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SRA wants magic sugar regulated in markets vs. health risks

Manila, May 14 -- The proliferation of artificial or magic sugar in local markets must be regulated in consideration of consumers' health, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said on Monday. "M... Read More


Over P2-B aid given to El Nino-hit farmers

Manila, May 13 -- The government has already provided around PHP2.37 billion worth of assistance to farmers and fisherfolk affected by the El Nino phenomenon. In a statement issued Sunday, the Depart... Read More


UP to launch medicine, science, engineering courses in Mindanao

Manila, May 10 -- The University of the Philippines (UP) on Friday said it will launch more programs focusing on medicine, basic sciences, and engineering in Mindanao to help foster development in the... Read More


Gov't to grant free assessment to boost employability of SHS-TVL grads

Manila, May 10 -- Senior High School - Technical Vocational Livelihood (SHS-TVL) Track graduates shall now get free assessments for certification from the government to boost their employability, the ... Read More


DepEd backs review of gov't eligibility standards for hiring SHS grads

Manila, May 10 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday expressed support for the bill seeking to revise the eligibility requirements for government employment in consideration of Senior High ... Read More


DA: Interventions in place vs. armyworm infestation in onion farms

Manila, May 9 -- Necessary interventions are in place to minimize the effects of armyworm infestation in the country's onion farms, the Department of Agriculture (DA) assured on Thursday. "Pest manag... Read More


Direct aid needed as 273 areas now under a state of calamity

Manila, May 9 -- The Task Force El Nino on Thursday underscored the need for direct aid and continuous on-the-ground monitoring for affected farmers and fishers amid the increasing number of areas pla... Read More


DA: Gov't aid eases El Nino effects on agri-fishery output

MANILA, May 8 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said government interventions helped alleviate the impacts of the El Nino phenomenon on the agriculture and fisheries sector, as shown ... Read More


No ban vs. dairy milk from US despite AI outbreak in cattle

Manila, May 7 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Monday there's no need to ban milk from the United States despite the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) among dairy cattle i... Read More


DA: No underreporting, all El Nino agri damage reports validated

Manila, May 7 -- All agricultural damage reports on the ground due to the El Nino phenomenon undergo thorough verification before being released to the public, a Department of Agriculture (DA) officia... Read More