Senators assail China’s floating barriers in West Philippine Sea
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said these obstructions were not allowed within the country’s 370-kilometre exclusive economic zone.
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South Korean firm offers newest submarines to Philippine Navy
The two-boat submarine offer is part of a submarine force package that includes training, technology transfer, safety and integrated logistics support, simulators and a…
Philippines campaigns for seat in UN Security Council
President Marcos first announced the country’s bid for a UN Security Council seat during his speech at the UN General Assembly in September 2022.
Philippine government eyeing other options besides rice price cap amid rising costs
According to National Economic Development Authority, reducing tariffs on imports could cushion the blow of rice prices.
Volcanic smog detected over Taal Volcano, health advisory up
The development led several local government units in Batangas to suspend Friday classes.
Fishing ban, other restrictions eyed to counter overfishing
Developing Philippine agriculture, the President explained, not only means securing the supply of rice and corn but also involves improving the aquaculture and livestock sectors.
President Marcos says P20/kilo rice possible: ‘There’s always a chance’
President Marcos assured the public that the government is exhausting all remedies to ensure that rice prices in the market are affordable to the Filipino people, especially the…
China, Japan embassies in Philippines trade barbs on X over West Philippine Sea corals
Japan’s Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko reiterated that oceans and coral reefs must be protected.
National Food Authority hikes buying price for unhusked rice to help Philippine farmers earn more
Industry stakeholders welcomed the higher purchase prices, saying it would help local farmers.
San Miguel Corp says ‘New Manila’ airport project to be completed by end of 2025
Overall progress at the project has passed the halfway mark at 68.92 per cent as of June 30. Site clearance, land filling works, and ground improvement works stood at 98.3 per…