DA urged to come up with ASF ‘game plan’

MANILA, May 11, 2021 — Senator Joel Villanueva today lauded Malacanang’s declaration of a state of calamity for the entire nation over the ravaging effects of the African Swine Fever (ASF), adding that the Department of Agriculture (DA) should now focus on concrete measures to eradicate the disease that has severely crippled the local hog… Read More DA urged to come up with ASF ‘game plan’

U.S. provides additional P5.7-M PPE to support Philippine COVID-19 response

MANILA, May 11, 2021 — U.S. military service members in Mindanao and Luzon began the delivery on April 22 of nearly P5.7 million ($118,700) worth of personal protective equipment and medical supplies to local partners battling COVID-19 in provinces across the Philippines. The United States embassy in Manila said the supplies include protective equipment such… Read More U.S. provides additional P5.7-M PPE to support Philippine COVID-19 response

Subic Freeport exports surge 48%, imports 29% in 1st Qtr

By HENRY EMPEÑO | May 11, 2021 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Exports generated by Subic-based manufacturers and port users surged by 48 percent while imports grew at 29 percent in the first quarter of 2021 despite less-than-ideal business conditions brought about by the continuing Covid-19 pandemic. Figures from the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority’s Trade Facilitation… Read More Subic Freeport exports surge 48%, imports 29% in 1st Qtr