Day: December 4, 2025

La union: A La Union farmer is encouraging others to switch from seasonal crops to lemon trees, citing year-round harvests and resilience against weather disruptions. According to Philippines News Agency, Lope Bautista of L and D Citrus Farm in Naguilian stated that lemon trees provide non-stop income compared to traditional rice and vegetables. Bautista emphasized, “This is the best in agriculture even if you are sending children to school, because it is year-round, the income is non-stop.” Bautista began his farming venture in 2019, initially facing challenges in selling green lemons. However, demand for lemons surged during the pandemic, prompting

Pangasinan: A Super Rural Health Unit (RHU) has been inaugurated in Pangasinan to provide essential healthcare services to the local community, particularly benefiting the residents of the town’s highland villages. The facility is located in Barangay Lareg-Lareg and aims to address the healthcare needs of the area. According to Philippines News Agency, the newly constructed Super RHU offers a range of services, including free medical consultations, immunizations, prenatal services, and the provision of medicines. Dr. Anna Ma. Teresa de Guzman, the RHU physician, emphasized that all medical services at the facility are free of charge. The unit is staffed by

Manila: Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry announced plans to evaluate mining operations that fail to follow good mining practices in the wake of devastating flash floods in Sumatra. ‘Any mining activity that has any impact on the environment must be prepared. We will evaluate it, including mines and others,’ said ESDM Ministry spokesperson Dwi Anggia, speaking from Jakarta on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Anggia explained that the review will target mines linked to ecosystem damage, while the ministry’s immediate focus remains on restoring flood-affected areas and ensuring energy supply for recovery efforts. Critics argue that mining

Manila: The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has initiated exploratory talks with Al Mansour Holding, a Qatari firm, to discuss potential investments amounting to several billion pesos in the Mindanao region, as officials reported. According to Philippines News Agency, MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno stated that discussions with the sovereign-backed company have included potential projects in energy, infrastructure, agriculture, digital transformation, and financing. The talks have opened opportunities for Mindanao to address existing challenges in energy supply, logistics connectivity, food security, and digital infrastructure. Specific investment areas being explored encompass integrated renewable and LNG energy systems, inland port development, agro-industrial estates,