DA brings P20 rice, agri aid to Batanes
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. led the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) visit to Batanes to launch the “P20 Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” program and distribute over ₱13 million in agricultural and fisheries support.
DA lifts poultry import ban on six countries
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its temporary ban on poultry imports from six countries previously affected by avian influenza.
Japan, PH boost defense, disaster ties
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani held a video teleconference with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, reaffirming defense cooperation and humanitarian assistance efforts.
Altman-backed program appeals NPC ban on identity project
World, the digital identity project co-founded by Sam Altman and developed by Tools for Humanity (TFH), said Thursday it will file a motion for reconsideration with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) following a cease and desist order (CDO) that halted its Philippine operations.
PhilWeb faces shift in control as Araneta Inc sells stake
PhilWeb Corp., a listed gaming company, said it was notified that its principal shareholder, Gregorio Araneta Inc., has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Nexora Holdings Inc. and Velora Holdings Inc. to sell GAINC’s entire 57 percent stake—comprising 829.57 million common shares—for P2.17 per share, or a total P1.8 billion.
