First come, first served: Traders get nod to import 200K tons of pork
The inter-agency MAV Management Committee has approved the guidelines on the utilization of additional minimum access volume for imported pork meat to immediately boost domestic supply and to temper the inflationary effect of high prices of fresh pork......»»
Reflecting on Your Business Wins
We’ve taken a look at moments of setbacks before, now let’s have a look at moments of triumph that have served as beacons of further hope that your business will be successful and personal validation, reminding us that our efforts and sacrifices are not in vain. These hard-earned victories, whether they manifest as surpassed sales […].....»»
Rice imports as of mid-March 886,963 MT
The country’s rice imports as of mid-March have surpassed the total volume recorded in the entire first quarter of last year by a double-digit rate, to over 880,000 metric tons, government data showed......»»
Remove the chaff from the grains
Other than the questioned selling of the buffer stock of rice to traders, what’s happening at the National Food Authority (NFA)? With 132 of around 2,000 NFA officials and employees all around the country suspended for six months without pay, this agency attached to the Department of Agriculture (DA) is struggling to stay relevant in the over-all schemes of the government on food security......»»
Fish catch in West Philippine Sea grows despite tensions with China
Despite rising tensions with China, the Philippines expanded its fish catch in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last year to a four-year high of over 200,000 metric tons on the back of higher state support to fishermen......»»
Taal Volcano back to spewing high-volume of toxic gas
LUCENA CITY, Philippines – After spewing lower volumes of sulfur dioxide (SO2) for the past five days, Taal Volcano in Batangas province again emitted a high level of toxic gas on Saturday, March 23. A total of 14,287 metric tons (MT) of SO2 from Taal’s main crater was measured over the past 24 hours and.....»»
SC affirms ruling granting bail to ex-Masbate lawmaker, Napoles
The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed a ruling of the Sandiganbayan that allowed businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate congresswoman Rizalina Seachone-Laneta to post bail in the plunder charges filed against them in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork scam......»»
Jose and Wally recall humble beginnings of comedic tandem 24 years ago
They first met via “Eat Bulaga” where initially, Wally worked as a jester, entertaining audiences before the noontime program would go live, while Jose served as the floor director and audition master......»»
Indonesia catches illegal Philippine fishing vessel
JAKARTA, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has caught an illegal fishing vessel from the Philippines and its four crew members with fake documents in the Sulawesi Sea, the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has reported. Acting Director General of Marine Resources and Fisheries Supervision, Pung Nugroho Saksono, said Thursday that the vessel was caught on Monday, when it was transporting around 2 tons of tuna to.....»»
SC upholds decision granting Napoles bail in one PDAF case
Pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles and former Masbate Rep. Rizalina Seachon-Lanete have been allowed to post bail after the Supreme Court dismissed a case related to the Priority Development Assistance Fund......»»
Philippines may import 200k MT of sugar next year
The Philippines may import 200,000 metric tons of sugar next year as the government projects less need to import amid ample stocks......»»
Saudi visit generates 200K jobs
Over 200,000 jobs will soon be available for Filipinos as a direct outcome of several deals President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sealed with Saudi Arabia. Thus said Speaker Martin Romuldez, who accompanied Mr. Marcos during his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit, wherein they sealed numerous business deals in key sectors, such as healthcare, hotel and restaurant, and maintenance and operations, among others that would generate approximately 220,000 jobs over the next few years. Mr. Marcos believes these agreements are expected to generate more than $4.26 billion. Securing this pact, Romualdez said, serves as a concrete manifestation of the Marcos administration’s commitment to promoting the welfare and socioeconomic status of the Filipino workforce by enhancing the long-standing friendship and diplomatic ties between the two nations. The post Saudi visit generates 200K jobs appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
NIA: Over 200K farmland hectares nationwide vulnerable to El Niño
The National Irrigation Administration on Saturday said it has prepositioned seedlings to over 200,000 farmland hectares in preparation for the possible drought impact of the El Niño phenomenon in the country next year. Josephine Salazar, officer-in-charge of NIA-Engineering and Operations, said the move is part of the agency’s immediate measures to help farm industries cope with the negative impact of the dry season. Salazar said the NIA has positioned these seedlings within the identified farmlands “that have high-value crops.” “So we are promoting po na iyong tail-end portion of the irrigation system of… iyong magkakaroon tayo ng problema on these identified areas na high-value crops ang itanim,” she said. The NIA, she added has already coordinated with the Department of Agriculture for the preparation and positioning of seeds for high-value crops “For the overall direction of NIA this 2024, we are also preparing for the El Niño as well. Under our proposed budget for 2024, we already have immediate measures for that,” she said. NIA said some 257,600 hectares nationwide were identified as vulnerable areas to the El Niño phenomenon. Of the figure, 27,000 hectares were identified in Soccsksargen; 13,000 hectares in Zamboanga Peninsula; 14,000 hectares in Central Visayas; 15,000 hectares in Western Visayas; 17,000 hectares in Mimaropa; 85,000 hectares in Central Luzon; and 24,000 hectares in Ilocos Region. The post NIA: Over 200K farmland hectares nationwide vulnerable to El Niño appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Super Typhoon Goring affects nearly ‘200k’ people, infra damage reaches P41-M
