Category: National
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Philippine Agriculture Department to Launch Affordable ‘Sulit’ and ‘Nutri’ Rice Varieties
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is set to introduce two new rice varieties, ‘sulit rice’ and ‘nutri rice’, as a special New Year’s gift to the public. These varieties will be available at reduced prices, with ‘sulit rice’ priced at PHP36 per kilogram and ‘nutri rice’ at PHP38 per kilogram.…
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Danish Foreign Minister to Visit Philippines, Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen is scheduled to visit Manila for a significant bilateral meeting with his Filipino counterpart. The visit, set for December 9 to 10, aims to bolster cooperation in various fields such as trade and maritime affairs, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). This marks the first visit by…
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President Marcos Jr. Seeks Enhanced Agricultural Collaboration with Chile and WHO Engagement
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is pushing for deeper agricultural partnerships with Chile and more robust engagement with the World Health Organization (WHO) as the world moves beyond the global health crisis. These intentions were expressed during separate meetings at Malacañan Palace with Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren and WHO’s Western Pacific Regional Director,…
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Three Weather Patterns to Keep Rain Coming Across the Philippines
MANILA – The Philippine weather agency announced on Saturday that three distinct weather systems will continue to cause rainfall in various regions of the country. The shear line, the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), and the northeast monsoon are the culprits behind the ongoing wet conditions. According to the 4 a.m. advisory from the Philippine Atmospheric,…
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DA and DOLE Join Forces to Expand Kadiwa ng Pangulo Program Nationwide
KADIWA NG PANGULO. Shoppers take advantage of low-cost agricultural goods and food products at the Kadiwa Center located at the BPI Multipurpose Hall in San Andres, Malate, Manila on October 17, 2024. On December 6, 2024, the Department of Agriculture announced a collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment to enhance the nationwide rollout…
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Dela Rosa Anticipates Impeachment Trial for VP Sara Duterte in Senate
Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has expressed his belief that the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte will proceed to a trial in the Senate. He stated during a virtual press conference that he is bracing for the worst and anticipates that the House of Representatives will push forward with the impeachment process. Dela Rosa…
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NBI Arrests Fake Doctor and Gun Traffickers in Manila Operations
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) successfully apprehended a Chinese national posing as a doctor and four others involved in the illegal sale of firearms in two distinct operations conducted in Pasay and Parañaque City. The NBI’s National Capital Region unit captured Yu Jianxin, also known as ‘Zhang Lin’, during an entrapment in…
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CHED Chair J. Prospero De Vera III Honored with TOFIL Award for Educational Excellence
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE. J. Prospero De Vera III, the Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), was recently honored with The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Award on December 5, 2024. This prestigious accolade recognizes Filipinos who have made significant contributions to their fields, positively impacting the nation. (Image provided by CHED Philippines) MANILA – J. Prospero…
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