3.7M indigent seniors get social pension
(UPDATES) MORE than 3.7 million indigent senior citizens across the country received their social pensions from January to June this year.
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PAGASA: LPA, southwest monsoon to bring rains
MANILA, Philippines — Two weather systems are currently bringing rain over parts of the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Sara’s trust, approval ratings higher than Marcos Jr. – poll
MANILA, Philippines — The approval and trust ratings of Vice President Sara Duterte remained higher than those of President Marcos, according to a survey conducted by Pulse Asia last month.
Marcos’ approval, trust ratings slide; Sara Duterte keeps high score
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s performance and trust ratings dropped in a new survey from Pulse Asia released on Wednesday.
Rains slightly raise Bulacan dams’ elevation
MALOLOS, Philippines — Rains that prevailed over Luzon in the past few days have slightly raised the water level in Angat and Ipo dams in Bulacan.
Chicken prices rise to P250 per kilo
MANILA, Philippines — Chicken prices in Metro Manila have reached a record high P250 per kilogram as local broiler output retreated and raisers sought to recover losses incurred in previous months.
DOF recommends total POGO ban
The Department of Finance (DoF) submitted a recommendation to President Marcos to totally ban POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) “a few weeks ago” [link], according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, who added that President Marcos has yet to respond to the DoF’s recommendation. Mr. Recto reasoned that POGOs would be “fine” if “they were not doing any hanky panky and they’re paying taxes”, but noted that “there are many issues already surrounding the POGO industry” and also revealed that he is “not a fan of gambling.”
One glass at a time: MVP contributes to milk sufficiency
MANILA, Philippines — One step toward food sufficiency. This is how Manuel V. Pangilinan describes his ventures and investments in the agriculture sector.