Arnel Pineda rocks & lsquo;Cardo Dalisay& rsquo;
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano has released a recompilation soundtrack that features its new theme song by rock artist Arnel Pineda. .....»»
Panatag is proven PH territory; China claims it by bogus history
A civilian supply expedition to Panatag (Scarborough) is set this summer. The shoal is Philippine territory. Filipinos have every right to enter its 15,000-hectare lagoon bound by rocks and reefs......»»
Department of Agriculture sees spike in fish,vegetables prices this Lent
A spike in the retail prices of fish and vegetables is expected during the Holy Week, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said yesterday, even as he assured consumers that there will be enough supply of food commodities......»»
DSWD tackles peace initiatives with AFP
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) revealed that they have discussed cooperation and peace initiatives with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). DSWD Assistant Secretary Arnel Garcia said the meeting on Monday was to discuss the program that will cover members of non-state armed groups and victims of terrorism. “We have.....»»
Corporate Cup golf: BCM, Perfect Drive mount early leads
Karl Flores scored 46 points while Gerry Aguado and Arnel Panganiban added 44 and 42 to lift BCM Balayan to a commanding lead in Group 4 after the first round of the 18th Corporate Cup held at the Camp John Hay Golf Club......»»
‘Little Cardo Dalisay’ in Cebu nabbed, accused of hurting people who did not give alms
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Harvey Cuervo, 19, dubbed as the Little Cardo Dalisay in Cebu, went viral once again. But this time, not for the right reasons. Cuervo is now detained at the Cebu City Police Station after police arrested him on Sunday midnight, March 10, for illegal possession of firearms. READ: Japanese national nabbed.....»»
No dog meat in siomai sold in Tagum City, says health official
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 06 March) – It is not true that siomai and other street foods being sold in Tagum City contain dog meat, the head of the City Health Office there said. “Please be advised that the circulating news about the siomai products containing dog meat is not validated,” Dr. Arnel Florendo said […].....»»
BFP-Mandaue reminds public to be fire-conscious
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – The Bureau of Fire Protection in Mandaue City (BFP-Mandaue) is reminding residents to be fire-conscious during the opening of Fire Prevention Month in the city on Friday, March 1. BFP-Mandaue Fire Marshal Chief Inspector Arnel Abella said that fires recorded in the city usually involve electric wires, unattended cooking, and failure.....»»
DA moving to prevent decline in onion farmgate price
Efforts are now being done to prevent the further decline in the farmgate price of onions as farmers are forced to sell their produce at about P20 per kilo, Department of Agriculture spokesman Arnel De Mesa said......»»
Fisherman stabbed by drinking buddy in Barili, Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines- A 24-year-old fisherman was stabbed by his drinking buddy after they had a heated argument on Friday evening, December 22, 2023, in Barangay San Rafael, Barili town southwestern Cebu. The victim was identified as Earl Jean Dabon, while the suspect was identified as Arnel Pancho Abonales, 40 years old, a construction worker......»»
Worse crisis? DA says Philippines has enough rice
There will be enough supply of rice amid the warning of farmers’ group Federation of Free Farmers that the crisis experienced in 2023 could be worse in 2024, Agriculture Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Arnel de Mesa has assured the public......»»
Japanese ‘killed’ by wife, her ex-lover for refusing to give P120K that he promised
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The brutal death of a Japanese national inside his bedroom in Liloan town in northern Cebu was said to have been orchestrated by his own wife and her former common-law partner. According to Arnel Pura, National Bureau of Investigation Cebu District Office (NBI-CEBDO) agent-in-charge, the wife became furious after Doug Hiroshi.....»»
Locally milled rice should not exceed P48 per kilo — DA
The price of locally milled rice should not exceed P48 per kilo, Department of Agriculture (DA) spokesman Arnel de Mesa said on Tuesday......»»
DA ‘working double time’ to lower prices of rice to P20 per kilo
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to work “double time” to achieve President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s P20 per kilo rice promise, according to an agency official on Friday. In a Palace statement, DA Assistant Secretary for Operations Arnel De Mesa said that the department, local government units, and farmers are working together.....»»
