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5 outlets per LGU in NCR eyed under expanded P20 rice program

Manila, Feb. 12 -- At least five Benteng Bigas Meron Na (BBM Na) sites are planned to be established per local government unit (LGU) in Metro Manila to make the PHP20 per kg. rice more accessible, the... Read More


Quality education, child protection prioritized under PBBM - DepEd

Manila, Feb. 11 -- Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday said quality education and learners' safety remain a priority under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Angara sai... Read More


Women, youth crucial for smart, innovative PH agriculture - BPI

Manila, Feb. 11 -- The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) on Wednesday underscored the importance of the role of women and the youth in advancing a smart and innovative agriculture landscape in the Philip... Read More


DepEd, LGUs partner to expedite classroom construction

Manila, Feb. 11 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday partnered with local government units (LGUs) to expedite classroom construction. The memorandum of agreement (MOA), backed by 90 pe... Read More


DA wants higher tariffs on artificial sugar to protect local farmers

Manila, Feb. 11 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) will look into increasing tariffs on artificial sugars to protect the local sugar industry. In a recent interview, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Lau... Read More


DA: Market allocation for rice importers eyed to support PH farmers

Manila, Feb. 10 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is crafting a measure for quantitative restrictions on rice importers to ensure support to local rice producers. The move comes as the ag... Read More


DA eyes new MSRP for rice, says retail prices to be tamed soon

Manila, Feb. 10 -- A new maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice may be released soon, while retail prices are expected to be tamed within the month, according to the Department of Agr... Read More


DepEd to prioritize Special Curricular Programs review, reform efforts

Manila, Feb. 4 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) said Wednesday it would prioritize the review of the Special Curricular Program and other priority reform agendas in the education sector to reali... Read More


PH, Japan boost ties in agriculture, trade, food security

Manila, Feb. 4 -- The Philippines continues to deepen its ties with Japan in agriculture, trade, and food security following a productive ministerial visit by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laure... Read More


DepEd advances church, community partnerships for learners

Manila, Feb. 4 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday said it is advancing partnerships with the church and the community to uphold the welfare of learners. In a statement, DepEd Secretary... Read More