Gov’t pushes urgent carpooling plan as fuel prices surge
The government is planning to launch a carpooling program to help reduce transportation costs and traffic congestion amid rising fuel prices caused by tensions in the Middle East.
DA steps up onion purchases in Mindoro to shield farmers and consumers against price swings
The Department of Agriculture (DA), through its state-run Food Terminal Inc. (FTI), has launched a major intervention in Occidental Mindoro, ramping up purchases of onions to stabilize farm prices and avert supply shocks.
Tons of trash gone, mangroves planted in marine pollution cleanup drive
The Metro Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF) rallied 2,894 volunteers across eight sites nationwide for its largest Shore It Up! Weekend yet, removing 2.3 metric tons of marine litter and planting 600 mangroves. The annual coastal and marine conservation event took place in Del Carmen, Siargao; Alaminos, Pangasinan; Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro; Medina, Misamis Oriental; Cordova, Cebu; Marinduque; Mabini, Batangas, with support from the Tubbataha Reefs Management Office and the Resort Owners Association of Mabini, Batangas.
BSP eyes closer financial ties with Switzerland after ambassador’s visit
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas signaled its openness to deeper cooperation with Switzerland following a recent meeting between its chief and a top Swiss diplomat.
Brother Philippines plans to stay long-term, expands product offerings
Brother International Philippines Corp., known for its printing machines, said it plans to continue operating in the Philippines as the local printing industry evolves.
