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P1.66-B fund OK'd to strengthen rice seed program for farmers

Manila, Nov. 4 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of PHP1.66 billion to support the government's Rice Seed Program, aimed at boosting rice production and helping... Read More


NEA: 8 ECs in Visayas report total power loss due to Tino

Manila, Nov. 4 -- Eight electric cooperatives (ECs) in the Visayas declared loss of power Tuesday morning due to Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi), but the National Electrification Administraition (NEA) said cr... Read More


17K families affected, 1 reported death due to Tino - NDRRMC

Manila, Nov. 4 -- Over 17,000 families have been affected so far by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) with one reported fatality, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Managem... Read More


Laity asks faithful to join 'Trillion Peso March' on Nov. 30

Manila, Nov. 4 -- The laity has asked the Catholic faithful to participate in the second "Trillion Peso March" set later this month to continue to hold accountable those behind the anomalous flood con... Read More


Lacson: Key witness to wrap up Senate probe on flood control mess

Manila, Nov. 4 -- The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will invite a "very important witness" whose testimony could complete the chain of evidence and lead to possible prosecution and conviction in the on... Read More


PH's palay production may hit record-high 20.2-M MT

Manila, Nov. 4 -- The Philippines may post a record-high palay (unhusked rice) harvest of 20.2 million metric tons (MT) by the end of 2025, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday. In a Palac... Read More


PAF chopper on Tino mission crashes in Agusan del Sur

Manila, Nov. 4 -- A Philippine Air Force (PAF) helicopter deployed to conduct damage assessment following the onslaught of Typhoon Tino encountered an "air mishap" on Tuesday afternoon in Agusan del S... Read More


Lawmaker to CHED: Curb diploma mills, boost teacher graduate programs

Manila, Nov. 4 -- House Committee on Higher and Technical Education chairperson, Tingog Party-list Representative Jude Acidre on Tuesday urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to take decisiv... Read More


ICI wants probe of ex-DPWH execs over anomalous Bulacan project

Manila, Nov. 4 -- The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Tuesday urged the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate former Department Public Works and Highways officials over a PHP72 mil... Read More


Probe underway on missing Rizal bust in Paris - DFA

Manila, Nov. 4 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said investigation is underway in connection with the disappearance of Dr. Jose Rizal's bust in Paris, France. The agency reported... Read More