Aquatic export turnover drops 28% in April

Vietnam’s aquatic product exports in April plummeted 28% year-on-year to 810 million USD, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).In the first four months of this year, the value stood at over 2.6 billion USD, do…

CONSUMERS, TRADERS IN KELANTAN CLAIM SHORTAGE OF SUGAR SUPPLY

In conjunction with the recent Ramadan month and Aidilfitri festive season, demand for essential items including sugar have been high, especially from consumers here.Ainy Md Yunos, 71, a consumer from Pengkalan Chepa said she had run out of sugar and …

Heavy investment in agri to stop farmers shortage

The government must find effective ways to entice the younger generation to pursue farming that will address an impending shortage of farmers, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee said on Sunday. Lee cited a study done by retired University of the Philipp…

PBBM vows sustained aid, protection of Pinoy workers

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday vowed to continue prioritizing the welfare of Filipino workers by providing the vital opportunities to achieve their full potential. ‘Asahan po ninyo na hindi kailanman magpapabaya ang inyong pamahalaan sa l…

40K pieces of rice cakes consumed in 1st Kanen Festival

Amid the summer heat, thousands gathered to witness the first Kanen Festival of this town and partook in some 40,000 pieces of delicious and colorful native rice cakes in boodle fight style. The native rice cake makers in the town prepared slices of l…

New regulations to boost OCOP goods between now and 2025

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has introduced regulations for the sales of products under the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme.The new criteria will be in place for the next three years, from 2023 to 2025.Under the new regulations, …

PBBM foreign trips boost PH image as investment hub: PEZA exec

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) sees an increased confidence among local and foreign investors to start or expand their operations in the Philippines with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s official visit to the United States next week….