Rice prices expected to rise in Philippines, warns official
The surge in the global prices of inputs, such as fertilizer, low buffer stock makes it impossible to keep prices low, he said.
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India’s milk imports soar as disease hits local cattle stock
Farmers are wrestling with a double whammy: a lethal condition called lumpy skin disease in their cows and a drawdown in market-ready cattle stock after the coronavirus pandemic…
Philippines’ Naia terminals ready for influx of 2 million passengers
To avoid overcrowding, airport authorities were asked to allow the airlines to open check-in counters earlier without being charged additional fees.
Philippines and China to meet in May for joint oil, gas search ‘preparatory talks’
Delegates from Manila and Beijing are set to convene to discuss the contentious agreement involving maritime territories within the Philippines’ 370-kilometer exclusive…
Manny Villar tops list of Filipino billionaires in Forbes’ world’s richest list
Real estate mogul Manuel Villar Jr is the 232nd richest person in the world, according to the tally by Forbes.
Task force created to keep peace and order on Negros Island
The decision was made in light of the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo along with eight other civilians and the wounding of 17 others.
Help sought for Filipinos on death row in Malaysia
The request follows amendments passed in Kuala Lumpur on Monday as part of which there will be alternatives to the death penalty.
The slow violence of oil spills
The catastrophe of the Mindoro oil spill, which happened just a month ago, is an illustration of slow violence taking place in real time, with the damage still spreading.
Bongbong Marcos, First Lady to attend King Charles III’s coronation in London
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos have accepted the invitation to attend the coronation on May 6.
Joint oil search with China in WPS draws mixed views in Philippine Senate
“In pursuing the deal, the government should also consider existing jurisprudence related to maritime explorations,” Senator Grace Poe said.