MANILA – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the PLDT Enterprise have signed a partnership agreement designed to boost connectivity in airports and CAAP facilities. CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio recently said the agreement involves enhancing the digital infrastructure in at least 14 of the 44 CAAP-operated airports across the country. Connectivity will also…
A known doctor, scientist, researcher, broadcaster lamented that legalizing the use of medicinal cannabis or marijuana still experiences a rough sailing in Congress even if 70 nations are already prescribing this.
QUEZON CITY — The local government of Valenzuela CIty on Thursday, March 21, launched the “Balai Banhuyay,” the city’s first drug treatment and rehabilitation facility located in Barangay Punturin.
GASTRONOMY TOURISM. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco tries Filipino cuisine during the launch of the Philippine Eatsperience in Intramuros and Rizal Park in Manila last April. Frasco on Monday (May 6, 2024) said gastronomy plays an important role in the Filipino culture, encouraging everyone to support local food products. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism) MANILA –…
AKO-OFW Partylist strongly condemned the threat made by Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile to reduce benefits for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) after he stated that benefits would be reduced. This comes after the planned “zero remittance week” by OFWs in support of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. According to AKO-OFW nominee Joseph Rivera,…
By Zorayda Tecson CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Central Luzon (BFAR-3) has distributed recently seaweed seedlings to an indigenous community in San Luis, Aurora in a bid to boost their livelihood and income. BFAR Regional Director Wilfredo Cruz said Monday some 700 kilograms of seaweed seedlings produced by the BFAR Technology Outreach Station…
The National Food Authority (NFA) Council chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. set on Monday a new price range for palay buying price in response to the changing production and market conditions with an aim of improving farmers’ income and ensuring sufficient supply of the staple. “Nagtawag ako ng meeting ng NFA Council para…
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Soccsksargen will host the 2024 “HANDA Pilipinas—Mindanao Leg,” the largest event in technology and innovation for disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM). During the recent “Kapihan sa PIA 12” at SM City General Santos, DOST Regional Director Sammy P. Malawan announced that the…
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The Electromobility Research and Development Center (EMRDC) of Cagayan State University (CSU) is set to introduce an eco-friendly alternative to traditional tricycles—the C-Trike, a fully electric, zero-emission vehicle designed to cut costs and reduce pollution in Tuguegarao City and beyond. According to CSU Campus Research Coordinator Michael Orpilla, initial talks have been held with the…
