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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REPATRIATION OF FILIPINOS IN ISRAEL IS PBBM’S IMMEDIATE CONCERN – DFA

The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is now exhausting all remedies available to start the repatriation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and the Filipino community amid the ongoing conflict between the Israeli forces and the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. In a Malacañang briefing on Friday, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo De…

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DOST Region 1 Earns Dayaw ti Agmanman SILNAG Award, Unveils NSTW 2025 Highlights

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION— The Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1) proudly marked another milestone as Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog actively participated in the 3rd Quarter Regional Development Council-Region 1 (RDC-1) Meeting held on September 10, 2025, at the Francisco I. Ortega Convention Center, Sevilla, City of San…

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Cebu Pacific to launch El Nido, Coron flights via Clark                

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) has recently announced the launch of its daily flights to El Nido and Coron (Busuanga) via Clark International Airport (CRK) starting March 30, this year. “Cebu Pacific is proud to position our Clark hub as a premier gateway to the Philippines’ most iconic destinations. With its growing network, Clark has…

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PBBM TO NFA: FOLLOW MY LEAD ON AGRI MODERNIZATION PROGRAM

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the National Food Authority (NFA) to follow his lead on prioritizing agricultural modernization as he acknowledged the initiatives of the agency in stabilizing the country’s staple food supply. In a message read by Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban during the NFA’s 51st anniversary celebration, the…

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Smart Agri Solutions Reaches Carmen, Cotabato Through DOST SOCCSKSARGEN’s Project SARAi

In its continuing efforts to promote smart and climate-resilient agricultural solutions, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) SOCCSKSARGEN, through Project SARAi (Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines), conducted an orientation for LGU Carmen Cotabato. The activity was graced by Honorable Mayor Rogelio Taliño, key LGU officials, and technical staff…

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PBBM EXHORTS DND, AFP TO MAXIMIZE, STRATEGICALLY ASSESS FORCES DEPLOYMENT AMID CURRENT AND FUTURE GEOPOLITICAL REALITIES

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. exhorted the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday to conduct strategic review and to maximize forces deployment to ensure that strategies remain attuned to the current and future geopolitical challenges. “As we move now from focusing on ensuring internal security for…

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PBBM SEES BRIGHT FUTURE FOR THE PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE

The future is bright for the Philippines and Singapore with their strong bilateral ties, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said during his working visit in Singapore. Addressing queries during a roundtable discussion with Singaporean businessmen, President Marcos said the relationship between Singapore and the Philippines started at the people-to-people level, which has been the bedrock…

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