DA seeks liberalization of foreign investments in rice, corn sector

Econokmists and officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Board of Investments (BOI) have expressed support for the liberalization of foreign investments in the rice and corn industry to boost food production, increase farmers’ income, and foster greater competition to benefit consumers. At a recent House roundtable discussion on bills seeking to increase investments in the rice and corn…

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ASEAN-GCC Summit can help mitigate oil prices in ASEAN member countries – DFA

Higher oil prices can be mitigated in the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, including the Philippines, if an agreement will come up with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), according to an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). DFA Assistant Secretary for the Office of the ASEAN Affairs…

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DOST -8 urges LGUs:  Harness Local technologies for food security, energy, disaster resilience.

TACLOBAN CITY (PIA) — The Department of Science and Technology in Eastern Visayas (DOST-8) has called on local government units (LGUs) to integrate science, technology, and innovation into local governance to address pressing challenges in food security, sustainable energy, disaster preparedness, and climate resilience. In time for the celebration of the Regional Science and Technology…

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Building a Matatag and Maginhawa Future Through STI at Ilocos Region’s RSTW 2026

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially opened the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in the Ilocos Region on February 16 at CSI Stadia, convening national and local leaders, academic institutions, industry partners, and innovators under the theme “Siyensya, Teknolohiya, at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Kinabukasan,” with…

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BARMM hails peace gains as reg’l gov’t marks 5th anniversary

QUINQUENNIAL FESTIVITY. BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim strikes the ‘gong’ on Sunday (Jan. 21, 2024), signaling the start of the regional autonomous government’s weeklong 5th foundation anniversary celebration. Regional officials have hailed the peace gains the BARMM is enjoying, as evident in the regional government’s performance in economic, social, infrastructure, peace, security, and governance. (Photo by Bangsamoro…

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Nueva Ecija gets another onion cold storage facility

PALAYAN CITY, Nueva Ecija – This province, a major producer of onion, will shortly have another onion cold storage facility that could help prolong the shelf life of the commodity. The groundbreaking rites for the facility was recently held in Barangay San Vicente, Laur town. Agriculture and local officials led the groundbreaking rites. The project which will benefit members of the San Vicente Alintutuan Irrigators…

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PBBM HIGHLIGHTS ADMIN’S EFFORTS IN LOWERING PH’S ELECTRICITY RATES; INVITES SINGAPORE INVESTORS TO INVEST IN PH RE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged businesses in Singapore to consider the Philippines as their investment hub for renewable energy as he laid out the government’s efforts to lower electricity rates in the country.  At the sidelines of the 10th Asia Summit Fireside Chat in Singapore, President Marcos said that foreign investors can now enjoy…

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