The Department of Agriculture (DA) is ordering an audit of the National Food Authority’s (NFA) handling of rice buffer stocks since 2019. This move comes as Congress investigates the recent sale of government rice reserves to private traders. Concerns Over …
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American record producer Benny Blanco posted a TikTok video reviewing the popular Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee. He expressed initial disappointment with the food, specifically the Chickenjoy, a signature fried chicken dish. This sparked mixed reactions online. While some viewers found …
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently signed two laws aimed at uplifting the lives of senior citizens and promoting locally-made products. Senior Citizens to Receive Increased Financial Aid One of the signed laws, Republic Act No. 12018, amends the Expanded Senior …
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The Aboitiz Group, a major Philippine conglomerate, and its European partner, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc. (CCEP), have officially acquired Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. (CCBPI) for P100 billion. The transaction was finalized on Friday, February 23, 2024, after all necessary conditions …
For pork lovers in Negros, the tale of two islands unfolds: one grappling with restrictions, the other tasting the promise of normalcy. While Negros Occidental remains under the grip of an African Swine Fever (ASF) ban, its neighbor, Negros Oriental, …
Negros Occidental: Pork Ban Remains, Negros Oriental Sees Lifted Ban Read more »
The Philippines is taking to the skies with ambitious plans. At the Singapore Airshow, a major aviation event, they’re pitching Clark International Airport to become the next Asian hub for investment. Meanwhile, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) …
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Frank Carbon, executive director of the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is vocal in his opposition to the proposed P100 increase in the legislated minimum wage. He expresses concerns that the wage hike would have detrimental effects on …
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Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, the leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), finds himself under the Senate’s scrutiny yet again. This time, he’s been ordered to attend an inquiry into disturbing allegations of sexual abuse within the religious organization. Senator …
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The Philippines is making significant progress in reducing tobacco use, thanks to stricter policies and increased taxes. Cigarette smoking has dipped from 23.8% in 2015 to 19.5% in 2021, exceeding the government’s target. Multi-Pronged Approach Yields Results This success stems …
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A Philippine court is evaluating the relocation of Myrna Mabanza’s trial, a suspected terrorist, from Zamboanga City to Manila due to security anxieties. Mabanza faces accusations of facilitating funds to Mindanao terrorist groups, allegedly used for firearm purchases. The government …
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