Guv assures
El Niño-hit rice farmers to get aid, Guv assures.....»»
2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted
by DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Two Pangasinan-based environmental defenders and organizers were violently mauled and dragged into an SUV at about 8 p.m. on March 24 in Barangay Polo, San Carlos, Pangasinan, according to human rights group Karapatan-Central Luzon Karapatan – Central Luzon said the abduction of Francisco “Eco” Dangla III and Axielle “Jak”… The post 2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
4 ‘communists’ surrender in Central Luzon
Four suspected communists surrendered to authorities in Central Luzon over the weekend......»»
BFAR: No red tide in Central Luzon waters
BFAR: No red tide in Central Luzon waters.....»»
Central Luzon logs lower crime rate
The Central Luzon police has recorded a decrease of at least 5.9 percent in crime incidents last year......»»
DOH ups measures for a cancer-free Central Luzon
DOH ups measures for a cancer-free Central Luzon.....»»
Court order stalls Central Luzon power line works
The completion of a critical power transmission line in Central Luzon has been stalled following a temporary restraining order issued by the Supreme Court......»»
DPWH completes projects in Central Luzon provinces
DPWH completes projects in Central Luzon provinces.....»»
Armyworms infestation: 40 percent of Central Luzon onion farmers affected
Up to 40 percent of onion farmers in Central Luzon have been affected by an infestation of armyworms......»»
UN Special Rapporteur Khan to meet Northern, Central Luzon CSOs in Baguio
UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan will meet with members of civil society organizations from Northern and Central Luzon provinces in Baguio City on Friday......»»
Manila Luzon proud maging guest sa concert ni Madonna: ‘My supreme idol!’
NAGSAMA sa iisang stage ang Filipino-American drag queen na si Manila Luzon at ang Queen of Pop na si Madonna! Ito ang proud na proud na ibinandera ni Manila Luzon sa serye ng kanyang Instagram posts recently. Masayang ipinakita ng drag queen na naging guest siya sa “The Celebration Tour” ng legendary singer na ginanap.....»»