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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: The Philippines and Morocco celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations with a joint commemorative stamp featuring the Mactan-Cebu and Marrakech Menara airports. According to Philippine News Agency, in a news release on Tuesday, Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) Postmaster General Luis Carlos said the stamps symbolize a bridge that connects the countries’ innovation and connectivity in the aviation sector. The PHLPost stamp features the architecture of Mactan-Cebu International Airport Terminal 2, which includes a wave-like roof structure that represents the traditional Filipino “bangka” (boat canoes), supported by large glulam wood arches. Meanwhile, the Marrakech Menara Airport’s architecture combines modern design

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways – National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) will undertake 24-hour road and bridge rehabilitation in three cities within Metro Manila during the Holy Week holidays. According to Philippine News Agency, the DPWH announced that these repair works will commence at 11 p.m. on April 16, Holy Wednesday, and conclude by 5 a.m. on April 21, Easter Monday. The schedule aims to minimize disruption during a period when traffic is expected to be lighter due to the holidays. In Pasig City, the roadworks will focus on replacing an expansion joint along the southbound portion of

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday called on fish retailers to avoid taking advantage of consumers amid the observance of Holy Week: The Department of Agriculture (DA) issued a directive urging fish vendors to maintain reasonable pricing during the Lenten season, a period when demand for fish and seafood typically increases as many Catholics refrain from eating meat, particularly on Good Friday. According to Philippine News Agency, Assistant Secretary Joycel Panlilio, the DA deputy spokesperson, emphasized that the current prices of fish products in local markets should not see further increases. Panlilio stated that the Lenten season and

Manila: A weeklong law enforcement operation in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) concluded with the arrest of 22 individuals involved in illegal activities, including 17 with outstanding warrants. The operation, which took place from April 7 to 14, also led to the confiscation of smuggled goods and illegal substances, the BARMM police reported. According to Philippine News Agency, Brig. Gen. Romeo Macapaz, director of the BARMM police, stated that the coordinated operations resulted in the seizure of smuggled cigarettes and petroleum products valued at PHP1 million, and the recovery of over PHP4 million worth of suspected shabu