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.
Philippine Navy still harbors submarine dreams
The Philippines, an archipelago of more than 7,600 islands, is one of the few remaining countries in the region without a submarine force.
The slow, rough road to school
The paper says a myriad of problems have shown how unprepared the education sector is in resuming in-person classes despite two years of opportunity to put things in order.
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.
Philippines—a geostrategic battleground?
The writer says the Philippines should focus on resolving the climate emergency and social inequities, and preventing future pandemics.
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…
Philippines declares ‘war’ against online child pornography
Concerned government agencies promised to prioritise holding violators accountable for exploiting children online.
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.