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Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine agriculture sector grew by 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest and record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. "Agriculture has contributed positively to the growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said......»»
El Nino pattern costs Philippine agriculture over 68 mln USD
MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- The El Nino dry spell and drought damage to Philippine agriculture has reached over 3.94 billion pesos (roughly 68 million U.S. dollars), official data released on Friday showed. According to the Department of Agriculture, 11 regions across the Southeast Asian country are reeling from the weather phenomenon, which has affected nearly 74,000 farmers and fisherfolk. More than 66,000 he.....»»
Talisay City Fire displaces 16 families, leaving damage of P1.2 million
Talisay City Fire displaces 16 families, leaving damage of P1.2 million.....»»
Man-made disasters cost Philippines 164.87 mln USD in 2023
MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Man-made disasters caused the total damage in the Philippines worth 9.29 billion pesos (164.87 million U.S. dollars) in 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Tuesday. The agency said that out of the total annual damage, 4.93 billion pesos (87.5 million dollars), or 53.1 percent, was due to the oil spill. "The reported oil spill in various regions resulted in dam.....»»
Teodoro steers Mindoro past Bicol in MPBL
Teytey Teodoro found his groove in the homestretch and lifted the Mindoro Tamaraws past the Bicol Oragons, 84-81, on Monday in the 6th MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Season at the Kamalig Coliseum in Orion, Bataan......»»
Teodoro steers Mindoro past Bicol in MPBL
Teytey Teodoro found his groove in the homestretch and lifted the Mindoro Tamaraws past the Bicol Oragons, 84-81, on Monday in the 6th MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Season at the Kamalig Coliseum in Orion, Bataan......»»
China sidetracked as funding source for PNR Bicol
The government is taking another funding route for the Philippine National Railways South Long Haul, also called the PNR Bicol instead of China. It is seeking the assistance of the Asian Development Bank instead to pursue the long-delayed rail project......»»
Remembering EDSA in Bicol | PNP opts for ‘police power’ in freedom parks
During the People Power commemoration, the Philippine National Police (PNP) occupied all parks in Camarines Sur for their supposed “outreach” program. Still, it did not stop more than 300 activists here to stage a protest action in the afternoon of Feb. 25. The post Remembering EDSA in Bicol | PNP opts for ‘police power’ in freedom parks appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Empowering Communities: Sorsogon City s BarangayPamurayanBenefits from Unique Collaborative Outreach
Sorsogon City, February 24, 2024 - In a heartwarming display of community collaboration, The Real Sorsoguenos Football Club (RSFC), Delta Beta Omega Sorsogon (DBO), Kurit-Lagting Art Collective, and Concerned Artists of the Philippines Bicol Chapter (CAP-Bicol), in partnership with Chacon General Hospital, successfully organized a Community Outreach and Medical Mission in Barangay Pamurayan,.....»»
Problema sa Anesthesiologist, matutuldukan na
Matutuldukan na ang problema sa limitadong serbisyo ng Anesthesiologist sa Eastern Bicol Medical Center (EBMC). Ito ay sa pamamagitan nang pag-adopt sa Sangguniang Panlalawangan 4th Regular Session noong Enero 29, 2024 na nagpapahintulot kay Gobernador Joseph C. Cua na pumasok at lumagda sa isang Contract of Service sa pangalan Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Catanduanes kasama […] The post Problema sa Anesthesiologist, matutuldukan na appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
Bicol lawmakers rally behind Romualdez
The Senate inquiry into the people’s initiative being pushed by leaders of the House of Representatives is “undue meddling” and a breach of inter-parliamentary courtesy, according to four Bicol representatives in defense of Speaker Martin Romualdez......»»
Statement | For exposing NTF-ELCAC’s lies, Bicol journo red-tagged anew
Bulatlat condemns the latest red-tagging of Albay-based journalist Reynard Magtoto who wrote an in-depth report about the lies and deceptive activities of the National Task Force to End the Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) in the region. The post Statement | For exposing NTF-ELCAC’s lies, Bicol journo red-tagged anew appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Bicol rice retail prices hit P75/kilo
Retail prices of rice in Bicol have reached P75 per kilo, according to watchdog group Bantay Bigas......»»
Exam leak: Over 20K students to retake admission test at West Visayas State University
More than 20,000 examinees will need to retake the qualifying test at the West Visayas State University in the Western Visayas region after officials confirmed that the admission test questions were leaked among some examinees......»»
Negros Occidental El Niño agriculture losses hit P7 million
Damage to rice fields in three areas in Negros Occidental, which are experiencing drought due to El Niño, has reached P7 million, the office of the provincial agriculturist reported yesterday......»»
Shear line damages P172-M worth of agri products, infra in Davao region
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 January) – The recent heavy rains brought by the shear line destroyed at least P172 million worth of agricultural products and infrastructure in the Davao region. Data from the Department of Agriculture – Davao region (DA-Davao) said the initial damage to palay, corn and other high-value crops reached P145.3 million. […].....»»
Over 600-K affected by shear line in Davao
Over 600,000 people in Davao Region were affected by a shear line, causing unprecedented damage and extensive flooding and landslides. The regional director of the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region emphasized the need to address these issues and called for collaboration to prevent future disasters. The agriculture sector suffered over P50 million in damages, while infrastructure incurred around P25 million in damages. The report also highlighted the impact on road sections, bridges, and houses, with significant assistance provided by OCD-Davao. Plans are underway for a region-wide flooding dialogue and realignment of projects with disaster prevention efforts in collaboration with the Department of Public Works and Highways. Related stories include urging proactive measures in establishing disaster services at barangays and the expedited release of aid for Davao disaster victims......»»
P39 million shabu seized, 240 drug personalities nabbed in Central Visayas during Holy Week
P39 million shabu seized, 240 drug personalities nabbed in Central Visayas during Holy Week.....»»
Sacleo: P42.7 million shabu, firearms seized in Central Visayas
Sacleo: P42.7 million shabu, firearms seized in Central Visayas.....»»
EL Niño agriculture damage balloons to P3.94 billion
Damage to the agriculture sector due to El Niño has reached P3.94 billion, covering 66,065 hectares and affecting 73,713 farmers and fisherfolk, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»