MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) to employ the surplus collections from the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) to support rice farmers, aiming to enhance rice production and supply within the Philippines. During a recent meeting with DA officials, President Marcos emphasized that the RCEF's surplus … [Read more...] about President Marcos orders gov’t to use excess RCEF collections to aid rice farmers
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Vietnam Airlines to fly to Manila again
DAVAO CITY --- After more than two decades, Vietnam Airlines will resume the Manila-Vietnam-Manila flights again. In a post, Aviation Updates Philippines said the airline will resume their flight starting December 1, having three (3) flights a week. The statement said the first of the two routes to be launched – Ho Chi Minh City to Manila – will start on December 1 with … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines to fly to Manila again
Most Filipino migrant workers in Israel safe-DMW
DAVAO CITY --- Most of the Filipino migrant workers in Israel are safe in the midst of Israel crisis after Hamas attacked towns on Saturday. Israel's Home Front Command earlier issued a "State of War Alert". This developed as the Philippine Embassy in Israel has been closed. In a statement, the Philippine Embassy in Israel said it would be closed beginning this Sunday … [Read more...] about Most Filipino migrant workers in Israel safe-DMW
Jesuits names new head in PH
DAVAO CITY ---The Society of Jesus in the Philippines has named Fr. Xavier Olin as its new head in the country, said a report published by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). The congregation also announced that Fr. Antonio Sosa, the Rome-based Jesuit Superior General, appointed the 49-year-old Olin as the 13th Provincial Superior of the Philippine … [Read more...] about Jesuits names new head in PH
Customs uncovers P2.19-B worth of ‘shabu’
DAVAO CITY --- Personnel from the Bureau of Customs uncovers 323 kilos or P2.19 billion worth of 'shabu' at the Manila port early this week. The agency in a press statement said the illegal drugs shipped from Mexico reached Manila Port in early January this year, was declared beef. But authorities suspects the concealed cargo which led them to check the goods … [Read more...] about Customs uncovers P2.19-B worth of ‘shabu’
