Day: June 2, 2025

Cebu: The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) have dispatched an additional 35,000 bags of rice to Cebu as part of the PHP20 per kg rice initiative known as ‘Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na’ in Central Visayas. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and NFA Administrator Larry Lacson led the send-off ceremony in San Jose, Oriental Mindoro. According to Philippines News Agency, the rice was sourced from Mindoro, a significant rice-producing region. Many farmers there have opted to sell to the NFA due to favorable procurement rates of up to PHP24 per kg for dry palay,

Rome: Philippine mangoes have officially made their commercial debut in Italy, as over half a ton of the country’s prized tropical fruit recently arrived at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport in an attempt to capture and win over the Italian market. According to Philippines News Agency, this marks the first time Philippine mangoes have been exported commercially to Italy, achieved through the collaborative efforts of Filipino entrepreneurs and support from the Department of Agriculture and the Philippine Embassy in Rome. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized that this initial mango export to Italy represents more than just a singular achievement, as

Manila: More than 50,000 housing units have been committed by private developers to the recalibrated Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the DHSUD announced that developers Raemulan Lands Inc. (RLI), 8990/Deca Homes, and Fiesta Communities Inc. are involved in horizontal socialized housing developments. RLI CEO Eileen Uy Doyle has pledged 35,656 units across the provinces of Pampanga, Cavite, Bulacan, and Laguna. Meanwhile, Fiesta CEO Christopher Ryan Tan has committed at least 6,387 units, and 8990/Deca Homes President and CEO Vincent Sotto has promised

Legazpi: The 70 barangays of this city are now better equipped to respond to community needs, particularly in disaster risk mitigation and resilience, following the turnover of 45 new rescue vehicles to the barangays. According to Philippines News Agency, outgoing Legazpi City Mayor Alfredo Garbin highlighted the importance of these new vehicles as essential assets for the barangays. He emphasized their role in enhancing the ability to respond quickly to emergencies, ensuring the safety and security of residents. Garbin expressed gratitude for the support from the Ako Bicol (AKB) Partylist in facilitating the turnover of the vehicles, which now equip

Manila: The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have come together to distribute 302 food packs to families of fisherfolk affected by the red tide phenomenon in the towns of Anda and Bolinao, Pangasinan. This initiative targets 208 families in Anda and 94 families in Bolinao, providing relief in the form of rice, canned goods, and instant coffee, among other essentials, following the impact of red tide on their primary source of income. According to Philippines News Agency, the initial distribution focused on families in the hardest-hit areas, as shared