Restore NFA power to import rice – DA
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) wants Congress to restore the National Food Authority's (NFA) power to import rice to ensure adequate supplies and stable prices for the staple.
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MMC eyes adjusting mall hours to ease Metro traffic
MANILA, Philippines — With the scheduled rehabilitation of bridges and flyovers along EDSA and other major thoroughfares, a proposal to adjust mall hours is being studied by the Metro Manila Council (MMC) to help ease traffic congestion in the National Capital Region.
P8 billion medical aid OK’d for health workers, poor patients
MANILA, Philippines — An additional P8.005 billion for medical assistance has been approved for release by the Department of Budget and Management.
Save water, 13 golf courses in Metro Manila told
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has ordered the management of golf courses in Metro Manila to conserve water amid the El Niño phenomenon and the continued drop in Angat Dam’s water level.
DMW: No Pinoy injured in Indonesia floods
MANILA, Philippines — There were no overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) injured or affected by the heavy rain and flashfloods that struck Indonesia, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported yesterday.
EDITORIAL - 40 million without safe water
With a population estimated at 118 million as of January this year, it is disheartening to learn that 40 million Filipinos still lack access to freshwater sources. This was disclosed by President Marcos himself, who ordered relevant agencies yesterday to provide safe water supply to those 40 million.
DOH to schools: Defer field trips, sport activities
MANILA, Philippines — Field trips and outdoor activities for students should be canceled in areas experiencing heat index under the extreme danger category, the Department of Health (DOH) advised education stakeholders yesterday.
DA vows to reinforce agri-based industries, supports Livestock and Aquaculture Philippines 2024
As part of its efforts to promote agricultural development in the country and to strengthen its partnerships with various industry players, the Department of Agriculture (DA) once again joins forces with international exhibition organizer Informa Markets in bringing the Livestock and Aquaculture Philippines 2024.
Restore some NFA functions in RTL extension, DA urges Congress
The Department of Agriculture, on May 6, urged Congress to restore the National Food Authority’s function as a rice price stabilizer and increase its fund allocation for programs to enhance rice production and farmers’ incomes as lawmakers’ deliberate on measures seeking to extend the Rice Tariffication Law.