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Manila: The National Food Authority (NFA) has announced plans to auction off its aging rice stocks in an effort to free up warehouse space. The aging rice refers to milled rice stocks that are at least two months and a day old. According to Philippines News Agency, NFA Administrator Larry Lacson stated in a media interview that the auction would help the agency secure more space for local palay (unhusked rice) procurement from farmers during the dry harvest season. Lacson mentioned that the auction is expected to take place by the end of this month or early next month, targeting

Manila: The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is stepping up efforts to engage Filipino youth nationwide to take an active role in land reform advocacy and support agricultural development. In a news release on Monday, DAR said it has conducted interactive forums in universities and schools from Cagayan Valley, Zamboanga Peninsula, and the Cordillera Administrative Region in a series of Stakeholders’ Engagement with the Youth events. According to Philippines News Agency, DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III stated that the initiative aims to promote the Support to the Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (Project SPLIT) while inspiring the youth to

Manila: The Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas remains solid and continues to build momentum ahead of the May 12 elections due to the coalition’s growing national and local support, campaign manager and Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco said on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the five-party Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, composed of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, Lakas-CMD, National People’s Coalition, National Unity Party, and Nacionalista Party, is intact. Tiangco stated that the administration coalition is being strengthened not just by traditional alliances but by a growing wave of grassroots support. “Our candidates continue to receive overwhelming support both at

Zamboanga City: Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Roy Galido on Sunday paid tribute to the troops who were killed and injured during a confrontation with lawless elements in Basilan on April 11. According to Philippines News Agency, Galido, alongside Western Mindanao Command chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, visited the wake of Sgt. Reymark Bation and Cpl. Jordan Daquipel. Both soldiers belonged to the 18th Infantry Battalion and were honored at the St. Peter Funeral Homes in Zamboanga City, as confirmed by PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala in a news release on Monday. The soldiers lost their lives while engaging

Manila: The country’s automotive industry posted a 6.8 percent growth in sales during the first quarter of 2025, according to a joint report released Monday by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA). From January to March, total vehicle sales reached 117,074 units, up from 109,606 units recorded in the same period last year. According to Philippines News Agency, commercial vehicles continued to fuel industry growth, with sales rising 13.9 percent to 92,742 units in Q1 2025 from 81,395 units a year ago. In contrast, passenger car sales declined by 13.7