Press Release - Villar, Cynthia: Roving modern lab for food safety launched
TO guarantee that plant-based foods are safe for human consumption, a modern Mobile Plant Food Safety Laboratory was launched by the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI).
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DA turns-over more than P75M in aid, farm eqp’t to Bicol farmers
As part of the national government’s continuing support to Bicolano farmers, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. led the distribution of more than P75.03 million (M) worth of financial aid and farm equipment in Pili, Camarines Sur on Friday.
2 cops held for extortion
MANILA, Philippines — Two policemen were arrested in Cotabato City on Friday for allegedly extorting money from a motorist in exchange for his impounded vehicle.
Mayors, schools allowed to modify class hours
MANILA, Philippines — Local chief executives and local education supervisors have the authority to modify school hours due to the prevailing extreme heat, according to the Metro Manila Council (MMC).
8 inmates hurt in Manila City Jail brawl
MANILA, Philippines — Eight male inmates of the Manila City Jail (MCJ) were hurt after a brawl erupted yesterday afternoon.
6,000 cops deployed for transport strike
MANILA, Philippines — More than 6,000 police officers will be deployed to ensure public safety and security during a transport strike set tomorrow, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said yesterday.
PDEA, PCG ink deal to prevent entry of illegal drugs
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have strengthened their partnership to prevent the entry of illegal drugs through the country’s coastlines.
P10.2 million shabu seized in Lanao del Sur, Batangas port
MANILA, Philippines — Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized shabu with an estimated value of P6.8 million in Wao, Lanao del Sur on Friday.