The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist of Aklan urges farmers to use Integrated Pest Management strategies, which include both chemical and cultural approaches, to counter the attacks of Fall Armyworm especially on corn crops in the province. PNA

Corn crops infestation observed in 8 Aklan municipalities

KALIBO, Aklan – Corn crops infestation has been observed in eight municipalities of the province, an Aklan agriculturist reported. Assistant provincial agriculturist Salome David confirmed the attacks of...
The local currency ended the day at 52.105 from 52.05 Friday last week. All Shares slipped by 0.25 percent, or 11.89 points, to 4,797.59 points. Financials posted the highest drop with 1.62 percent, which was trailed by the Industrial, 0.84 percent; Services, 0.61 percent; Holding Firms, 0.53 percent; and Property, 0.17 percent. BANGKOK POST

Stocks mount anew, peso moves sideways

MANILA – The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose for the second consecutive day on Thursday while the peso ended the day sideways on news...
The budget department cites President Rodrigo Duterte’s budget affirmation message which said, “increased and new budgetary items shall be subject to the National Government’s cash programming and prudent observance of responsible fiscal management.” ABS-CBN

Congress hikes allocations, presents new items in 2020 budget – DBM

THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday confirmed that Congress introduced new items as well as increases in allocations proposed by the executive in...
Sotogrande Iloilo offers travelers wide open spaces, lush greenery, picturesque views, and a stunning man-made lake.

Iloilo escapade made more fun and exciting at Sotogrande

YOU might still be feeling the chills of the cold months but it won’t be long before the country starts to see temperatures rising and reel...

Lumina recognized as ‘Top 1 Developer’ by Pag-IBIG Fund

IN A country where real estate has been booming for the last decade, particularly in the luxury residential and commercial segments, one company is making sure...
Islas de Gigantes in the municipality of Carles, Iloilo is a fledgling tourist attraction that boasts of white-sand beaches, pristine waters and fresh sea breeze. IAN JOHN PAMPLONA/PN

More Iloilo resorts seen to boost tourism

ILOILO City – The bloating number of resorts in Iloilo province helped boost tourist arrivals in 2019, the Provincial Tourism Office (PTO) here reported Tuesday. PTO...

Pag-IBIG Fund home loan releases up 15% to record-high P86.7-B in 2019

HOME loan releases of Pag-IBIG Fund posted double-digit growth for the 4th consecutive year with the agency setting new record-highs in housing accomplishments in 2019. According to...
Atty. Valerie Anne H. Hollero, Acting RVP of Philhealth 6 shows the students of Andres Bonifacio Elementary School in Bacolod City the proper method on hand washing.

PhilHealth promotes hand hygiene among students

THE Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth 6) in celebration of its 25th Anniversary partnered with nine public elementary schools in the region for a simultaneous hand hygiene...
Data released by Finance secretary Carlos Dominguez III on Wednesday shows that the number of twenty-foot equivalent unit containers from China fell by 62.15 percent in the first half of this month to 11.05 compared to 29.195 during the same period last year. XINHUA

PH imports from China fall 62% in first half of February

MANILA – Shipments from China registered marked decline in the first 15 days of February 2020 on account of the lower production and deliveries amid the...
Finance secretary Carlos Dominguez III. PCOO

Finance exec confident of CITIRA passage by March

MANILA – Finance secretary Carlos Dominguez III said on Wednesday he remains optimistic that lawmakers will approve Senate Bill (SB) No. 1357 or the proposed Corporate...