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Manila: The local government of San Remigio in Antique will inaugurate its PHP2.5 million livestock facility on Wednesday, which will serve as a venue for trading farm animals. ‘Farmers from our town before had to bring their livestock to Sibalom for them to be able to sell to the traders,’ Mayor Margarito Mission Jr. said in an interview. According to Philippines News Agency, the new facility will allow farmers to save on transportation or hauling costs of around PHP1,000. The livestock facility is equipped with a restroom, washing area, and other amenities. ‘It is also near the town marketplace and

Manila: Metro Rail Transit Line 3 General Manager Michael Capati inspected all stations of the rail service on Tuesday, marking his first day as the returning chief of the MRT-3. According to Philippines News Agency, the inspection was concentrated on evaluating the condition of all facilities, including essential elements like escalators, elevators, and comfort rooms. Capati’s visit also included a stop at the footbridge at Taft Avenue Station, which had recently undergone a clearing operation to remove ambulant vendors who were obstructing passenger pathways. This initiative underscores the MRT-3’s ongoing efforts to improve commuter access and safety. The MRT-3 chief

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering the imposition of a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) on garlic to prevent possible profiteering, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said. The proposal is part of the DA’s ongoing efforts to stabilize food prices and ensure fair market practices. According to Philippines News Agency, Tiu Laurel revealed that discussions on implementing an MSRP on garlic were temporarily shelved after the price per kilo dropped to around PHP100, down from a previous high of PHP160. The earlier price was double the estimated landed cost of PHP80 per kilo, raising concerns about potential profiteering.

Antipolo: Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santo on Tuesday reminded the faithful to be patient and exercise restraint, especially while on the road. This comes amid the viral altercation between a sports utility vehicle driver and a group of motorcycle riders along Marcos Highway in Sitio Calumpang, Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City on March 30. According to Philippines News Agency, the SUV driver pulled out his gun and opened fire, injuring four others, including his live-in partner. One of the injured, a motorcycle rider, died at a hospital on Monday afternoon. “This moment calls for deep reflection on the consequences of anger

Iloilo City: The National Irrigation Administration in Western Visayas (NIA-VI) has successfully sold approximately 1.24 million kilograms of low-cost rice since launching its initiative in September 2024. According to Philippines News Agency, NIA-VI data reveals that to date, the administration has sold 604,356.26 kilograms of the “Rice for All” at PHP35 per kilo. Additionally, 63,899.30 bags, each weighing 10 kilograms, of the “Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka” (BBM) rice have been sold at PHP29 per kilogram. NIA VI public relations officer Danielle Pijuan explained in a recent interview that the PHP29 per kilo rice is specifically meant for beneficiaries of the Pantawid