Muntinlupa court junks appeal vs De Lima’s final acquittal
MANILA, Philippines — A Muntinlupa court has denied the appeal of the prosecution which opposed the acquittal of former senator Leila De Lima from drug charges.
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DA chief OKs importation of white onion; total volume 16,000 metric tons until yearend
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said he has approved the importation of white onion in limited quantity to replenish domestic supply and ensure stable price of the vegetable.
Bicol workers to get pay hike
MANILA, Philippines — Minimum wage earners and household workers or kasambahay in Bicol region are expected to receive a salary increase soon.
DoT chief presses wellness tourism
TOURISM Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has emphasized the importance of «wellness tourism» amid the wide range of travel and leisure products the Philippines can offer its visitors.
Hog farmgate prices drop due to ASF scare
MANILA, Philippines — Farmgate prices of live hogs have dropped by as much as P40 per kilo as demand for pork and pork products decreased due to African swine fever (ASF), according to farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura.
Marcos distributes P363 million aid to Cavite oil spill victims
MANILA, Philippines — The siphoning of industrial oil from sunken motor tanker Terra Nova is expected to be completed in two weeks, President Marcos said during the distribution of financial assistance to fisherfolk in Cavite yesterday.
Sabina Shoal: The new China-Philippines flashpoint in South China Sea
Sabina Shoal is located in the oil-rich Spratly Islands of the South China Sea
Chef Waya Araos-Wijangco's Lugaw recipe for a multitude
MANILA, Philippines — After realizing the great extent of the destruction brought about by Super Typhoon Carina as enhanced by the Habagat or Southwest monsoon, there is the urge to help those affected by it.