Aspiring village chief gunned down
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan — Authorities here reported that a barangay chairperson candidate for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections was shot dead in Barangay Bayaoas, Aguilar town. Aguilar police investigator Master Sgt. Reynante Abril said that the victim — identified as Arnel Flormata and a contender for the barangay captain post — was employed as an administrative supervisor at Aboitiz Solar Services. More police operatives have been deployed to identify and arrest the suspect behind the shooting. “The incident happened at around 11:35 p.m. Sunday. The victim had just finished his miting de avance and was walking back to his parked car when the unidentified suspect, who allegedly pretended to be asking for alcoholic beverage from the victim, walked alongside him,” Abril said. The post Aspiring village chief gunned down appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Piolo Pascual headlines solo concert tonight at Newport
‘An Ultimate Night with Piolo’ celebrates the actor-singer’s more than 25 years in show business Today, 20 October, Piolo Pascual headlines his third solo concert in his more than 25 years in the entertainment industry as an actor who also sings, hosts, and endorsers a myriad of products. "An Ultimate Night with Piolo" comes after "My Gift: Piolo Pascual First Time in Concert!" (April 2008, Araneta Coliseum) and "Ten: Piolo Pascual" (November 2007, Araneta Coliseum). It is produced by Cornerstone Entertainment and directed by Johnny Manahan, and takes place at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Newport World Resorts in Pasay City. “The goal is to not make it look like a variety show,” Piolo said yesterday in a media conference held at the KAO Manila restaurant in Newport Mall. He then broke into a smile. “Feeling ko lang naman legit singer ako. Pagbigyan n’yo na ’ko!” He went on to share more details about his concert: “I have a nine-piece band. I have a horn section. I have a full band and a backup. I was in the studio, iniikot ko ’yung rehearsal area, tuwang-tuwa ako. Naririnig mo ’yung sax, naririnig mo ’yung violin." “Kinikilig ako to be able to perform, to be able to sing with these talents na talaga namang, wow! Sabi ko nga, ang sarap pakinggan,” he added. Those talents who will perform with Piolo as guest artists are Erik Santos, who he described as one of his closest friends in show business; Jericho Rosales, his fellow hunky actor; and Arnel Pineda, his kumpare. Then there’s his son Inigo Pascual, who’s now making a name for himself both as an actor and a singer in the United States. The proud dad shared a bit of his conversation with his son: “Sabi n’ya, ‘I really just came home for your concert.’ ‘Oh?’ Sabi ko, ‘Akala ko may work.’ Sabi n’ya, ‘No, because you asked me to come. I’m here for your concert.’” Piolo couldn’t help expressing his joy in sharing the stage with Inigo. “Good thing he’s coming home. He’s singing with me.” Wait, there’s more to his guest list of performers: a female artist who has made him exclaim, “Okay, nakakatuwa.” Piolo then pointed out, “We have a really solid lineup, not just the guests. But all through my 25 years in this industry, all the songs I’ve recorded for the shows, movies, albums. It’s definitely a trip down memory lane. And some songs I grew up singing. And probably some grooving here and there. A fun night to celebrate life.” The post Piolo Pascual headlines solo concert tonight at Newport appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
British Chamber believes British pork exports could assist with local pork shortage
The Department of Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa reported on Tuesday the projected shortage of local pork supply due to the rising demand for local pork products for the upcoming holiday season in the Philippines......»»
NEA wants Primelectric deal to aid consumers
The National Electrification Administration or NEA has asked Primelectric Holdings, Inc., a unit of MORE Electric and Power Corp., to ensure that its joint venture agreement or JVA with Central Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. or CENECO will uphold consumers' interest. "I hope we can address the concerns of the opposition. We must also consider them. Regarding the participation of the Member-Consumer-Owners, it has been concluded during the plebiscite so we will put this into motion with all the required legal objectivity,” NEA Administrator Antonio Almeda said on Monday. Last week, Almeda met with Primelectric and CENECO officials to address the opposition concerns to improve the JVA of the involved parties. Primelectric and CENECO presented their joint venture to the NEA board to discuss service improvements for consumers. “This venture seeks to magnify the electric industry in Central Negros by not just streamlining the internal and external operations of concerned parties but also rehabilitating and modernizing the distribution system, which is deemed crucial in providing quality service to our consumers,” Primelectric President Roel Castro said during the hearing. For his part, CENECO acting general manager Atty. Arnel Lapore also supported the critical role the JVA plays in the area, adding that it “strongly” supports the NEA’s objective to achieve efficient service for all consumers. “I’m one with NEA in facilitating the service for the benefit of our consumers. That’s why I strongly support and cooperate through this JVA to ensure we deliver quality operations internally and externally. Rest assured that we duly consider all the suggestions raised by Admin Almeda during the hearing,” Lapore said. Primelectric has already conveyed that it is ready to pour in investments to modernize the system of CENECO. Castro highlighted that the target P2.1 billion initial investment in the capex of its operations will bankroll cutting-edge and top-of-the-line systems for a better consumer experience. Castro also emphasized that the JVA will help achieve the 100 percent total electrification target in the franchise area by 2028 “in alignment” with the present administration’s agenda of achieving sustainable and inclusive economic growth. “We need to rehabilitate the system because if you don’t put in the additional P2 billion investment or even bigger, you will be inheriting a distribution system that is just the same as now that is inefficient. That’s why we have to put (the investment) in P2.1 billion to start rehabilitating and improving the system,” he said. Primelectric and CENECO signed the JVA last 3 June purposely to improve the electricity services in Central Negros. The proposal received support from local leaders, the business sector, and consumer groups. No less than Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez described the partnership as “a White Knight that would save our consumers from the looming disaster.” The post NEA wants Primelectric deal to aid consumers appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
No rice price hike expected until start of 2024 — DA
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture sees no possible rice price hike until early 2024, its Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said. According to de Mesa, there are no signs of an increase in rice prices as the country’s supply of regular and well-milled rice is currently enough. “Mataas, o bumper ‘yung ating harvest.....»»
