The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expressed its gratitude to the South Korean government for its sustained support—channeled through Official Development Assistance (ODA) Korea—toward the Philippines’ efforts to modernize its rice sector, a key pillar of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's broader food security agenda.
It was the faintest of touches—barely visible, yet fortunately timed—that propelled Alas Pilipinas on Friday night past Chinese Taipei and into the gold medal match of the 2025 Asian Volleyball Confederation Women’s Nations Cup in Hanoi.
Starting in July, Maynilad customers will see a slight increase in water rates while Manila Water consumers will benefit from a small reduction following adjustments approved by the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System-Regulatory Office (MWSS-RO).
