MANILA (August 31) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 93, mandating the Department of Agriculture (DA) to lead and oversee the 60-day suspension of the importation of regular milled and well-milled rice. According to the order signed on August 29, the suspension will take effect from September 1 to October 30, 2025, unless shortened or … [Read more...] about Marcos orders DA to lead 60-Day suspension of rice imports
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Local groups want October BARMM polls fair and peaceful
COTABATO CITY (August 30) — In order to secure a peaceful and honest Bangsamoro legislative elections in October, local officials in Cotabato City and neighboring towns in Maguindanao del Norte pledged to assist the police, military, and the Commission on Elections. Local leaders, including Bruce Matabalao of Cotabato City, told reporters on Wednesday, August 27, that they … [Read more...] about Local groups want October BARMM polls fair and peaceful
DOLE extends internship opportunities to junior HS students
MANILA (August 29) —The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is expanding its internship program, which might soon allow junior high school students to work in government offices. According to the DOLE, the Government Internship Program (GIP) will provide students with work experience and the opportunity to pursue a career in public service. "Beneficiaries can take … [Read more...] about DOLE extends internship opportunities to junior HS students
Maguindanao del Sur drug den owner dead, three cohorts nabbed
COTABATO CITY (August 29) --- On Wednesday, August 27, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and police conducted a joint operation in Barangay Old Nunungan, Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao del Sur, where a drug den owner reportedly linked to two local terror groups was killed and three of his cohorts, including a woman, were arrested. Following a brief shootout, … [Read more...] about Maguindanao del Sur drug den owner dead, three cohorts nabbed
DA, LGU Kiblawan launch ‘Gulayan sa Bayan’ project in Davao del Sur
KIBLAWAN, Davao del Sur (August 29) – The Department of Agriculture, through its High Value Crops Development Program (DA-HVCDP), in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Kiblawan, officially launched the Gulayan sa Bayan (GSB) Project on August 27, 2025, in Barangay Maragaa. The project seeks to boost community-based vegetable production by establishing communal … [Read more...] about DA, LGU Kiblawan launch ‘Gulayan sa Bayan’ project in Davao del Sur