Rice supply sufficient until next year, says DA
The Philippines will still have a sufficient supply of rice until next year, according to the Department of Agriculture. In a news forum on Saturday, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said the country was able to draw up a “stable supply” of rice since August and it is expected to last until November. “We expect the national inventory stocks to reach 77 days this month, which is expected to increase up to 94 days in November this year due to the continued harvest this wet season,” De Mesa said in an. Interview. He noted that the rice importation is not yet included in the count. “Maasahan po natin na talagang sapat at maganda at matatag po ang supply ng bigas natin na maaasahan po natin hanggang sa pagpasok po ng susunod na taon na 2024,” he said. De Mesa said there will be a “bumper in the rice harvests” during the wet season and that the government is expecting a more stabilized rice supply until next year. “We do not see any movement of rice prices in the market,” he added. De Mesa said more supply will add up once the rice imports are delivered to the country by the end of September. “Pumalo po ito sa mahigit 271,000 metric tons at historically ay marami pa rin naman iyong pumapasok na imports sa last quarter na bahagi ng taon,” he added. The government, he said, is also working on reducing the cost of production in the Philippines” in order to ensure the affordable prices of basic commodities in the market.” The post Rice supply sufficient until next year, says DA appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
LPG Expo to tackle industry trends
As industries and nations across the globe find ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, liquified petroleum gas is likely to gain attention as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels. All data show LPG emits lower amounts of carbon dioxide than diesel and coal, making it a better option for transportation, cooking, and power generation. To explore the ever-evolving world of LPG, the Liquified Petroleum Gas Industry Association, the Liquified Petroleum Gas Marketers Association, the World LPG Association, and several regional associations will host the 4th Asia Pacific LPG Expo is set to make waves in the Liquefied Petroleum Gas from 10-11 October 2023 at the Marriott Hotel. With a diverse lineup of over 30 international and local companies exhibiting, the Asia Pacific LPG Expo continues to be the cornerstone for LPG professionals and industry enthusiasts, offering an invaluable platform to connect, learn, and explore the ever-evolving world of LPG. It is the gateway for esteemed international and local LPG companies to showcase their industry-leading practices and cutting-edge products and services. Beyond the expansive exhibition, the Expo hosts a dynamic conference featuring influential figures in the LPG industry and government representatives who will deliver insightful presentations on policy frameworks, safety standards, cutting-edge technologies, market trends, and investment prospects. These discussions will be led by renowned industry experts and innovators, providing attendees a competitive edge in navigating the dynamic LPG landscape. Local stakeholders and regulators such as former Congressman Arnel Ty from the LPGMA, Mercedita Pastrana from the LPGIA, director Rino E. Abad from the Department of Energy, and director Neil P.Catajay from the Department of Trade and Industry will be on site to share and discuss in details the on the latest regulations. Representatives from the various leading LPG Companies in the Philippines will also present to share more about the landscape of the local LPG industry. Be part of this momentous occasion at the esteemed Marriott Grand Ballroom Convention Center and attend with the participation of thousands of local and international delegates, along with government representatives and distinguished LPG professionals. Experience an event that will redefine the trajectory of the LPG industry in Asia Pacific. Secure your spot today and embark on a journey of limitless possibilities. The post LPG Expo to tackle industry trends appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»