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The Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Assistance Service is enhancing its market early-warning system to anticipate supply disruptions, connect farmers with buyers earlier, and stop produce from spoiling or being sold at steep, below-cost prices. The initiative draws on lessons from the Middle East conflict, when the department used emergency procurement to keep agricultural goods moving despite sharp rises in logistics costs.

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is moving ahead with road and utility plans for the 160-hectare Bonifacio Capital District (BCD) in Taguig, seeking a consultant to prepare detailed engineering designs for the planned infrastructure.

The Philippines is pushing for stronger ASEAN cooperation on climate finance, technology, and resilience, as it seeks to make climate change a bigger part of the region’s economic and security agenda during its chairmanship this year.

When Typhoon Yolanda struck in 2013, artists Precious Leaño and Alex Baluyut asked a simple question: “Can we cook for them?” — “them” being survivors arriving at Villamor Air Base from Tacloban, many days without proper food. Using their own equipment and artist network, they mobilized volunteers to serve hot meals around the clock.

Meralco, led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, has upgraded its North Port Substation in Tondo to strengthen network safety and service reliability.