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DA lowers rice MSRP to further tame retail prices

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) further lowered its maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for 5 percent broken rice in Metro Manila to PHP52 per kilogram from PHP55. The reducti... Read More


Cacdac hails PBBM's commitment to OFWs' protection

Manila, Feb. 17 -- Migrant Workers Secretary Has Leo Cacdac has tagged President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as the "Father of OFWs" for his steadfast commitment to their welfare and protection, and his u... Read More


Comelec belies breach of overseas voters' data

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday denied an alleged data breach involving documents on overseas voting. The Comelec Cybersecurity Division launched an investigation s... Read More


House tri-com to review tax compliance of social media influencers

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The House Tri-Committee (tri-com) is set to investigate tax compliance and financial transparency of social media influencers and vloggers during its second hearing on Tuesday. Acc... Read More


DA chief: Better infrastructure to slash farm-to-market costs

Manila, Feb. 17 -- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday underscored the need for a better infrastructure to lower transport costs for farmers. "Better infrastructure enables a mor... Read More


DMW tightens deployment measures to Kuwait

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is implementing stricter measures for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) going to Kuwait to ensure their safety. In a Bagong Pilipinas intervi... Read More


PH, China argue over South China Sea row in global security conference

Manila, Feb. 17 -- Philippine and Chinese officials argued over their claims in the South China Sea during a roundtable discussion at the 61st Munich Security Conference in Germany on Sunday. Foreign... Read More


DA sees lower prices with imports of red, white onions

Manila, Feb. 17 -- Lower prices of onions are expected in the coming weeks with the arrival of approved imports of red and white onions, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Monday. "End ng Februa... Read More


DENR orders mining sector to protect environment, communities

Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued a new directive mandating mining companies to strengthen their community development programs while addressing ... Read More


Garma rules AQ Prime Open chess tourney

Manila, Feb. 17 -- International Master Chito Danilo Garma topped the 5th AQ Prime Standard Open chess tournament after beating Lennon Hart Salgados at the Robinsons Metro East in Pasig City Sunday ni... Read More