MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its commercial offices abroad, has been supporting Philippine companies such as fashion retail brands to get a foothold of the ASEAN and Asian market in keeping with this year’s full integration of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). “We intend to assist local companies with established brands, expand in the international market by partnering with foreign companies particularly in ASEAN countries, and promote the Philippines as a reliable […]
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Urban agri can boost food security in cities—DA
QUEZON CITY- A mixture of urban agricultural production technologies can enable cities to produce their own food, complementing the government’s efforts in the countryside to maintain food security in the country, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). At the launching of DA’s urban agriculture project in Las Piñas City on February 4, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said that urban agriculture can provide additional source of fresh and safe food and extra income for urban residents, […]
Palace announces fund allocations aimed at improving public education programs
MANILA, Feb. 9 — Malacañang announced several budget allocations for the Department of Education (DepEd) Sunday to fund various programs and projects aimed at augmenting public school personnel and improving the quality of education in the country. Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. in an interview over state-run Radyo ng Bayan said the government allotted P10-billion to hire over 39,000 new teachers and create 1,500 non-teaching positions in our public schools. According to the […]
Rare megamouth shark found in Albay
A 15 foot megamouth male shark found by fishermen with its tail missing was washed up on a beach in Marigondon, Pioduran in between Albay and Masbate provinces last January 28, 2015. Nonie Enolva, head of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Regional Emergency Stranding Response Team (BFAR-RESRT) said that “the megamouth shark is a rare deep-water shark with a wide open mouth that eats planktons and jellyfish.” The shark has been named toothless by […]
First hearing with Two Survivors of Mamasapano Clash
Two survivors of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) of the Mamasapano incident were invited as resource persons in the Senate today for its first hearing. Their names were not disclosed to the public because of their physical condition. According to Senator Grace Poe, Head of Senate Committee on public order, “The two members of the SAF who survived the mis-encounter incident are (here in the senate) and we will conduct separate meetings for them.” […]
Express buses to be deployed in EDSA
The heavy traffic in EDSA everyday causes many commuters a lot of headaches and delays. This is why authorities are now aiming to launch the ‘express buses’ project that they hope will help counter the increasing growth of private vehicles in EDSA. It seeks to deploy some 50 express buses that will only stop on two busy thoroughfares – at its pick-up point and its destination. The project is headed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in collaboration of the […]
Napeñas: 250 MILF and BIFF killed at Mamaspano
The death toll of MILF and Bangsamoro Freedom fighters in Mamaspano, Maguindanao has reached 250 according to former SAF Commander Chief Supt. Getulio Napeñas based on the report given by SAF survivors Supt. Raymond Train and PO2 Christopher Lalan. According to Train’s account, 25-30 rebels were hurt in the clashes. Almost 150 rebels were also killed by the assault force of the SAF’s 84th Company. Napeñas added that the 84th and 55th Companies were included […]
Protest groups hold mass actions against MRT fare hike
Once again, protest groups held mass actions to show their protest against the MRT fare hike.
Criminology students participate in Unity run for PNP-SAF members
From different criminology schools, thousands of criminology students participated in the Unity run held in recognition of the PNP-SAF members who fought in the Mamasapano incident.
PAGASA will not use name of five strongest storms last 2014
The PAGASA will no longer use the five most destructive storms in 2014 which include Glenda, Juan, Mario, Ruby and Seniang.
Buses of De la Rosa Transit, grounded
After being involved in an accident, all 70 of the city buses of the De la Rosa Transit were grounded. According to LTFRB, said buses should first undergo road-worthiness tests and respective drivers should also undergo drug tests and safety driving seminars.
APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting conducted in Clark, Pampanga
The Senior Officials’ Meeting of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) formally started in Clark, Pampanga.
