Marcos OKs appointment of new DA officials

The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Tuesday its roster of new officials after their appointments were approved by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

In a news release, the DA announced the designation of Christopher Morales as the Undersecre…

Volcanic smog observed over Taal Caldera

MANILA: Volcanic smog or ‘vog’ has been observed over the Taal Caldera on Tuesday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

Phivolcs said the vog is affecting the municipalities of Agoncillo, Laurel, Balet…

DA to provide technical assistance for ‘BINHI’ project in Antique

Antique: The Department of Agriculture (DA) will extend technical assistance for the implementation of the Project Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for Impoverished (BINHI) in Antique aimed to ensure food security.

Project BINHI seek…

QBE gives Million Trees Foundation P3.7M; breaks ground on green park

The Million Trees Foundation, Inc. (MTFI) has received a major boost with the entry of a new institutional partner, QBE Insurance Group, which has allotted PHP3.7 million for various projects of the organization.

The event was highlighted by the gro…

CCC, DOH to boost collab vs. climate change impact on public health

MANILA: The Climate Change Commission (CCC) will strengthen its collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH) to address the impact of climate change on public health.

CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert Borje made this commitment …

Long weekends, experiences top Filipino travel considerations

MANILA: Long weekends and experiences in a destination topped most Filipinos’ considerations when planning a trip locally or abroad, a survey from 2023 to the early part of the year found.

Travel Pulse 2024, a study conducted by travel booking platfo…

Oil prices up on escalating tensions in Middle East, demand outlook

ANKARA: Oil prices increased on Tuesday due to rising conflict in the Middle East, while investors await several key supply and demand data sets from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), as well as inflation data from the US Feder…