PDEA destroys P9 billion worth of drugs
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said it had destroyed P9 billion worth of illegal drugs in a facility in Cavite.
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New generation farmers rise with DA’s Young Farmers Challenge Program
Hundreds of young farmers from the different parts of the country convened for the Department of Agriculture (DA) Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Program 2024 Kick-off and 2023 National Awarding Ceremony held at DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute in the Science City of Muñoz on June 6, 2024.
Reduced tariff rates to cut down rice prices — DA
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic that cutting rice tariffs will lead to a significant drop in retail prices, according to Agriculture chief Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.
NCCA, Philippine Embassy in Malaysia inaugurate Sentro Rizal Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), in collaboration with the Philippine Embassy in Malaysia, inaugurated the Sentro Rizal Kuala Lumpur recently.
BJP in talks with allies for govt formation, NDA MPs likely to meet today: Top developments
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form the NDA government at the Centre for a third consecutive term, with Narendra Modi poised to take oath as prime minister once again.The newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) are expected to meet on Friday to formally elect Modi as their leader.The swearing-in ceremony is likely to take place on Sunday.It is also expected that all NDA constituents will submit letters of support for Modi as the new prime minister to the President on Friday.Meanwhile, the guest list for the swearing-in ceremony is primarily guided by India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy' and its strategic focus on island nations considered important in the Indian Ocean region. Top leaders from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal, Mauritius, and Seychelles are likely to attend the ceremony.
Despite external threats, Philippines not declaring war – Marcos Jr.
MANILA, Philippines — While emphasizing that the Philippines is not declaring war on anyone, President Marcos yesterday vowed to enhance the military’s external defense capabilities as Manila and Beijing continue to trade barbs over their longstanding maritime dispute.
Pinoys sees China as greatest threat – OCTA survey
MANILA, Philippines — As its aggression at sea continues to escalate, China is perceived by three in every four Filipinos as the “greatest threat” to the Philippines, a survey conducted by OCTA Research showed.
El Niño-hit Davao region gets P60M worth of aid
PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. yesterday assured Davaoeños that the national government would not abandon them amid the challenges caused by the El Niño phenomenon as he led the distribution of more than P60 million worth of assistance to local governments, farmers, fisherfolks and families affected by extreme dry spell.