The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has the full support of President Marcos in developing varieties of rice, corn, potatoes, and other agricultural products with additional nutritional values. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. during the courtesy call of Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and The International Rice Research …
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Marcos set to visit Australia as guest of government
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the launching of ART X DESIGN at the National Museum. (Presidential Communications Office) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is scheduled to visit Australia and deliver an address to its Parliament, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Saturday. Marcos will be a …
Read More »PH calls for peace in Ukraine 2 yrs. after Russian invasion
NO END. A soldier of the 72nd Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian army patrols around the city as Russian attacks on the city of Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine on Nov. 15, 2023. The material damage caused by the war, which Moscow launched on Feb. 24, 2022 as a “special military …
Read More »Bomb threat forces Batangas State University to hold classes virtually
Satellite image shows Batangas State University – Pablo Borbon Campus/Google Maps MANILA, Philippines — Students from a university in the province of Batangas were forced to evacuate after authorities received a recent bomb threat. According to The LATHE, the official student publication of Batangas State University-Pablo Borbon Campus, all classes …
Read More »Pascual to lead PH delegation in upcoming WTO MC13
Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual (File photo) MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual will lead the Philippine delegation in the 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Feb. 26 to 29. Accompanying Pascual are officials from the House of Representatives …
Read More »NAIA among Asia’s worst airports for ‘business travelers’ — study
This undated photo was taken at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. (Philstar.com / Anjilica Andaya) MANILA, Philippines — The Ninoy Aquino International Airport is among the worst airports in Asia for business travelers, according to data collated by BusinessFinancing.co.uk. The website collated passenger reviews for major international airports from air travel …
Read More »‘1987 Constitution silent on Cha-cha voting mode’
Senate sees end of RBH talk in Oct., 7 months after House House leaders reminded senators that the 1987 Constitution is silent on whether Congress should vote separately or as one on proposed Charter amendments. Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga Rep. Aurelio Gonzales Jr. and Deputy Majority Leader and Tingog …
Read More »CCC: Brace against effects of El Niño
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) urged Filipinos to take proactive measures following the forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) of an increased El Niño activity. PAGASA has warned of a strong El Niño activity this month, while most global climate models foresee the phenomenon …
Read More »‘Grand opportunities’ for PH, Hawaii
SELFIE FOR HAWAII. President Marcos grants a selfie with members of the 31st Trade Mission and Honolulu City Council delegation, organized by the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii and Hawaii Philippines Business Economic Council, in their courtesy call on Thursday at Malacanang. PPA Photo President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on …
Read More »PhilHealth premium hike still under review — Palace
This file photo shows a logo of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation outside one of their offices. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — The implementation of the hikes in PhilHealth premium contributions is still being reviewed, the Malacañang said on Friday. Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said that President Ferdinand Marcos …
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