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Philippines struggles to lower rice price despite ample supply
MANILA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines continues to struggle to lower the price of rice despite an ample supply of the national staple, a Philippine agriculture official said Friday. Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro said the Philippines has enough rice supply due to a bumper harvest last year and additional importation in January. "But it's difficult to reduce prices since the cost of the gra.....»»
Philippines struggles to lower rice price despite ample supply
MANILA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines continues to struggle to lower the price of rice despite an ample supply of the national staple, a Philippine agriculture official said Friday. Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro said the Philippines has enough rice supply due to a bumper harvest last year and additional importation in January. "But it's difficult to reduce prices since the cost of the gra.....»»
Edu to join Gilas despite injury
Newly-reappointed Gilas head coach Tim Cone said yesterday injured Japanese B-League center AJ Edu will join the national team in Hong Kong for the first game of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window despite not being able to play......»»
Police: No truth to bomb threat at PI’s prayer rally
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has debunked a text message claiming a bomb threat at the People's Initiative (PI) “Unity for One Nation, One Prayer” rally in San Pedro Square. The message warned of possible explosions at Rizal Park, one of the rally venues. Despite the lack of credible threats, the police urged vigilance and cooperation from the public for safety. Approximately 300 police personnel were deployed to secure various rally points, with additional support from volunteers and security clusters. Task Force Davao also activated a high alert status as part of the city's security measures. Captain John Louie Dema-ala confirmed that the circulating threat was unfounded and aimed at intimidating rallyists. Despite this, nearly 17,000 Dabawenyos joined the rally to oppose the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) movement. The police and security forces remain vigilant and are conducting ongoing investigations into the social media threat......»»
Bucks fire coach despite 30-13 record
Bucks fire coach despite 30-13 record.....»»
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......»»
China’s military and government acquire Nvidia chips despite US ban
The sales by largely unknown Chinese suppliers highlight the difficulties Washington faces, despite its bans, in completely cutting off China's access to advanced US chips that could fuel breakthroughs in AI and sophisticated computers for its military.....»»
SEC approves NexGen IPO
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the P478.4 million initial public offering of renewable energy developer NexGen Energy Corp......»»
ADB approves $10 million to support DALI expansion
The Asian Development Bank is infusing $10 million worth of investments to support DALI Everyday Grocery chain’s expansion plans......»»
DBM approves creation of 5K non-teaching positions in DepEd
The Department of Budget and Management has approved the creation of 5,000 new non-teaching positions at the Department of Education with the aim of unburdening teachers from administrative tasks......»»
Coal Asia Holdings board approves 10-for-1 stock split
Coal Asia Holdings [COAL 0.20 unch; 22% avgVol] [link] disclosed that its board approved a measure that would change the par value of its capital stock from P1.00/share to P0.10/share......»»
AIIB approves P64 billion loan for Bataan-Cavite bridge
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is extending up to P64 billion in loans to fund the construction of the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) project and enhance connectivity in the Greater Manila Area......»»
US approves funds for modernization of Philippine power sector
The United States Trade and Development Agency has approved the release of funds that will support efforts for the modernization and buildout of electricity transmission and distribution networks in the Philippines......»»
Marcos approves return to old school calendar; SY 2024-2025 to end April 15
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday approved a proposal for schools in basic education to end School Year 2024-2025 on April 15 as part of the government's gradual revert to the old academic calendar without cutting the required number of school days and resorting to Saturday classes......»»
House approves Frasco’s affordable funeral service bill on 2nd reading
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A proposal by 5th District Representative Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco to allow every Filipino family access to affordable and decent caskets for their department family members was approved on second reading during the plenary session of the House of Representatives on Monday, May 20. “By passing the Affordable Funeral Service Act,.....»»
SEC approves Maynilad’s P15 billion ‘blue bond’ offering
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to the P15 billion blue bond offering of West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc......»»
Vista Land board approves P5-B preferred shares offer
Vista Land [VLL 1.50 ?2.0%; 0% avgVol] [link] disclosed that its board has approved a P5 billion preferred shares offering, consisting of 50,000,000 Series 2 Preferred Shares priced at P100/share......»»
Gerald Anderson approves Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia reunion movie
Kapamilya actor Gerald Anderson approved the reunion movie of girlfriend Julia Barretto with her ex-boyfriend Joshua Garcia. .....»»
Marcos Jr. approves military procurement ‘wish list’
Amid continuing maritime aggression by China, President Marcos has approved a $35-billion budget to modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines with the Philippine Navy getting the largest chunk to strengthen capabilities in the West Philippine Sea......»»
Arthaland board approves P3-B preferred shares sale
The Arthaland board of directors approved a follow-on offering of up to P3 billion worth of preferred shares at P500/share......»»