The administrative circular (AC) allowing Poland to export live commercial chicken and turkey, including hatched eggs and day-old chicks, should help promote fair practices in domestic and international trade of the commodities, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday.
Under Memorandum Order 6 – 2023, an 18-kilogram bag of genetically modified or hybrid corn seeds or 20 kilograms of improved open-pollinated variety corn seeds plus two bags of inorganic fertilizers are provided for each hectare of planted corn.
The Philippines posted a balance of payments (BOP) shortfall of US$5.6 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a sharp reversal from the US$1.4-billion surplus in the same period last year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has a two-year contract extension with Japanese firm Sumitomo Corp. for the continued rehabilitation and maintenance of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), ensuring the system remains efficient and reliable for commuters.
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Friday announced that he will meet with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) next week to discuss the freezing and eventual seizure of assets belonging to individuals allegedly involved in corruption tied to the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) flood control projects.