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Philippines struggles to lower rice price despite ample supply
MANILA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines continues to struggle to lower the price of rice despite an ample supply of the national staple, a Philippine agriculture official said Friday. Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro said the Philippines has enough rice supply due to a bumper harvest last year and additional importation in January. "But it's difficult to reduce prices since the cost of the gra.....»»
Philippines struggles to lower rice price despite ample supply
MANILA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines continues to struggle to lower the price of rice despite an ample supply of the national staple, a Philippine agriculture official said Friday. Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro said the Philippines has enough rice supply due to a bumper harvest last year and additional importation in January. "But it's difficult to reduce prices since the cost of the gra.....»»
Manila Water unit spends P1.15 billion for Laguna expansion
Razon-led Manila Water Co. Inc. is spending P1.15 billion to buy into the Laguna Water District Aquatech Resources Corp. (LARC), which oversees the water supply system of the Laguna Water District in the towns of Los Baños, Bay, Calauan, Victoria and Nagcarlan in the province......»»
Missile system sa Northern Luzon pinalagan ng Makabayan
Nais ng tatlong kongresistang miyembro ng Makabayan bloc na mapaimbestigahan sa Kamara de Representantes ang tinanim na missile system umano ng Estados Unidos sa Northern Luzon. The post Missile system sa Northern Luzon pinalagan ng Makabayan first appeared on Abante......»»
Filing of complaints now easier with CARe System – DTI
The DTI introduced the DTI Consumer Complaints Assistance and Resolution System (CARe System) to the general public on 13 October 2023 held at the New World Hotel Manila......»»
Cebu City eyes ‘Singapore-like’ railway system to improve transport
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Singapore-like railway system is being eyed by the Cebu City government in a bid to improve the transport system in the city. This was after Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon, chairman of the Traffic Management Committee (TMC), penned a resolution urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to conduct a study.....»»
BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»
Lower water allotment for Metro Manila starts today
There will be no water supply interruptions despite the National Water Resources Board lowering the allocation for Metro Manila by one cubic meter per second starting today, an official of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System said yesterday......»»
LGUs ordered to step up in water conservation
The Department of the Interior and Local Government on Wednesday called on local government units, especially in Metro Manila, to strictly enforce water conservation measures as El Niño threatens supply......»»
‘No water supply interruption for Metro Manila’
Metro Manila and nearby provinces would not experience water interruptions after the National Water Resources Board maintained the 50 cubic meters per second allocation from Angat Dam, an official of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System said yesterday......»»
Magalong warns water firms of overpricing
Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong has warned local water delivery companies against overpricing and taking advantage of the high demand amid supply shortage......»»
Water cannons sprayed on Philippine boat by Chinese coast guard ship
MANILA, The Philippines: In the latest confrontation near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said a Chinese coast guard ships sprayed water cannons at a supply boat on Saturday, causing injuries to its navy crew members and heavy damage to the wooden vessel. The US and Japan immediately expressed their support for the Philippines amid China's aggression off the Second Thomas Shoal, whi.....»»
China Coast Guard water-cannons anew Ayungin-bound civilian Philippine boat
A China Coast Guard vessel again blasted a Filipino supply boat with water cannons during the latter's attempt to bring much needed supplies to soldiers stationed at the Ayungin (Scarborough) Shoal......»»
Cagayan de Oro mayor assures backup plan for potential water disconnection
Cagayan de Oro Mayor Rolando Uy creates a special task force to look into the supply and distribution of treated water in the city.....»»
Maynilad pipelines P4 billion for upgrade of 22 pumping stations, reservoirs
Maynilad Water Services will spend about P4 billion to rehabilitate 22 pumping stations and reservoirs to boost the water supply and pressure in the West Zone concession area......»»
Marcos names new LWUA head
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed lawyer Jose Moises Salonga as the new administrator of the Local Water Utilities Administration, which oversees the development of water supply systems in areas outside Metro Manila. .....»»
President Marcos: Lend water filters to flood-hit areas
To avoid outbreaks of waterborne diseases in communities affected by the flooding in Mindanao, President Marcos ordered government agencies yesterday to ensure a continued supply of potable water......»»
Man stabbed for skipping water rationing line in Moalboal
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The scarcity of water in Moalboal town led to a violent altercation on Tuesday evening, May 14, 2024, resulting in a 30-year-old man being stabbed during a fight over the water rationing line in Barangay Basdiot. The victim was identified as Paul Anthony Junas, single with a live-in partner, and a.....»»
DENR airs concern over water leaks in houses, buildings
There is a higher percentage of leaky water pipes in households and buildings compared to pipes along roads in Metro Manila, an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources warned even as Angat Dam’s water level continued to drop yesterday......»»
Marcos- No water cannons vs China - The Manila Times
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ruled out installing water cannons on Philippine ships sailing through the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and said the country would not respond in kind to recent Chinese attacks on its vessels. "What we are doing is defending our sovereign rights and our sovereignty in the WPS and we have no intention of attacking anyone with water cannons or any such offensive (equipment.....»»