Supertyphoon Goring has already battered some 56,410 families equivalent to 196,926 individuals with a total of P41,175,000 worth of damage to infrastructures as of Wednesday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. The latest data from NDRRMC showed that the inclement weather has displaced 48,997 individuals from 832 barangays in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Western Visayas and the Cordillera Administrative Region. Of the number, 9,608 families equivalent to 35,095 persons are now being sheltered in 376 activated evacuation centers while another 3,407 families, or 13,902 persons are being aided outside. No casualties were reported but the NDRRMC said it was verifying a report on a missing individual. Also, it has yet to report on the cost of agricultural damage due to Goring. Some 28 roads and 19 bridges remained not passable with six areas experiencing power interruption in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Calabarzon, Western Visayas, CAR, and Mimaropa. While two areas in Calabarzon and Western Visayas have no water supply. NDRRMC said six flights were canceled in Cagayan Valley while a total of 67 seaports were affected in Cagayan Valley, Calabazon, Mimaropa, and Western Visayas. The government said it has already provided a total of P7,844,038 worth of assistance to the typhoon-affected families. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration said Super Typhoon “Goring” continues to maintain strength as it approaches the northwestern boundary of the Philippine Area of Responsibility. PAGASA said “Goring” is forecast to follow a mainly west-northwestward path across the Luzon Strait from today until it exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tonight or tomorrow morning. Outside the PAR region, the “Goring” will continue its west-northwestward movement for the remainder of tomorrow before turning more westward on Friday while slowing down, then west-southwestward on Saturday. “Goring” is likely to remain as a super typhoon until Friday. “Increasingly unfavorable conditions over the waters off the coast of Guangdong will trigger a weakening trend and by Monday, Goring will have weakened into a severe tropical storm,” PAGASA said in its advisory. Meanwhile, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is still hoisted over the Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, the northern portion of Apayao (Luna, Santa Marcela, Calanasan), and the northwestern portion of Cagayan (Pamplona, Claveria, Ballesteros, Abulug, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Praxedes). PAGASA warned there is a moderate to high risk of storm surge which may cause flooding in the low-lying and exposed coastal areas of Batanes and the northern and western portions of Babuyan Islands. The southwest monsoon enhanced by “Goring” may bring a significant amount of rains over the Zambales, Bataasn, and Northern portion of Palawan, including Calamian, Cuyo Islands, and Occidental Mindoro and Pangasinan over the next three days. Super Typhoon “Goring” was last tracked at 1185 km West of Itbayat, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 240 kph while moving west-northwestward at 15 kph. The post Super Typhoon Goring affects nearly ‘200k’ people, infra damage reaches P41-M appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Globe targets 200k users for prepaid fiber service
To decrease the cost of connectivity for low-income families, mobile leader Globe Telecom Inc. has entered the prepaid segment for fiber services with the goal of acquiring 200,000 subscribers this year......»»
At least 200K commute on bikes each day, according to tally in key cities
The 191,578 cyclists recorded on the road translate to daily fuel cost savings of from P147,000 to P307,000 per kilometer, which are compelling figures amid the continuing rise in fuel prices in the Philippines......»»
Philippines to import 200K MT of raw, refined sugar
The Philippines is projected to import additional 200,000 metric tons of refined and raw sugar to raise buffer stocks due to low production in the past crop year, the United States Department of Agriculture said......»»
Bacolod City eyes 200K tourists for 43rd MassKara Festival
BACOLOD CITY - Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said on Wednesday he is eyeing some 200,000 tourists during the 43rd MassKara Festival, which returns in October two years after it was shelved due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic."We want to make it the event of the year, if.....»»
Wage hike benefits over 200K workers in C. Visayas
CEBU CITY - The new wage orders that will take effect on June 14 will benefit more than 200,000 minimum wage earners and over 100,000 domestic workers or "kasambahay" in Region 7.In a statement on Friday, the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Central Visayas (RTWPB-7) said.....»»
Individual titles for over 200K has of land eyed
TACLOBAN CITY - The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is eyeing to distribute 206,436 hectares of farmlands in Eastern Visayas by 2023 under the Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (SPLIT).DAR Eastern Visayas Regional Director Robert Anthony Yu on Friday said about 129.....»»
First come, first served: Traders get nod to import 200K tons of pork
The inter-agency MAV Management Committee has approved the guidelines on the utilization of additional minimum access volume for imported pork meat to immediately boost domestic supply and to temper the inflationary effect of high prices of fresh pork......»»