PhilRice encourages farmers to venture into business

By Camille C. Nagaño | May 26, 2025 SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is encouraging farmers to start setting up business through its Rice Business Innovations System (RiceBIS) 2.0 Program. Program lead Diadem Gonzales-Esmero said the RiceBIS 2.0 aims to change the mindset of farmers from mere rice… Read More PhilRice encourages farmers to venture into business

U.S. donates mobile energy systems for Palawan

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, May 20, 2025—On May 16, U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson led the turnover of three U.S.-government donated mobile energy systems (MES) that will provide safe, reliable, and sustainable electricity to remote communities in Palawan. Joining Ambassador Carlson during the ceremony at the National Power Corporation (NPC) Irawan Switching Station in Puerto Princesa City… Read More U.S. donates mobile energy systems for Palawan

COA flags Tarlac mayor for P50-M medicine purchases, P45-M infra projects

By Henry Empeño | May 9, 2025 THE Commission on Audit (COA) has disallowed P50.8-million worth of medicine purchases and P45.6 million in infrastructure projects undertaken by the Tarlac City government in 2017 to 2018 and recommended that Mayor Maria Cristina C. Angeles and other city officials be held liable for gross violations of procurement… Read More COA flags Tarlac mayor for P50-M medicine purchases, P45-M infra projects

17 women rescued in Pampanga anti-human trafficking ops

By Jason De Asis | April 17, 2025 CRACKDOWN. Authorities rescue 17 women and arrest two female suspects in back-to-back anti-human trafficking operations in the province of Pampanga on April 11, 2025. Both suspects will be charged with violations of the Republic Act (RA) 9208, as amended by RA 10364, or the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons… Read More 17 women rescued in Pampanga anti-human trafficking ops

Capiz uses ‘balay-balay’ role-playing game to promote culture

By Alex Lumaque (PIA) EVER experienced role playing during your childhood days? Remember the time when playing ‘Balay-Balay’ (Bahay-bahayan in Tagalog) means participants will be designated to play the role of a father, mother, sister, brother, youngest or sometimes even a pet? This role-playing game inspired the conceptualization of a cultural initiative by the Provincial… Read More Capiz uses ‘balay-balay’ role-playing game to promote culture

No more tears: Onion ice cream takes Mindoro by storm

By Dianne Gorembalem (PIA) WHEN thinking of onions, favorite dishes like adobo, sisig, bistek and dinakdakan may come to mind. Many snacks, such as chips and crackers, also feature onion flavoring. While onions are a staple in savory dishes, Occidental Mindoro State College (OMSC) is demonstrating that onions can also be a sweet summer treat.… Read More No more tears: Onion ice cream takes Mindoro by storm

TRB: Bulacan segment of NALEX to begin construction in 2025

By Shane F. Velasco | April 10, 2025 CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan (PIA) — The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has announced that the construction of the Bulacan segment of the Northern Access Link Expressway (NALEX) Phase 1 is set to commence within the year. TRB Executive Director Alvin Carullo said that the Department of Environment… Read More TRB: Bulacan segment of NALEX to begin construction in 2025

CIAC eyes establishment of pharma logistics hub in Clark

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | April 10, 2025 CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga (PIA) — The Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. (PPPI) for the establishment of a pharmaceutical logistics and distribution hub within the Clark Aviation Capital inside Clark Freeport Zone.  The agreement… Read More CIAC eyes establishment of pharma logistics hub in Clark

Baguio residents can now pay taxes, fees using GCash

By Liza Agoot | April 4, 2025 BAGUIO CITY – In a bid to further make transactions with the city government easier and more accessible, payment using the online financial platform GCash is now allowed. “We want to give our taxpayers more ease in transacting with us. We are still negotiating with other online providers and… Read More Baguio residents can now pay taxes, fees using GCash

Cebu Pacific hails top PH, int’l travel agencies at 19th Eagle Wings Awards

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, honored its top-performing travel agencies in the recently concluded 19th Eagle Wings Awards on March 11, 2025, at the Courtyard by Marriott in Iloilo City. The Eagle Wings Awards is an annual event that recognizes the achievements and dedication of CEB’s travel agent partners in helping drive… Read More Cebu Pacific hails top PH, int’l travel agencies at 19th Eagle Wings Awards