Day: March 11, 2025

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced that the prices of red and white onions are expected to decrease as the harvest season progresses, making it unlikely for the government to set a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for these commodities. According to Philippines News Agency, this announcement comes after some groups proposed including onions among agricultural commodities, such as rice and pork, that have an MSRP. In an interview, DA Assistant Secretary for Agribusiness, Marketing, and Consumer Affairs Genevieve Velicaria-Guevarra confirmed that no formal request for an MSRP on onions has been received. She explained that the current

Baguio City: An additional eight Negosyo Centers are set to open in the Cordillera this year to help more business owners and would-be entrepreneurs. The new centers will bring the total number to 70 across the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). According to Philippines News Agency, the eight new Negosyo hubs will be set up in the municipalities of Luba and Pilar in the province of Abra; Pasil and Tanudan in Kalinga; Calanasan and Kabugao in Apayao; Hungduan in Ifugao; and Sadanga in Mountain Province. Lawyer Raymond Panhon, regional director of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), announced during the

Davao City: As the world prepares to mark World Kidney Day (WKD) on March 14, nephrologists in this city are reminding the public to prioritize kidney health and seek early consultations for detection and prevention. In an interview Tuesday, Dr. Ma. Theresa Bad-ang, nephrologist and head of the Southern Philippines Medical Center – Human Advocate and Retrieval Effort, emphasized the importance of this year’s WKD theme, ‘Are Your Kidneys OK?’ The campaign aims to raise awareness about kidney health and encourage proactive measures to protect the kidneys. According to Philippines News Agency, kidney disease is a growing health concern in

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) announced a significant increase in dengue cases, with a total of 62,313 cases recorded from January 1 to March 1, marking a 73 percent rise compared to the same period in 2024. According to Philippines News Agency, the regions with the highest number of cases are Calabarzon, which reported 12,735 cases; the National Capital Region with 11,291 cases; and Central Luzon, which logged 10,185 cases. Despite the rise in cases, the case fatality rate has decreased to 0.35 percent, down from 0.42 percent in 2024. The Department of Health has urged the public and

Quezon City: Families of extrajudicial killing (EJK) victims under the previous administration’s drug war gathered on Tuesday for a thanksgiving Mass following the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte through a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Fr. Bong Sarabia said the Mass, held at the Ina ng Lupang Pangako Parish in Payatas, Quezon City, was attended by those who lost a family member during Duterte’s war on drugs. According to Philippines News Agency, the Mass served as a moment of gratitude and hope for justice for the families affected by the crackdown. Fr. Sarabia described the arrest