Day: October 22, 2024

BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government is providing a PHP3.5-million support package to various farmers’ associations and civil society organizations to boost local balut production. Under the Itik-Pinas (Duck) Raising for Balut Production Project implemented by the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), 25 groups were identified as beneficiaries, data from the Expanded Livestock Production and Livelihood Development Program on Tuesday showed. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, who led the project turnover on Monday, said that while the province’s hog industry is still recovering from losses brought by transboundary animal diseases, his administration is looking for other means to assist animal

Manila: The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on Tuesday assured the sustainable sale of Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) rice at PHP29 per kilogram for vulnerable sectors, including members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and solo parents. ‘Lahat ng regions and provinces mayroon po nito. In fact, iyong iba nating mga provinces, dinadala pa sa mga iba’t ibang munisipyo para lahat makinabang (All of the regions and provinces have this. In fact, other provinces are bringing this to different municipalities for everyone to benefit),’ NIA Administrator Eduardo Guillen said during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is pushing for investment incentives to promote the electric mobility (e-mobility) industry, Malacañang said Tuesday. This, as Marcos raised with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) some of the challenges that hinder the development of the e-mobility sector. During a sectoral meeting with the DOST and concerned agencies at Malacañan Palace on Tuesday, Marcos discussed ways to boost the Philippine e-mobility industry through science, technology and innovation. ‘We’re always running into the same problem. It’s the scaling, production design, then the investment. How do we (attract investments)? … ‘Yun ang (That’s the) hardest

Manila: Vince Cuajao scored 34 points, highlighted by seven triples, as Letran beat San Sebastian College-Recoletos in double overtime, 101-98, in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Tuesday. Jimboy Estrada, back from a one-game suspension, contributed 30 points, seven rebounds and five assists for the Knights, who avenged their 84-91 loss in the first round last Sept. 8. Cuajao had nine points in the first overtime while Estrada had five points in the second OT as Letran improved its record to 7-6 for solo fourth behind College of Saint

Manila: Digital bank Maya has partnered with Landers Superstore for the rollout of a high-technology co-branded credit card. In a statement on Tuesday, Maya said the Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card allows cardholders to earn a cashback of up to 5 percent at Landers, 2 percent on dining, and 1 percent on other purchases. Cardholders can also track their cashback earnings and redeem vouchers through the Maya app and can earn up to PHP200,000 cashback annually which is redeemable at Landers. “Filipinos are ready for a credit card that’s easy, rewarding, and hassle-free. We’re taking the credit card experience to