MANILA: The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Monday said it is studying the possible importation of sugar to prevent price surges in the retail market.
In a Zoom interview, SRA Administrator Pablo Azcona said they are considering both the buf…
MANILA: Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Monday called on Malacañang to repeal former president Joseph Estrada’s Executive Order 285 which empowers the Bureau of Immigration to convert tourist visas into student visas.
Under …
MANILA: The Department of Tourism (DOT) and entrepreneurial organization Go Negosyo held on Monday the Tourism Summit 2024, a gathering to discuss opportunities, emerging market trends, and innovative approaches in the tourism sector.
DOT Secretary C…
LEGAZPI CITY: Some PHP5.6 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in weeklong anti-drug operations in the Bicol region from May 6 to 12.
In a report on Monday, Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon, Police Regional Office-Bicol (PRO5) chief, said different stati…
MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Monday an expanded contract farming program to offer more affordable rice in the country.
‘Ngayon ay nagbigay na ng instruction si Presidente (Ferdinand Marcos Jr.), pati sa NFA (National Food Auth…
BACOLOD CITY: The Philippine Army has enjoined Negrenses to stand up against violence amid the summary executions perpetrated by remnants of the New People’s Army (NPA).
Eight civilians were killed in Negros Occidental the past weeks.
In a statement…
LAOAG CITY: Some 20 motorized and 10 non-motorized boat operators in the coastal villages of this city joined a bancathon and takuli (human-powered watercraft) race along the Padsan River in Metro Gabu on Monday.
Top three winners for the motorized b…