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At least 100 hectares hit by forest fires in Negros Occidental
The area affected by the fire is uninhabited, says Candoni town acting fire marshal Marlon Estimar.....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 27 February 2024
Energy exploration in BARMM opened for bidding The Department of Energy has opened four areas in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao for exploration, development, and production of indigenous energy sources. Energy Undersecretary Alessandro Sales said coal exploration marked as “PDA-BC-1” covering 14,856 hectares in Kapai and Tagoloan towns in Lanao del Sur is […].....»»
Philippines out to regain stature as top seaweed exporter
Boosting local seaweed output to regain the country’s stature as the world’s top exporter of the commodity would require expanding production areas by 85,000 hectares, the Department of Agriculture said......»»
Department of Agriculture to farmers: Replant immediately
The Department of Agriculture is urging rice farmers tilling at least 26,000 hectares to immediately replant palay after their harvest to mitigate the impact of El Niño on rice output......»»
Gov’t urged to revert unproductive fishponds to mangroves for climate fight
More than half of the Philippines’ extensive mangrove ecosystems, estimated at 450,000 hectares in 1918, have been lost primarily to fishpond conversion and other coastal development projects. .....»»
El Niño agriculture damage reaches P151.3 million
Damage to agriculture due to El Niño in Western Visayas and Zamboanga peninsula has reached P151.3 million, with 3,291 hectares of agricultural land affected, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
DA: Shear line agriculture damage reaches P137 million
The shear line’s damage to the agriculture sector in Davao and Caraga reached P136.57 million covering at least 9,043 hectares of rice and corn, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
Miss Universe PH mas maraming ‘reyna’ ang kokoronahan ngayong 2024
MUKHANG mas exciting ang coronation day ng Miss Universe Philippines pageant ngayong taon! Bukod kasi sa main title na MUPH, mas marami pang reyna ang magwawagi at kokoronahan. Inanunsyo ng pageant organizer na Empire Philippines na dinagdagan ng apat pang additional tites ang tatanghalin. Ito raw ay para sa international franchises under the brand of.....»»
Solve vote-buying problem first, Comelec told
Instead of granting the Commission on Elections additional powers that could regulate candidates’ use of social media, the Comelec should focus on addressing the perennial problem of vote-buying first, Lanao del Norte Rep. Khalid Dimaporo said Wednesday......»»
Goldilocks rolling out 30 franchise-owned stores
Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc., part of the SM group’s portfolio investments, is rolling out an additional 30 franchise-owned stores this year as it continues to drive expansion through partnerships......»»
Teachers group press DepEd for more funding to hold indoor year-end rites
ACT Chairperson Vladimer Quetua said that additional funds on top of schools' maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE) are needed to secure suitable venues for graduation and moving up ceremonies. .....»»
P8 billion medical aid OK’d for health workers, poor patients
An additional P8.005 billion for medical assistance has been approved for release by the Department of Budget and Management......»»
Apple introduces additional exemptions to EU core tech fee after developer backlash
Apple has announced changes to its fee structure for iOS developers in the European Union in response to the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The.....»»
Angkas empowers riders as entrepreneurs
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the well-being of its biker community and empower its biker-partners, homegrown motorcycle taxi company Angkas launched the Angkasosyo Hub in July 2023. Since then, these additional source of livelihood has transformed its riders into successful entrepreneurs......»»
Did hocus-PCOS do this in your town in 2022?
This town of 30 barangays had only 153 precincts in Election 2022. Yet four candidates for mayor got identical votes in many precincts. In others, the three “losers” got 1, 2 or 3 additional or fewer votes......»»
Taylor Swift ibinunyag ang ‘secret’ project, may extra 15 songs ang album
ANG bongga ng sorpresa ng international pop star na si Taylor Swift para sa kanyang fans! Dalawang oras makalipas ang pag-release ng kanyang bagong album, may nilabas agad siyang dagdag na 15 tracks. Kaloka ‘diba, hindi paisa-isa ang additional or bonus songs ni Tay Tay, kundi 15! Dahil diyan, naging dalawa ang bagong album ng.....»»
Therma Visayas shoulder to shoulder with LGU to fight Toledo fire
Last April 7, 2024, team members of Therma Visayas, Inc. (TVI), an AboitizPower subsidiary, sprung into action and responded to the fire that ravaged 23 homes in Barangay Luray 1, Toledo City, Cebu. Going beyond their roles as company personnel, the TVI volunteers served as additional emergency responders in the city. At approximately 12:30 pm,.....»»
Marcos: No additional EDCA sites in Philippines
The government has no plan of giving US forces access to more military bases in the country under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, President Marcos said yesterday, even as he expects expanded joint combat exercises with US and Japanese troops in the coming months......»»
Group calls for lease-free installation of broadband links
Like free access to electricity and water lines, the installation of broadband connectivity should not bear additional costs to internet providers, according to CitizenWatch Philippines......»»
DOH expecting shortage on pertussis vaccines
A shortage of pertussis or whooping cough vaccines is expected next month and an order for additional doses will be placed, according to the Department of Health......»»