Press Release - Sen. Tolentino flags sharp rise in the price of ginger
Senate Majority Leader Francis 'Tol' Tolentino has expressed concern over the continuing increase in the prices of vegetables, particularly ginger.
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Press Release - Chiz suspends new senate building construction pending comprehensive review
Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero announced on Monday that he has ordered the suspension of the construction work on the new Senate building in Taguig City, citing concerns over escalating costs and the need for a comprehensive review.
Amid high pork prices, consumers shift to chicken
MANILA, Philippines — There has been an increase in the consumption of chicken, due to the spike in the retail price of pork as well as special occasions such as graduations and fiestas, United Broiler Raisers Association (UBRA) president Elias Jose Inciong said yesterday.
Press Release - Imee: 15% tariff, an ill-conceived solution to rice crisis
Foreign suppliers will benefit
‘Aghon’ damage to infra, agri now at P1B
THE cost of damage to infrastructure and agriculture due to the onslaught of typhoon “Aghon” has reached over P1 billion as of yesterday.
Aghon’s agri, infra damage tops P1 billion — NDRRMC
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Aghon's damage to infrastructure and agriculture reached P1 billion nationwide, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Thursday.
Inflation slightly higher, still within target in May
INFLATION edged up in May as power, housing and utility costs grew at a faster pace, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday.
Motorists prepare for new rates as NLEX hikes up toll fees this summer
MANILA, Philippines — Planning a trip out of town this June? Motorists are expected to top up their Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags as the North Luzon Expressway Corp. (NLEX) has recently increased its toll rates on June 4.