Vietnam’s national pavilion at Russia’s leading international food and drink exhibition – Worldfood Moscow 2024 – was inaugurated on September 17. The fair, which is taking place from September 17-20 at Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre, Kr…
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Slope protection structure ensures road safety in Leyte town
Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed the construction of a road slope protection structure to safeguard motorists and pedestrians from the destructive effects of flooding and landslides in Barangay Imelda, Bayb…
PH Army’s 2nd Infantry Division gets new chief
Manila: The Philippine Army (PA) on Wednesday announced that its Rizal-based 2nd Infantry Division (2ID) has a new commander.
In a statement, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said Brig. Gen. Cerilo Balaoro Jr. took over the helm of unit during cha…
DA assures sufficient food stocks amid weather disturbances
Manila: Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday assured a sufficient supply of food despite the effects of successive weather disturbances in the country.
‘Basta tungkol sa pagkain, sa rami ng pagkain, siguradon…
BSP eyes substantial cut in banks’ reserve requirement ratio for 2024
Manila: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said the central bank is eyeing a “substantial” reduction in banks’ reserve requirement ratio (RRR) this year.
“I have promised a cut in the reserve requirement. We’re considering it…
BIR bans sale of cigarettes, vape products below floor price
Manila: The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) recently released the updated floor price of vape, cigarettes, and heated tobacco products, noting that sellers are prohibited from selling these products below the floor price.
The updated floor price was…
Access road spurs economic opportunities in remote Marinduque village
Manila: The 3.6-km. Balogo-Kilo-Kilo Road Phase 3 Project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is contributing to the livelihood and economic activities of the upland communities of Sta. Cruz town in Marinduque province, months since …
Senate resolution commending crew of BRP Teresa Magbanua filed
Manila: Senator Robinhood Padilla has filed a resolution commending the crew of the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua enduring harassment and hardships while maintaining the country’s presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
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PTFoMS chief term ends
Manila: Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) executive director Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez on Wednesday confirmed the expiration of his term, saying it takes effect ‘immediately.’
In a statement, Gutierrez expressed gratitude to Pres…