La Union farmers shift to drought-resistant crops to curb El Niño impact
Farmers in La Union are shifting to drought-resistant crops to parry off the dire effects of the El Niño phenomenon in the agriculture sector......»»
Basilan under state of calamity due to drought
The entire island province of Basilan has been placed under a state of calamity due to drought amid the El Niño phenomenon......»»
31 provinces now affected by drought
The number of provinces affected by drought has risen to 31, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
Jerusalem ends PHL’s world title drought in boxing, wins WBC minimumweight belt in Japan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Finally, the Philippines ended its world title drought in boxing after Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem dethroned Yudai Shigeoka via split decision to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight title on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan. Jerusalem flexed his winning might against the heavily favored Japanese world champion after knocking.....»»
Gremlinz ends drought, rules MCBL Season 9
Gremlinz ends drought, rules MCBL Season 9.....»»
Negros sugarcane plantations hit by drought
Nearly 100,000 hectares or one third of sugarcane plantations in Negros have been affected by drought......»»
LABOR DAY
Members of the union Nagkahiusang Mamumuo sa Davao City Water District (NAMADACWAD) joined the International Labor Day rally led by Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) Southern Mindanao on May 1 at Freedom Park as they call for an increase in living wage amid inflation and an end to attacks on union organizing. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com).....»»
On Labor Day, KMU slams red-tagging of union leaders in Davao
Heading in to International Labor Day on May 1, the labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) slams the Marcos Jr. administration for failing to stop the harassment and red-tagging of labor union leaders in Davao Region......»»
Nexperia workers decry mass ‘lay-offs’, claim union-busting
The lay-offs are set to begin while Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations are underway. The post Nexperia workers decry mass ‘lay-offs’, claim union-busting appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Philippines-European Union FTA talks resume in H2
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) are looking to resume formal negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) in the early part of the second half of the year, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»
Int’l floating bookfair docks in La Union
The international floating bookfair “MV Doulos Hope” docked at the Poro Point Freeport Zone, City of San Fernando, La Union on Wednesday ahead of its grand opening slated Friday......»»
La Union logs high road accident rate
The number of vehicular accidents in La Union reached an alarming level last year, according to the Department of Health (DOH)......»»
La Union posts P1 billion in tourism revenues
The provincial government of La Union recorded P1.04 billion in tourism revenues last year......»»
Marcos Jr. signs several laws upgrading SUCs
President Marcos has signed several laws, including one that establishes a college of medicine at the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-South La Union Campus in Agoo, La Union......»»
Wegotmail: Center for Trade Union and Human Rights statement on Masara landslide
Wegotmail: Center for Trade Union and Human Rights statement on Masara landslide.....»»
One Nation, United and Undivided
Statement from the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), representing the collective interests of local government units and officials across the nation, steadfastly champions the principle of “One Nation, United, Undivided.” Our commitment is to foster unity and progress for all Filipinos, recognizing that […].....»»
Going zero waste : La Union villagers exchange fruit seeds with rice
The La Union provincial government is reaping successes of a noble project that seeks not only to help defray expenses of households, but also encourage residents to lead zero waste lifestyles. .....»»
Union Bank board approves P10-B stock rights offering
The board of directors of Union Bank approved a plan to conduct a stock rights offering to raise up to P10 billion to “fund the capital infusion to UnionDigital” and for “projected retail loan availments”......»»
Local officials’ union throws support behind charter change
Not all local government officials, however, share the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines' position on the initiative to amend the Constitution.....»»
Fire razes huge portion of San Fernando City, La Union public market
A thorough probe was launched into what caused the fire that turned the wet section of the San Fernando City, La Union public market into ashes early Thursday......»»
Capitol pledges P3M subsidy to Cebu LGUs amid rising farm losses
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Government has pledged a P3 million in assistance to each of the local government units (LGUs) across the province amid the rising farm losses due to El Niño. The number of farmers affected by the prolonged drought in Cebu has risen significantly to 13,589, which resulted in estimated.....»»