Cold storage for rice seeds now in key provinces
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expressed its gratitude to the South Korean government for its sustained support—channeled through Official Development Assistance (ODA) Korea—toward the Philippines’ efforts to modernize its rice sector, a key pillar of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's broader food security agenda.
Stocks slide as Israel-Iran conflict reignites
Wall Street wrapped up the week on a sour note as renewed tensions between Israel and Iran rattled global markets on Friday.
A touch of a finger sends Alas Pilipinas to AVC Nations Cup final
It was the faintest of touches—barely visible, yet fortunately timed—that propelled Alas Pilipinas on Friday night past Chinese Taipei and into the gold medal match of the 2025 Asian Volleyball Confederation Women’s Nations Cup in Hanoi.
Maynilad rates up slightly; Manila Water bills set to drop
Starting in July, Maynilad customers will see a slight increase in water rates while Manila Water consumers will benefit from a small reduction following adjustments approved by the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System-Regulatory Office (MWSS-RO).
PPA allocates ₱400M for Samar port expansion
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has earmarked ₱400 million to modernize and expand the Amandayehan Port in Basey, Samar, positioning it as a strategic alternative route amid transport constraints triggered by new restrictions on the San Juanico Bridge.
