The Department of Agriculture in Bicol (DA-5) has released PHP2.4 million worth of interventions to the Albay Provincial Agriculture Office (APAO) and Albay Veterinary Office (AVO) for the provision of continuous assistance to farmers affected by the …
Day: July 4, 2023
Romualdez signs Maharlika Investment Fund bill
Speaker Martin Romualdez and House Secretary General Reginald Velasco have signed the bill creating the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF). Romualdez’s office confirmed this development in a message to reporters on Tuesday, adding that the signed bill wa…
DSWD ready to assist LGUs on possible effects of El Niño
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday said the department is well-prepared to provide assistance to the local government units (LGUs) against any weather disturbance, including possible effects of the …
Solon wants regional empowerment to build disaster-resilient PH
As the country celebrates National Disaster Resilience Month, a lawmaker on Tuesday emphasized the importance of empowering regions and local governments in disaster reduction and recovery by providing them with necessary information, resources and de…
DOT chief has full support of Cebu execs amid slogan fuss
The branding campaign issue hounding the Department of Tourism (DOT) has turned into a ‘black propaganda aimed solely at sullying the reputation of Secretary Garcia-Frasco,’ decried lawmakers and local chief executives in Cebu province. The DOT and Fr…
Stocks, peso gain amid economic data releases
Both the local stock market and currency ended Tuesday with gains. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed Tuesday’s trading with an increment of 6.26 points to 6,514.47. All shares also improved by 5.11 points to 3,472.53. Half of the count…
Ilocos Norte searches for best business concept
The provincial government of Ilocos Norte, through its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Office (MSMEO), is calling all innovators and entrepreneurs in the province to showcase their genius by joining this year’s search for the best business concep…