Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said China’s interference in the upcoming Philippine midterm elections forms part of a sustained effort to push its agenda in the West Philippine through its proxy opportunist candidates in the country’s midterm elections. In a media interview, Tolentino said the recent arrest of a Chinese national near the Commission on…
Technology is helping a growing rice enterprise in Cagayan turn post-harvest by-products into useful resources, demonstrating how innovation can improve productivity while supporting a more sustainable agricultural cycle. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), led by Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., together with Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang and DOST Region…
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Pampanga Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) on Tuesday approved the realignment of P20 million to respond to the impact of the El Niño, raising the budget to assist farmers, fishermen and livestock growers to P51 million. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office Chief Angelina Blanco confirmed this…
The National Bureau of Investigation has recently nabbed eight (8) Chinese nationals allegedly engaged in online phishing operations at their base in Parañaque City. The NBI identified the arrested suspects as Xiao Li, Chuan Zi Gao, Ming Ru Li , Wen Shu Liu, Qui Shun Li, Cai Li Pan, Changfu Liu, and Zhang Zhen. A…
Promoting sustainable finance. BDO Unibank has shortened the offer period for its sixth ASEAN Sustainability Bonds issue, closing the offer period on July 10, 2026 due to strong investor demand. BDO Unibank, Inc. (“BDO” or the “Bank”) disclosed that it has shortened the offer period for its sixth Peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bonds issue. Originally set to…
Local food producers have proposed innovative ways to improve the overall system of transporting produce from the farm to the consumers to help reduce the retail prices of agricultural goods. Addressing the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAFI) press briefing Wednesday, Air21 founding chair Alberto Lina said it is possible to substantially reduce the prices of food if gaps in…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted on Thursday the significance of the shared commitment of both the public and private sectors in promoting agricultural growth in the Philippines as he urged everyone to adopt modern farming practices. In a message delivered by Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban during the opening ceremony of…
The average age of Filipino farmers has decreased with more younger generation opting to join the agriculture sector, according to a Department of Agriculture official on Saturday. DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa disclosed that the previous average age of farmers in the country was 57 years old and this has decreased to about 49…
A new hub for Esports innovation, competition, and digital excellence in the Philippines and beyond Parañaque City, Philippines — November 10, 2025. The Esports World Federation (ESWF) and the International Federation of Esports MOBA (IFES MOBA) proudly announce the official opening of the World Esports MOBA Headquarters at The Peak Central Tower, Parañaque City —…
QUEZON CITY, — The Quezon City government said it is finalizing security and safety measures for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasan Complex in Quezon City on July 22. Mayor Joy Belmonte said more than 6,500 local security personnel will be deployed in strategic locations throughout in…
