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Roving computer lab in schools with laptops, TVs up for distribution

Manila, Feb. 14 -- Around PHP1.8 billion worth of laptops and smart televisions will be distributed in public schools nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) said Friday. More than 62,000 lap... Read More


Shipment of misdeclared imported mackerel intercepted at Manila port

Manila, Feb. 14 -- The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) on Friday reported the interception of a shipment of imported mackerel misdeclared as frozen goods. The shipment, wh... Read More


NIA fast-tracks Jalaur dam project to boost yield, food security

Manila, Feb. 14 -- To further boost local palay (unhusked rice) yield and help ensure food security, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on Friday vowed to fast-track the completion of the se... Read More


PH, Cambodia partner to boost rice production, agri trade

Manila, Feb. 13 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday said the country has secured a partnership with Cambodia to boost rice production and agricultural trade. The two nations' partnershi... Read More


DA bans import of animal products from Germany due to FMD

Manila, Feb. 12 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday announced the temporary ban on the import of animal products from Germany to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). Thi... Read More


Farmers, traders told to bring initial onion harvests to markets

Manila, Feb. 12 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday urged traders and farmers to bring the initial harvests of onion directly to local markets instead of cold storages to prevent furthe... Read More


NFA rice stock up 485% in Jan, to surge further in Feb

Manila, Feb. 11 -- The rice stock inventory of the National Food Authority (NFA) rose by 485.1 percent in January compared to the same period last year, recent Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) da... Read More


DepEd calls for swift justice after Sulu education exec murder

Manila, Feb. 11 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday called for swift justice and accountability following the fatal shooting of Sulu Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Sonatri... Read More


DA to lower Kadiwa ng Pangulo's Rice for All prices by up to P3/kg

Manila, Feb. 11 -- The price of Rice for All (RFA) options under the Marcos administration's Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) is set to drop by PHP2 to PHP3/kg. starting Wednesday, the Department of Agricultur... Read More


DA temporarily bans bird imports from 2 US states due to avian flu

Manila, Feb. 11 -- The entry of imported domestic and wild birds, as well as its by-products from the US states of Maryland and Missouri are temporarily banned to prevent the spread of H5N1 highly pat... Read More