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Davao City: The newly launched Kadiwa store at the Davao Fish Port Complex in Toril, Davao City marks a new initiative to provide fresh and affordable local products while supporting farmers and fisherfolk across the region, an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) 11 (Davao Region) said Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, DA-11 Director Macario Gonzaga cited the Kadiwa sa Fish Port’s role in benefiting both consumers and local producers. “Through our Kadiwa store, consumers can purchase fresh and affordable local products, including fish, rice, vegetables, fruits, and many more, while directly supporting our local farmers and fishers

Manila: Senate President Francis Escudero on Thursday proposed a series of strategic responses to soften the blow of the new 17 percent tariff imposed by the United States on Philippine exports, urging the government to act swiftly to protect the country’s economic interests. According to Philippines News Agency, during the Kapihan sa Senado forum, Escudero called on the country’s economic managers to consider immediate amendments to the tariff and customs code and explore options such as currency devaluation and market diversification. “The President has the authority to amend our tariff and customs code while Congress is in recess. This power

Manila: ‘Glad I could help.’ This was the response of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, to Vice President Sara Duterte, who thanked him ‘ironically’ for helping mend the relationship between her and her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte. According to Philippines News Agency, the Vice President is in The Hague, Netherlands, where her father is detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges related to his controversial war on drugs as mayor of Davao City and as president. In one of her media interviews, the younger Duterte credited Marcos as there had

Antique: Fisherfolk in Antique are assured of protection as they go fishing in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). According to Philippines News Agency, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the WPS, Commodore Jay Tarriela, emphasized during a press conference that despite limited resources, efforts are being made to safeguard the traditional fishing grounds of Antique±o fisherfolk. Tarriela highlighted recent joint operations with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, which provided security to over 26 fishermen at the Bajo de Masinloc, ensuring their continued access to fishing areas. The assurance comes in response to a resolution passed by the Provincial

Borongan City: The city government of Borongan in Eastern Samar has begun implementing a flood control project, utilizing the PHP118 million People’s Survival Fund (PSF) that was approved over a year ago. This initiative, named the ‘Reinforcement of Lo-om River Flood Protection System and Redevelopment for Resilient Communities and Livelihood,’ aims to shield surrounding communities from flooding while supporting local livelihoods to foster collective resilience. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda expressed gratitude to the PSF for acknowledging the importance and potential impact of the project on the local community. He mentioned that before receiving approval,