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Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine agriculture sector grew by 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest and record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. "Agriculture has contributed positively to the growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said......»»
Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine agriculture sector grew by 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest and record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. "Agriculture has contributed positively to the growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said......»»
Scholarship for agriculture students pushed
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Recognizing the vital role of the agriculture sector in food sustainability and local farmer empowerment, a Cebu City councilor proposed an ordinance to provide scholarship grants to students who would pursue agriculture-related programs in college. The proposed legislation, titled “An Ordinance Granting Educational Scholarship Assistance to Qualified Cebu City Residents Pursuing Agriculture-Related.....»»
Government announces agriculture delegations to better support Primary sector
The coalition Government has announced ministerial delegations to support key areas across the Primary sector to deliver for New Zealand's food and fibre sector, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced today."I will be supported in my roles as Minister of Agriculture, Trade, Forestry and Hunting and Fishing, by three Associate Agriculture Ministers, Nicola Grigg (National), Andrew Hoggard (ACT), and Mark Patt.....»»
Agriculture losses P1.75B due to El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — The El Niño phenomenon has cause P1.75 billion worth of damage to the agriculture sector, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Assistant Secretary Joey Villarama said on Wednesday. Villarama, who serves as the spokesperson for the government’s Task Force El Niño, said that the group met on Tuesday where the Department of Agriculture (DA).....»»
Montinola resigns as independent director of RCI
Retired banking executive Aurelio Montinola III has resigned as independent director of Roxas and Co. Inc. (RCI) after seven years following the purchase of shares in the company by a firm chaired by his wife......»»
‘Business as usual’ for FDCP after Tirso Cruz III resigns as chair
It’s “business as usual” for the Film Development Council of the Philippines amid the surprise resignation of Tirso Cruz III, who served as chair of the government agency for film for less than two years......»»
Tirso Cruz III resigns as FDCP chair for personal reasons
Veteran actor Tirso Cruz III has stepped down from his role as chairman of the Film Development Council of the Philippines, citing "personal reasons" for his departure......»»
UST orders TomasinoWeb to take down photo ‘ridiculing’ students
Because of the takedown, which he calls 'a clear illustration of censorship,' the TomasinoWeb publications adviser resigns from his post.....»»
Emmanuel Peralta named PNP officer-in-charge
The move comes as the term of General Benjamin Acorda, the country’s top cop, ends. .....»»
In a prominent family, Tikoy Aguiluz made a name for himself in the world of cinema
The year was 1985 when multi-awarded director, producer, screenwriter and cinematographer Amable “Tikoy” Aguiluz VI, made his directorial debut in the acclaimed film, “Boatman,” starring Ronnie Lazaro and Sarsi Emmanuel......»»
Montemayor, Quiñones shine in 7/11 Trail Cross-Country Marathon
Emmanuel Dave Montemayor went back-to-back in the men’s division as national team mainstay Eusebia Nicole Quiñones reigned supreme in the women’s side of the highly-anticipated 7/11 Trail Cross-Country Marathon......»»
Bakit wala si Alden? : Kathryn Bernardo godmother to Lovely Abella, Benj Manalo s son
Kapamilya star Kathryn Bernardo is godmother to celebrity couple Lovely Abella and Benj Manalo's son Liam Emmanuel. .....»»
Kathryn, Kakai nag-‘ninang’ sa miracle baby nina Lovely, Benj
BININYAGAN na ang “miracle baby” ng mag-asawang Lovely Abella at Benj Manalo na si Baby Liam Emmanuel. Sa social media, ibinandera ni Lovely ang masasayang moments kasama ang mga ninong at ninang ni Baby Liam. At makikita nga sa pictures ang ilang fellow celebrities, kabilang na ang aktres na si Kathryn Bernardo at komedyana na.....»»
PhilHealth members’ contribution rises to 5% in 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) members will see a premium contribution hike from four to five percent this year. The increase is in line with the Universal Health Care (UHC) law, according to PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Ledesma, Jr. “Kailangan natin ng pondo para matugunan ang ating mga nasimulang.....»»
Concepcion leads agriculture trade visit to Malaysia
Leading Philippine agriculture companies are set to meet with Malaysian agriculture powerhouses from April 22 to 24 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in time for the 100th meeting of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council......»»
Losses to Philippine agriculture due to El Nino reach 31 mln USD
MANILA, March 20 (Xinhua) -- The El Nino dry spell and ensuring drought have caused over 1.75 billion pesos (roughly 31 million U.S. dollars) in damage to Philippine agriculture, a senior government official said Wednesday. This year's losses due to El Nino are still low compared to 2009 when the damage to agriculture reached 17 billion pesos (302 million dollars), Presidential Communications Office Assistant Se.....»»
El Niño damage to agriculture sector hits P357.4 million
The damage the El Niño phenomenon brought to the agriculture sector in four regions alone – Ilocos, Mimaropa, Western Visayas and Zamboanga peninsula – has already ballooned to P357.4 million, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
El Niño agriculture damage reaches P151.3 million
Damage to agriculture due to El Niño in Western Visayas and Zamboanga peninsula has reached P151.3 million, with 3,291 hectares of agricultural land affected, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
DA: Shear line agriculture damage reaches P137 million
The shear line’s damage to the agriculture sector in Davao and Caraga reached P136.57 million covering at least 9,043 hectares of rice and corn, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»