National Food Authority Antique acting branch manager Glenda Paz said on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, that they are now procuring palay from farmers as the harvest season starts this September. Photo shows a farmer harvesting palay in the province for the first cropping. PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE/FB

DA eyes releasing fertilizer subsidy to farmers this January

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is hoping to release the P6,600 subsidy to farmers this month as it awaits the approval of President Ferdinand...

Taking Your Retail Business to Global Heights

BEFORE the lockdowns, many retail stores in the US and Europe had already begun to move to online platforms. The shift saved them precious...

Kick off the New Year right! Support the Hapag Movement and fight hunger with...

As we enter the new year, it's once again time for resolutions and a fresh start. If you're looking to make a positive impact...

PNB elects Felix Enrico R. Alfiler as board member

Philippine National Bank (PSE: PNB) has nominated Felix Enrico R. Alfiler as the bank’s 15th board member effective December 29, 2022. “Director Alfiler is a...
The inflation rate in December 2022 was driven by faster rate of increases in prices of vegetables especially cabbage, rice, and fruits like bananas. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Inflation quickens to 8.1% in December – PSA

PRICES of consumer goods and services continued its accelerated trajectory in the last month of 2022, hitting a fresh 14-year high, as food prices...
Farmers in Barangay Baculud in Ilagan, Isabela till and plant vegetables that grow around a month for a quicker harvest. ABS-CBN NEWS/FILE PHOTO

Gov’t urged to boost agriculture to mitigate rising food costs

THE Philippines must boost its agriculture sector to temper the rising costs of food items as inflation continues to surge, former Socioeconomic Planning Secretary...
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PH, China to resume direct flights, pre-COVID tourism figures

THE Philippine and Chinese governments are committed to bringing back pre-pandemic levels of tourist arrivals and resuming direct flights, especially between Manila and Beijing. The...
Guimaras-based products were highlighted at the One Town One Product (OTOP) Hub recently established by the Department of Trade and Industry Region 6. GUIMARAS CAPITOL PHOTO

Guimaras opens first OTOP hub

ILOILO City – The island province of Guimaras takes pride of its very first One Town One Product (OTOP) Hub which was established last Dec....
The Philippine Egg Board Association says there was a decreased production of egg products in the county due to the higher operating expenses of breeders following the hike in prices of hatchlings and chicken pellets. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Egg, poultry prices increase amid holiday demand

EGG and chicken prices have risen in some markets amid lower supply and an increased demand during the holidays. Latest data from the Department of...

LPG prices may increase by Q2 – Energy official

A DEPARTMENT of Energy (DOE) official warned that prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) may increase by the second quarter of this year, as...