Photo courtesy of DA Eastern Visayas/PNA Tacloban, City- Hog raisers in Limasawa, Southern Leyte, received financial assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA) following losses caused by the African swine fever outbreak earlier this year. A total of 16 beneficiaries were given indemnification payments amounting to Php1.104 million, sourced from the agency’s quick response fund….
Photo courtesy of Robinson Niñal Jr./PNA The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Davao Region partnered with a Japanese firm to test an artificial intelligence driven drone system aimed at improving banana farm monitoring. The agreement with E Supportlink Co Ltd was signed on Monday to launch a pilot project focused on plant counting and early…
Photo courtesy of Liza Agoot/PNA. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Cordillera issued a warning to businesses against exploiting the ongoing fuel crisis through hoarding and overpricing of goods. Regional director Raymond Panhon said violators may face not only fines but also possible imprisonment under existing laws. He urged the public to…
Photo courtesy of PDEA-13. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Caraga carried out a drug testing operation on transport workers as part of safety measures for the Holy Week travel period. The activity, dubbed Oplan Harabas, was conducted on Monday in coordination with several agencies, including the Land Transportation Office, Land Transportation Franchising and…
Consumer prices in central Tokyo rose at a slower pace in March, marking a fourth consecutive month of easing inflation, the internal affairs ministry reported. Data showed that prices increased by 1.7 percent year on year in the capital’s 23 wards, continuing a trend of moderating inflation. The core consumer price index, which excludes fresh…
When the last American bases left Clark and Subic in 1992, Filipinos celebrated. Thirty years later, we are inviting them back—and calling it strategy. Hosting foreign bases seems practical. It signals partnership, shows strength, and provides access to military capability we do not have on our own. There are also visible returns—jobs, a runway, a…
Oral health issues form a critical component of the global burden of non-communicable diseases, and the Philippines exemplifies this troubling trend. According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2019), untreated dental caries and periodontal disease rank among the most prevalent health conditions worldwide, disproportionately affecting developing nations due to limited healthcare infrastructure and resources. This…
The Philippines’ net external liability position eased to US$50.8 billion as of end-December 2025, as the country’s foreign financial assets grew faster than its external liabilities, according to the latest International Investment Position data. The International Investment Position, or IIP, offers a snapshot of the country’s stock of foreign financial assets and liabilities at a…
“Resilience is all about being able to overcome the unexpected. Sustainability is about survival. The goal of resilience is to thrive.”— American author Jamais Cascio Although she has won only one Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) title so far, Alexandra “Alex” Eala has become one of the most followed names on the tennis court today, consistently…
DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon conducts a press conference on Feb. 28, 2026. Photo courtesy of Liza Agoot/ Philippine News Agency (PNA). The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has ordered a pause on all construction projects nationwide to ensure smoother travel during the Holy Week exodus. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said district engineers and…