Industry leaders count on Laurel’s experience to solve agri problems

Newly-appointed Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.’s deep understanding of the fisheries sector and food processing would give him a different take on how to resolve food security, exports and other agricultural problems…

Japan premier inspires lawmakers to further protect WPS

Members of the House of Representatives are upbeat about intensifying efforts to further protect the country’s interest in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) following the speech delivered by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during Saturday’s special …

Nueva Vizcaya lone bettor hits P102-M lotto jackpot

A single ticket from Nueva Vizcaya won the PHP102-million jackpot during Saturday’s draw of the Lotto 6/42. The winning combination of 07-34-11-26-05-06 that carried a total jackpot prize of PHP102,254,379.40, was from a bettor in Bayombong, Nueva Viz…

Israel: We will remain in Gaza until we win

Israel will continue its operations in Gaza until it achieves victory, even if that takes a full year, the nation’s defense minister said Saturday. ‘We will remain in Gaza until we win, even if it takes a year,’ Yoav Galant said in a public address br…

Shear line affects northern section of Northern Luzon

Batanes and Cagayan including Babuyan Islands will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the presence of a shear line, the weather bureau reported on Sunday. Palawan, Caraga and Davao Region will also experience the sa…

Indian gov’t offers 7 helicopters for PCG rescue, humanitarian efforts

The Indian government is offering the Philippines at least seven helicopters that will be used for the rescue and humanitarian efforts of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said India’s offer will boost efforts to buil…

‘Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair’ expands with 335K beneficiaries

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed the further expansion of the ‘Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair’ (BPSF) in Santa Cruz, Laguna on Saturday where government services were offered. Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr., …