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Native garlic to raise local sufficiency to 20 percent

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is raising the country’s self-sufficiency in garlic to 20 percent next year by expanding domestic output in the Ilocos region and other areas nationwide......»»

Category: financeSource: philstar philstarJun 4th, 2024

PhilRice: 95% rice sufficiency by 2028 possible

The Philippines can achieve 95 percent rice sufficiency by 2028 through the use of both hybrid and inbred varieties of palay, the Philippine Rice Research Institute said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Philippines rice sufficiency in 2028 dubious – group

The National Irrigation Administration projection that the Philippines can achieve rice sufficiency in 2028 is dubious, according to farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Rice sufficiency possible in 2028 – NIA official

The Philippines can achieve rice sufficiency in 2028 as palay production is expected to go up this year despite the El Niño weather phenomenon, according to the National Irrigation Administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Moalboal s native chicken production project set to boost rural incomes, agricultural productivity

Moalboal s native chicken production project set to boost rural incomes, agricultural productivity.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Introducing native coffee in a tea bag in Cotabato City

For Mrs. Mambai Sapalon-Romasanta, 53, the way powdered native coffee is being sold in Cotabato City is just not presentable. In the public market, for example, ground coffee is being displayed in big mounds out in the open air like the way vendors sell rice. And with the way Cotabateños prepare their coffee—brewing the coffee […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Rights groups urge German, Czech Republic gov’ts to raise lack of accountability, continuing killings

Human rights group Karapatan urged the governments of Germany and the Czech Republic to raise concerns on the “dire lack of accountability and the continuing killings in the Philippines” as Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is on a state visit in the said countries. The post Rights groups urge German, Czech Republic gov’ts to raise lack of accountability, continuing killings appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Philippines slightly upgrades GDP growth to 6 pct in Q3

MANILA, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday slightly upgraded year-on-year growth of gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2023 to 6 percent from preliminary estimate of 5.9 percent. "The major contributors to the upward revision were manufacturing, from 1.7 percent to 1.8 percent; financial and insurance activities, from 9.5 percent to 9.6 percent; and accomm.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Despite low wages, Pandi-based ‘maninipit’ mothers try to augment family income

Assembling clothespins is among the many jobs women do in the occupied houses in Pandi, Bulacan. The mothers mentioned other low-income jobs like garlic peeling, rug making and notebook sewing. The post Despite low wages, Pandi-based ‘maninipit’ mothers try to augment family income appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Fake witness, fake mayor, fake rice sufficiency

Two Senate committees, on dangerous drugs and on women, are wasting valuable hours focusing on two things:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Meralco, DOE urge firms to join ILP to ensure power supply sufficiency

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and the Department of Energy (DOE) called on companies to participate in the government's Interruptible Load Program (ILP) to help maintain adequate power supply during the warm and dry season......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

EDITORIAL — Rice sufficiency

Once again, rice prices accounted for a substantial percentage of the food-fueled increase in the inflation rate last month......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Continue serving with care, compassion, PBBM tells DSWD

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of serving the public with care and compassion during the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) 73rd anniversary celebration. He commended the DSWD for its continuous efforts in providing aid to disaster victims and the disadvantaged sectors. President Marcos urged the DSWD to treat the poor and vulnerable with kindness and empathy, highlighting the agency's role in uplifting communities. He also noted the significant increase in the agency's budget, particularly for programs such as Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), senior pension, food catering operations, and the food stamps program. President Marcos emphasized that the DSWD's programs are designed to offer a hand up rather than a handout, aiming to empower individuals and families to improve their circumstances. He underscored the government's commitment to dignified giving and support for those in need, emphasizing the agency's role in providing assistance while promoting self-sufficiency......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Liza tumutulong sa pag-raise ng pondo para sa mga batang biktima ng giyera

After ng ilang linggong 'missing in action' sa online world, muling naging active si Liza Soberano sa social media. The post Liza tumutulong sa pag-raise ng pondo para sa mga batang biktima ng giyera first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Rights group, church raise alarm on civilians killings in Negros Island

Rights group, church raise alarm on civilians killings in Negros Island.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

SMC to raise P20 billion from bond issuance

Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. intends to raise P20 billion from the offering of the remaining tranche of its bond program......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Fisherfolk raise alarm over demolition of Navotas City fishing structures

“Affected fisherfolk and other residents ‘highly believe’ that the dismantling order is part of the 650-hectare reclamation project in the area.” The post Fisherfolk raise alarm over demolition of Navotas City fishing structures appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

DOH, SPMC raise colorectal cancer awareness

THE Department of Health (DOH) and the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) collaborated to raise awareness about colorectal cancer causes and symptoms during the Kapihan sa Dabaw at SM Ecoland on Monday morning, March 25, 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

DFNN plans to raise P450-M through private placements

DFNN said that its board has approved a plan to raise P450 million through private placements......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

SM Prime expects to raise P25 billion from bond issue

Sy-led integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc. is gearing up to raise as much as P25 billion from a proposed bond offering to fuel its expansion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

K-pop fandoms join hands to raise funds for Girls Can campaign

Globe, through its KmmunityPH online K-culture community, recently partnered up with several K-pop girl group fandoms to raise funds for World Vision’s "Girls Can" campaign......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024