Philippines seeks ‘best’ WTO deal for farmers, fishermen
“Get the best deal.”.....»»
PBBM to distribute land titles, support services to Eastern Visayas farmers
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to lead the distribution of 5,438 land titles and P509.45 million worth of support services projects to farmers of Eastern Visayas region on May 20, 2024, to be held at Tacloban City Convention Center. Of the 5,438 land titles, 5,400 are electronic titles issued under the Support to […] The post PBBM to distribute land titles, support services to Eastern Visayas farmers appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security
Tensions in the peasant community of Lupang Tartaria flared up starting April 16 when armed security forces from Jarton Security Agency, Inc. began threatening to erect a barricade around the vicinity. In response, the farmers erected their own fence and set up a protest camp. The post Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Tartaria farmers defend their land, resist entry of armed goons
At least 60 armed personnel have been reportedly building fences in the farmlands of barangay Tartaria, Silang, Cavite since April 16, prompting farmers to defend their community. The post Tartaria farmers defend their land, resist entry of armed goons appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
NZ - UAE trade agreement consultation begins
Following a meeting with UAE Trade Minister Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi at the WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, Trade Minister Todd McClay has launched public consultation for a trade agreement between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). "The UAE is a top-20 export market for New Zealand, and our largest market in the Middle East, with exports increasing 17% i.....»»
Wasting our resources
I can with all honesty attest to the fact that during my entire career as a business journalist, we as a nation continue to waste our natural resources and that our farmers, miners, loggers, fishermen and most of the working population do not properly exploit the benefits and enjoy the rewards that our resources have provided us with......»»
The WTO: More important now than ever
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy – it brings countries and people together and can transform our lives for the better......»»
DBP seeks capital buildup of up to P300 billion
State-run Development Bank of the Philippines is hoping to raise its authorized capital stock to P300 billion as the bank seeks to amend its nearly three-decade-old charter......»»
Farmers want tariffication review, cool to rice SRP
Farmers in Central Luzon, considered as the rice granary of the Philippines, are calling for the abolition or review of the Rice Tariffication Law......»»
Philippines, Vietnam ink 5-year rice supply deal
The Philippines signed on Tuesday a five-year deal with Vietnam to ensure steady supply of affordable rice to the country as global prices of the staple continue to surge......»»
Philippines to sign 5-year rice deal with Vietnam
The Philippines is expected to forge a five-year rice deal with Vietnam during President Marcos’ state visit later this month to ensure stable supply even during calamities, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday......»»
Fishermen in the Philippines still damaging marine ecosystem
Crew members pull the net with fish in tow onboard a catcher vessel in the fishing grounds in the Sulu Sea, the Philippines, April 27, 2023. /CFPFishermen in the Philippines are still overfishing the sea areas around the island country, damaging the marine ecosystem, which in turn is threatening their own survival. Conservation group Oceana said more than 75 percent of the nation's fishing g.....»»
Fishermen in the Philippines still damaging marine ecosystem
Crew members pull the net with fish in tow onboard a catcher vessel in the fishing grounds in the Sulu Sea, the Philippines, April 27, 2023. /CFPFishermen in the Philippines are still overfishing the sea areas around the island country, damaging the marine ecosystem, which in turn is threatening their own survival. Conservation group Oceana said more than 75 percent of the nation's fishing g.....»»
Initiatives for coco farmers endorsed
Initiatives for coco farmers endorsed.....»»
Boost for Local Agriculture: DOLE Turns Over Food Processing Machinery to Himamaylan Farmers
Boost for Local Agriculture: DOLE Turns Over Food Processing Machinery to Himamaylan Farmers.....»»
166K rice farmers in W. Visayas get certified seeds for dry season
166K rice farmers in W. Visayas get certified seeds for dry season.....»»
Capitol prepares funds for farmers affected by dry spell
Capitol prepares funds for farmers affected by dry spell.....»»
Farmers, fishers lauded for role in food security, agri productivity dev’t
Farmers, fishers lauded for role in food security, agri productivity dev’t.....»»
City farmers urged to coordinate with brgys for rainwater catchment project
City farmers urged to coordinate with brgys for rainwater catchment project.....»»
Philippine seeks to break Guinness record with pork dishes
A group of hog farmers will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the most number of pork dishes on display, which will be served during the organization’s festival in Quezon City and Marikina from March 1 to 5......»»
Cebu City Council seeks biz owners’ sentiments before approving CBRT’s link to the port feature
Cebu City Council seeks biz owners’ sentiments before approving CBRT’s link to the port feature.....»»