PBBM URGES CAPIZNONS TO SAFEGUARD AGRICULTURE SECTOR FROM SMUGGLERS, HOARDERS, REPORT ANOMALOUS TRANSACTIONS

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday has enjoined the people of Capiz to help the government safeguard the local market from smugglers and hoarders, who continue to manipulate the prices of agricultural goods. “Makilahok sa pagbabantay sa ating lipunan! Marami pa rin pong tayong [malayang nakapanloloko] ng kapwa. Tunay pong nakakagalit ang mga smuggler…

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PH, MALAWI AGREE TO AGRICULTURAL ENHANCEMENT, STUDENT EXCHANGE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Malawi Non-Resident Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Kwacha Chisiza agreed on Thursday to further enhance the cooperation between the two countries in terms of agriculture and student exchange.  On the sidelines of the presentation of Chisiza’s credentials at the Malacañan Palace, President Marcos said that the Philippine government is…

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NAMIBIA, PH EXPLORE COMPREHENSIVE TIES; AGREE TO ENHANCE COMMON AREAS

The governments of Namibia and the Philippines are now exploring more comprehensive bilateral ties as they agreed on Thursday to enhance their common areas, especially on trade and industry, agriculture, technical cooperation, and the welfare of their nationalities. “What is left to us now is for us to find those complementarities. Those areas that we…

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PBBM HIGHLIGHTS PUBLIC, PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN PROMOTING PH AGRI GROWTH; URGES MODERN FARMING PRACTICES ADOPTION

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…

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DOST introduces empowering DRRM innovations and technologies in Mindanao to enhance resiliency and sustainability

Cagayan de Oro City, October 5, 2023 – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) brings Handa Pilipinas: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) exposition in Cagayan de Oro City for the Mindanao Leg, marking another significant milestone for the region. With the theme “Enhancing Resilience and Sustainability for Mindanao,” the DOST aims to…

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NIA, DENR SIGN PACT MAXIMIZING IRRIGATION WATER UTILIZATION FOR AGRI, POWER, TOURISM, FURTHER PROMOTING PH WATER SECURITY

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Wednesday, repurposing NIA’s water rights and further promoting water security in the Philippines. DENR-Water Resource Management Office Undersecretary Dr. Carlos Primo David said that the agreement aims to solidify government efforts in ensuring water…

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Science chief wants Filipinos to transform from disaster victims to victors through innovation

By Allan Mauro V. Marfal, DOST-STII, DOST Media Service Several major disasters have struck Mindanao, including Tropical Storm Sendong in 2011, severe El Niño effects from 2015 to 2016, earthquakes in 2019, and heavy rainfall-related incidents in 2022. All these disasters resulted in a significant number of casualties and property damage. While these events were…

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Science helps promote inclusivity through use of Filipino sign language

In a bid to create an inclusive community for the deaf and hard of hearing persons, the Department of Science and Technology – Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) conducted a two-day training workshop on Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as a way to promote effective and inclusive communication. Held recently at the DOST-STII Mini Theater,…

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PBBM DIRECTS PCA TO COME UP WITH CONCRETE DEVELOPMENT, REHAB PLAN FOR COCONUT INDUSTRY AS AGENCY SETS OUT PLAN TO PLANT 100 M COCONUT TREES FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. tasked the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) to come up with a general plan for the development and rehabilitation of the coconut industry as the agency carries out a massive coconut planting and replanting program. The President met with the PCA officials at the Malacañan Palace to discuss its proposed Coconut…

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