Regional Evacuation Center situated in a 3,000-meter lot in Brgy. Vista Alegre, Bacolod City. Photo courtesy of DPWH, Bacolod City DEO.

DPWH turns over P36-M Regional Evacuation Center to Bacolod City

ILOILO City –The P36-million Regional Evacuation Center (REC) in Brgy. Vista Alegre, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental was inaugurated and turned over by the Department of Public...
Assistant regional director Lucrecia S. Taberna welcoming the guests and participants during the 2-day DAR-DENR-LBP Synchronization Conference held on Feb. 17-18, 2020 at the Days Hotel, Iloilo City.

DAR-DENR, LBP collaborate to fast track land survey in WV

THE Department of Agrarian Reform Regional Office VI calls for a two-day synchronization conference with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Land Bank of...

10-20% up in pop’n of sardines, mackerels – BFAR

ILOILO City – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is looking at an increase of 10 to 20 percent in the population of three...
Antique gets to showcase its rich marine biodiversity when it hosts the 1st International Sports Fishing Tournament in May. FLORD CALAWAG

Antique to host 1st int’l fishing tourney in May

THE province of Antique gets to showcase its rich marine biodiversity when it hosts the 1st International Sports Fishing Tournament in May.  “Sports fishing is another tourism product...
Under the Price Act, the Department of Agriculture is directed, whenever necessary, to issue a Suggested Retail Price or SRP for any or all basic necessities and prime commodities under its jurisdiction for the information and guidance of producers, retailers, and consumers, says Agriculture secretary William Dar. YOOREKKA TEAM

Imposition of SRPs on agri products starts in Metro Manila

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has set suggested retail prices (SRP) for major agricultural commodities in a bid to protect consumers against price irregularities. “Under the Price...
Newly concreted 2-kilometer road in Brgy. San Jose, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental. Photo courtesy of DPWH, Negros Occidental 2nd DEO

2-kilometer road paved in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental

ILOILO City – The concrete paving of 2.175 kilometers along Binalbagan-Isabela Road in Brgy. San Jose, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental was completed by the Department of Public...
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) director-general Ernesto Pernia

Public Service Act amendment to boost competitiveness in PH market – NEDA

THE proposed amendments to the Public Services Act are seen to foster a healthier competition in the Philippine market as it eases foreign ownership restrictions in...

PMAP issues statement on ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal, job security of workers

THE People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) issued a press statement on ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal and job security of its workers. “As the preeminent organization...
According to the federation’s study, the average retail price of regular milled rice (RMR) declined by P2.61 per kilo in 2019 from 2018, while the price for well-milled rice (WMR) went down by P1.99 per kilo. If the decline per kilogram of prices of RMR and WMR will be multiplied by rice consumption volume of 9.466 million metric tons, it will result in P34.16 billion savings or gains for rice consumers. MSN

Farmers lost billions in 2019 – study

THE Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) claimed that rice farmers lost a total of P68.18 billion in 2019, double than what consumers saved due to lower...
The provincial government of Negros Occidental taps the expertise of a homegrown farmer to develop a local beef brand and position the province as the cattle production center in the Visayas. PNA BACOLOD

Negros Occ. seeks cattle industry growth, taps expert

BACOLOD City â€“ The Negros Occidental provincial government has tapped the expertise of a homegrown farmer to develop a local beef brand and position the province as the...