DAVAO CITY --"Figures don't lie," says a popular quote. This is how Dr. Guido David, chief data scientist of the Octa research team described the figures of Mindanao's poverty situation. In an exclusive interview with Newsline Philippines David said he is worried that there is a registered downward trend or trajectory of 'self-rated poverty' in the entire county. But … [Read more...] about The number of poor families in Mindanao still high
Agriculture and Food
DA assures stable rice supply in 2024 despite production decline in Q1
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday assured of a stable supply of rice for the entire year despite the slight decline in production during the first three months of 2024 due to the El Niño phenomenon. Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa made the assurance after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that rice production from … [Read more...] about DA assures stable rice supply in 2024 despite production decline in Q1
DBM says gov’t can use P15-B disaster relief fund to combat El Niño
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Friday said the government could tap the remaining PHP15.507 billion under the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (NDRRMF) for 2024 to mitigate the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. In a statement, DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the PHP15.5-billion balance in the NDRRMF is part of the … [Read more...] about DBM says gov’t can use P15-B disaster relief fund to combat El Niño
NIA accelerates irrigation dev’t in Mindanao amid El Niño
MANILA – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) remains steadfast in providing sustainable irrigation service to the Filipino farmers, especially in Mindanao, amid the El Niño phenomenon. In a news release on Sunday, NIA said it successfully implemented the PHP5.133-billion Malitubog-Maridagao Irrigation Project – Stage II (MMIP-II) in Barangay Villarica, … [Read more...] about NIA accelerates irrigation dev’t in Mindanao amid El Niño
Kadiwa ng Pangulo sells P39/kilo rice in Metro Manila
The Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) is selling rice at PhP39 per kilo in Metro Manila, along with other commodities like fresh and quality fruits and vegetables. “P39 per kilo na well milled rice, tampok sa isinasagawang Kadiwa ng Pangulo sa Verdant Covered Court, Barangay Pamplona Tres ngayong araw,” said the social media posting of the City Agriculture Office of Las Piñas on … [Read more...] about Kadiwa ng Pangulo sells P39/kilo rice in Metro Manila
