Philippines working ‘double time’ to boost salt industry
Agriculture Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban said the government would have to earmark about P500 million to revitalize the salt industry.
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Another invasive Chinese softshell turtle found in Philippines
The species, which grow about 4 to 10 inches, are native to China, where they are often raised as pets.
Philippines’ poultry, swine sectors slowly winning battle against animal diseases
The country launched its campaign against the highly-contagious African swine fever following the 2019 outbreak with over than 3,000 heads culled to curb the virus.
Steep rise in dengue cases in parts of Mindanao alarm health authorities
According to the Ministry of Health, cases rose from 1500 to 2124 from July to mid-August, with an average daily infection of 48 cases.
Philippine Department of Agriculture pushes boost to salt making
Early August, the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc., called for a budget for the local salt industry as the country was sourcing 93 percent of its salt needs from…
Tropical storm Florita exits Philippines; death toll now 4
Despite the improving weather, Governor Mamba cautioned residents in low-lying and landslide-prone areas against the rush of water downstream, which can cause flooding.
Philippines to expect high jobless rate as 1.5 million join labour force in 2023
The expected increase in the labour force would be mainly due to the economic recovery that would lead more sectors to reopen from previously stringent Covid-19 lockdowns.
2 dead, hundreds flee as Tropical Storm Florita lashes Luzon
The storm dumped heavy rains in most parts of Luzon, displacing at least 500 people in Cagayan province.
Floods destroy school materials in Mindanao
Officials of the Department of Education said equipment and other materials lost in two schools alone ran to over P1 million.
US to work with Philippines in resolving rights issues: Blinken
US State Secretary Antony Blinken made the remark in an online press briefing with Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo after the US official met with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.