Day: April 15, 2025

Manila: The Philippines is on track to achieving food security, particularly in rice supply, with the country’s buffer stock now sufficient for over nine days, the National Food Authority (NFA) said Tuesday. According to Philippine News Agency, in a press briefing, NFA Administrator Larry Lacson highlighted that the Marcos administration’s food security targets are being met, with significant improvements noted in the country’s rice reserves. Lacson emphasized that the buffer stock has increased from one day to 9.36 days within less than a year, which he considers a positive indicator of progress. Lacson further mentioned plans to expand the rice

Manila: Senators on Tuesday called for urgent and coordinated action to improve road safety during the Holy Week break following a wave of vehicular mishaps, highlighting the need for stricter enforcement, better safety protocols, and stronger regulatory oversight of public transport operations. According to Philippine News Agency, Senator Grace Poe emphasized the importance of coordination between transportation agencies and local government units (LGUs) to ensure visibility of traffic enforcers and consistent enforcement of traffic laws. She stressed that with more motorists on the road, authorities cannot afford to have lackluster enforcement of traffic regulations. The lawmaker also renewed her call

Manila: Thirty-three Catholic churches and chapels in the province of La Union are all set to welcome visitors for the Visita Iglesia, a cherished Catholic tradition of visiting churches during the Holy Week. According to Philippine News Agency, among the most frequented churches is the St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, also known as Namacpacan Church in Luna. This church is renowned for housing the Shrine of the Miraculous Lady of Namacpacan, affectionately known to devotees as Apo Baket. Apo Baket is credited with miraculous acts, such as enabling a disabled woman to walk, appearing in a dream to Pope Pius

Pangasinan: The Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPPO) has reactivated 105 police assistance desks throughout the province, while the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has reactivated its motorists’ assistance hubs for the Lenten season. “Police visibility is essential especially during this time to ensure peace and order in the province,” stated PPPO director Col. Rollyfer Capoquian in an interview on Tuesday. According to Philippine News Agency, the assistance desks are strategically located, with 31 in places of worship, 41 in major thoroughfares, 13 in transport hubs, and 20 in commercial areas. In addition to the assistance desks, tourist police

Manila: A visiting United States Senate delegation has reaffirmed its commitment and support for the Philippine-United States alliance under the second Trump administration, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo stated Tuesday. US Senators John Peter Ricketts (R-Nebraska), Christopher Coons (D-Delaware), and Theodore Paul Budd (R-North Carolina) met with Manalo on Monday to discuss defense cooperation, economic security, and economic resilience, among other topics. According to Philippine News Agency, the meeting concluded with the US Congressional delegation emphasizing their commitment to the Philippines-US alliance. Manalo shared details of the meeting on X (Twitter), noting the discussions included US Ambassador to Manila MaryKay