Category: General

Iloilo City: The planned institutionalization of the Kadiwa Program in Iloilo City will provide sustained support for local farmers while offering Ilonggos access to affordable rice under the National Irrigation Administration’s (NIA) PHP29 per kilo rice program and the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Rice-for-All initiative. According to Philippines News Agency, Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Council) Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquatic, and Natural Resources committee chair lawyer Frances Grace Parcon-Torres mentioned their hope to approve the ordinance institutionalizing the program next week. ‘The proposed ordinance is in relation to DILG Memorandum Circular 2024-003, which encourages local government units to set up Kadiwa ng Pangulo

Manila: Malaca±ang is seeking the inspection of all bridges built under the watch of former president Rodrigo Duterte to ensure their structural integrity and safety. Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) and concerned local government units (LGUs) would inspect the bridges constructed as part of the ‘Duterte Legacy’ to make sure that they are not ‘under design.’ According to Philippines News Agency, Castro emphasized the necessity of these inspections during a Palace press briefing, stating, “Malamang po iyan din po ang gagawin ng administrasyon, i-inspect po hangga’t

Manila: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has exceeded its revenue collection target by PHP1.328 billion in January this year. In a statement Thursday, the bureau reported that it has collected a total of PHP79.343 billion, surpassing the PHP78.015 billion collection target for January by 1.7 percent. This collection is also 8.1 percent higher than the PHP73.397 billion revenue collected in the same month last year. According to Philippines News Agency, Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio emphasized the bureau’s commitment to sustaining revenue growth while ensuring seamless trade and robust border protection. Rubio expressed his commitment to continue implementing measures to achieve better

Makati: Potatoes are often seen as a simple side dish, but they are far more than just a source of carbohydrates. Packed with essential nutrients, they contribute to overall health, energy, and even athletic performance. According to Philippines News Agency, at the Potatoes USA media event held Thursday at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel in Pasay, Jo Sebastian, a registered nutritionist and dietitian, highlighted the many benefits of this versatile vegetable and its significance in Filipino cuisine. Potatoes are an affordable, nutrient-dense vegetable that fits easily into a Filipino diet. Sebastian emphasized their key health benefits, including their high vitamin C

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has officially designated the dominant majority and minority parties for the upcoming May 12 midterm elections. Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) has been named as the dominant majority party, while the Nacionalista Party has been recognized as the dominant minority party, according to Resolution No. 11119 issued on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia detailed that these parties will receive hard copies of election returns and will have access to their own servers. This will enable them to conduct a swift vote count and verify the poll results independently. The