DA eyes boost to pork, chicken supply to ease inflation pressure
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Friday the slight increase in June inflation underscores the urgent need for the Department of Agriculture (DA) to intensify efforts in addressing food-driven price pressures—especially from fish, pork, and chicken.
Winds of Change: First turbines for Alternergy’s Tanay wind farm arrive
A fresh surge of momentum has swept into the Tanay Wind Power Project, the flagship green energy initiative of listed power firm Alternergy Holdings Corp.
Samal-Davao bridge construction uninterrupted despite legal writ
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday affirmed that construction of the Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) Bridge will proceed as scheduled, despite the recent issuance of a Writ of Kalikasan by the Supreme Court.
Luzon river pollution declines after 5-year cleanup drive
After five years of sustained cleanup operations under the Better Rivers PH program, San Miguel Corp. (SMC) reported the removal of 8.5 million metric tons of silt and solid waste from multiple key river systems across Luzon—marking a milestone in large-scale environmental rehabilitation efforts and signaling critical policy implications for future waterway governance.
Student lane, fare cuts in metro rail lines
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has launched dedicated lanes for students at all MRT-3 and LRT-2 stations. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the daily travel experience for students who are now entitled to a 50 percent fare discount on rail lines.
