Gov’t launches farm livelihood program reintegrating former rebels, linking peace to suatainable agriculture
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) are jointly rolling out a farm-centered livelihood initiative designed to turn former communist rebels and Moro separatist fighters into productive farmers, with high-value crops pili and ube leading the proposed enterprise options.
Alas Pilipinas girls lose to Japan, build future
Alas Pilipinas’ girls fought Japan to the edge before running into the hard wall of international experience, falling in straight sets at the FIVB U17 World Championship in Chile and missing a chance to climb into the tournament’s 9th-to-12th-place bracket.
18th Regional Travel Fair showcases BARMM tourism in Cotabato City
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), is bringing the 18th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) to Cotabato City for theee days at the Alnor Hotel and Convention Center. The second edition of the annual event, lasting until thia Sunday, places the spotlight on the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as the region enters a more intentional phase of growth, linking destination promotion directly to improved market access for local businesses and communities.
ING signals financial strength with $1.75 billion debt redemption strategy
Global financial institution ING has formally announced plans to redeem two series of outstanding SEC-registered debt instruments totaling $1.75 billion on their designated contractual call date of September 11, 2026.
Major regional event expo to gather industry leaders in Metro Manila this October
The Event Experience Expo (E3) 2026 is set to return on October 28 and 29 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, bringing together top local and international event solution providers in a bid to drive innovation and efficiency across the sector.
