Agri chief submits courtesy resignation, cites support for Cabinet revamp
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. confirmed on Thursday that he has submitted his courtesy resignation in response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's directive for a Cabinet revamp, following the outcome of the recent midterm elections.
President Marcos initiates Cabinet revamp
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has requested the courtesy resignation of all Cabinet members following the midterm election setback.
Gov’t eyes bigger rice buffer, ₱27-B NFA budget for 2026
The National Food Authority (NFA) is proposing a ₱27-billion budget for 2025 to scale up domestic palay procurement and meet its 15-day mandated rice buffer stock, equivalent to 900,000 metric tons. NFA administrator Larry Lacson announced the proposal on Wednesday, emphasizing its importance for national food security and supporting local farmers.
Sugar yields at risk as pest spreads in Negros
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has sounded the alarm over a growing infestation of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) in Northern Negros Occidental, warning of potential commercial disruption and calling for urgent policy intervention to contain the threat.
AirAsia PH flies nearly 3M in 2025, fueled by local tourism boom
AirAsia Philippines on Wednesday reported carrying nearly 3 million passengers across its domestic and international routes thus far this year, buoyed by a robust 85 percent load factor.
