Day: October 23, 2025

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday warned that it would issue show-cause orders against those behind the spiking rice retail prices amid a stable supply. This announcement comes as the prevailing price of premium imported and local rice in Metro Manila rose to PHP50 per kg. as of October 20, exceeding the PHP43 maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) set for 5 percent broken imported rice. According to Philippines News Agency, DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa has assured swift actions against those who may be taking advantage of consumers, starting Thursday or within the week. “Mag-iikot muli

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. extended his congratulations to Takaichi Sanae on her groundbreaking election as Japan’s first female prime minister, marking a significant milestone for democracy and gender representation. According to Philippines News Agency, Takaichi, a veteran member of the Liberal Democratic Party and a close associate of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, took the reins from Shigeru Ishiba after securing a decisive majority in Japan’s parliament. President Marcos noted that Takaichi’s leadership highlights Japan’s dedication to democratic principles and its commitment to progress and representation. President Marcos expressed his eagerness to collaborate with Prime Minister Takaichi in

Manila: The Department of Education (DepEd) will sign a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and local government units (LGUs) to address the classroom backlog in the country, Malaca±ang said on Wednesday. The signing of the MOA is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to provide direct funding to LGUs for the construction of classrooms in the country, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a press briefing. According to Philippines News Agency, a memorandum of agreement is set to be signed by the DPWH, DepEd, and local government units

Manila: Malaca±ang announced Wednesday that the potential reimposition of the death penalty, amid worries about widespread governmental corruption, necessitates a thorough study. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has yet to declare his stance on calls for reinstating the death penalty as a deterrent against corruption. Castro emphasized that any decision to reinstate and lift the suspension of the death penalty should be meticulously examined, highlighting that this is not a decision to be made hastily. The push for the death penalty, particularly for plunder, has intensified following accusations

Manila: Researchers have uncovered the hidden carbon storage potential of Pag-asa Island’s small and remote beach forest, revealing its ability to store nearly 10,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2), equivalent to the annual emissions of about 2,000 cars. A study by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR’s) Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) published in the August 2025 issue of the Philippine Journal of Science showed that the 32-hectare Pag-asa Island, located in the West Philippine Sea and within the Kalayaan Group of Islands, is a quiet yet powerful ecosystem at work. According to Philippines News Agency, the