MANILA (September 3) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Monday that seizures of counterfeit agriculture and fishery items had totaled P3.78 billion over the last 17 months, with 20 importers now blacklisted by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. The DA stated that the information was provided in a report to the Senate agriculture committee, which is … [Read more...] about DA’s blacklist expands as P3.78 billion illegal agricultural products are recovered
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President Marcos vows support for Fisheries Sector in GenSan visit
MANILA (July 4) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with fisherfolk on Friday as he inspected the General Santos Fish Port Complex (GSFPC) in General Santos City, outlining plans to modernize fishing infrastructure and strengthen the country’s cold chain system. Marcos emphasized the need for more cold storage facilities, fish ports, and ice plants to maintain the … [Read more...] about President Marcos vows support for Fisheries Sector in GenSan visit
Davao Light gains ground in Davao Norte, De Oro despite opposition
DAVAO CITY (April 10) — A law expanding the franchise area of Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) to cover additional areas in Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro has officially lapsed into law despite strong opposition from the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (NORDECO) and several consumer advocacy groups. Republic Act No. 12144 became law after President Ferdinand Marcos … [Read more...] about Davao Light gains ground in Davao Norte, De Oro despite opposition
Mindanao real estate surges amid infrastructure boom – Magno
DAVAO CITY – Mindanao’s real estate sector is experiencing robust growth, driven by major infrastructure projects, urban expansion, and rising investor confidence, according to Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Leo Tereso A. Magno. Speaking at the Filipinos in Institutional Real Estate (FIIRE) Davao Symposium, Magno emphasized the region’s accelerating … [Read more...] about Mindanao real estate surges amid infrastructure boom – Magno
Magno stands firm against misleading Mindanao comparisons
DAVAO CITY --- The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) takes firm but respectful exception to the recent comparison of Mindanao’s human development status to that of Sub-Saharan countries. While we welcome critical discourse that sparks meaningful conversations, such narratives must be based on accurate data, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine appreciation for the … [Read more...] about Magno stands firm against misleading Mindanao comparisons
