Day: October 11, 2024

Manila: Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday assured consumers of sufficient stock of mixed imported and local well-milled rice worth PHP43 per kilogram under the expanded Rice for All program. This came as the Department of Agriculture (DA) expanded its Rice for All and P29 program or the sale of aging but good quality stocks of rice from the National Food Authority (NFA) worth PHP29/kg in 41 Kadiwa ng Pangulo sites in Luzon. Tiu Laurel said the agency has stocks that can last until early next year following the initial large-scale trial of the Rice for All and

Manila: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved the 268.22 million-euro (USD287.24 million) funding for the Philippines Digital Infrastructure Project. In a statement on Friday, the World Bank said the project which is expected to benefit 20 million Filipinos, aims to improve climate-resilient, secure, and inclusive broadband connectivity across the country. The project will invest in the government’s national fiber optic backbone, middle-mile, and last-mile connectivity infrastructure, while ensuring these facilities are secure against cybersecurity threats and climate risks. The national fiber optic backbone refers to a network of high-capacity fiber optic cables that interconnect different regions of

Tokyo: The Paris Olympic Games, held during the peak of summer, demonstrated to the world the impressive determination of athletes from around the globe as they competed for medals. Interestingly, the tradition of awarding gold, silver and bronze medals has its roots in the World Exposition. At the 1855 Paris Exposition, grand prize, gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to exceptional exhibits. Notable brands like Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Tiffany won medals at subsequent Expos, paving the way for their rise to international prominence. During the fifth Paris Expo in 1900, the Olympic Games were held as part of

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) joined forces with two logistics companies to curb drug trafficking via transport and delivery services. PNP Deputy Chief for Operations Lt. Gen. Michael Dubria, PNP Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) chief Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta, JRS Business Corp. general manager Gerard Payaoan, and Transportify Philippines country director Mario Paulo Bengson signed a memorandum of agreement on the measure in simple rites at Camp Crame, Quezon City on Thursday. ‘This MOA represents a significant step forward in our continuous battle against the illegal drug trade. By collaborating with JRS and Transportify, we are taking proactive measures

Baguio: The Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) provincial and city offices in the Cordillera region have transmitted 1,457 certificates of candidacy (COCs) and certificates of nomination and acceptance (CONA). Comelec Regional Director, lawyer Julius Torres, said in an interview that their provincial offices transmitted the COCs and CONAs individually. ‘Our personnel made themselves busy for the transmittal to beat the (Oct. 11) deadline of submission to the central office,’ Torres said in a message Friday. In Abra, three individuals filed for a seat in Congress, two for governor, two for vice governor, 22 for members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial board)