The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Friday highlighted efforts to improve waste management in the National Capital Region through its “Road to Zero Waste” expo. The expo, part of the agency’s zero-waste campaign, aims to promote sustainable waste management practices. It featured unified materials recovery systems across Metro Manila under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s “Kalinisan sa Bagong Pilipinas” …

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released the budget for the P7,000 annual medical allowance for government employees, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman announced on Friday. “The funds have been distributed to our departments and agencies, along with the guidelines,” Pangandaman said, providing an update on the allowance’s rollout. Government agencies have begun processing the grant, which is similar …

The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) has been introduced as a bold step toward driving infrastructure and economic growth in the Philippines.  However, this ambitious initiative has sparked heated debates over its feasibility, transparency, and potential risks.  As the government moves forward with its implementation, it is crucial to critically examine whether the MIF truly aligns with the country’s current priorities …

BEYOND ELLIPTICAL By Rose Marie de la Cruz Former Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Cielito Habito (now a columnist for Inquirer) wrote recently about the youth and agriculture and why it is so difficult to attract young people to go into farming (not as farm laborer) —  a path where they could become their own bosses and where their creativity and curiosity …

By Rose de la Cruz Weather  permitting, the Department of Agriculture is hopeful that this year’s harvest of 20.46 million metric tons would surpass the record in 2023 of 20 MMT.  But  in a La Nina year, where either abundant rainfall  or very hot weather could prevail, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said he is optimistic about achieving bumper rice …

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allotted P85.19 million to establish a network of egg production facilities for small-scale growers. In Memorandum Order No. 2, the DA said the program will fund the construction of small-scale egg production facilities as a Livelihood Opportunities and Viable Enterprise project, Business World reported. “The Chicken Layer Project involves the establishment of small egg …

House Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin  of Iloilo was piqued at the recent hearing of the Murang Pagkain supercommittee with the failure of the Department of Agriculture to explain how it arrived at the P58 per kg. as the maximum suggested retail price.  Garin called that rate as “unrealistic” and a “disservice” to consumers saying the DA failed to address …

The  Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched the Agricultural and Fisheries Logistics Office (AFLO) to tackle inefficiencies in the farm-to-market supply chain and ensure food security, which Secretary Francsco Tiu Laurel Jr. hope would reduce post harvest losses significantly, address logistical bottlenecks including poor infrastructure and insufficient cold storage facilities. “AFLO is key to building a resilient and sustainable food …

Top officials of Philippine sports pay their tribute to all top achievers of 2024 when they join in the celebration of the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night on Monday at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann teams up with Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham ‘Bambol’ Tolentino as they …

After a successful stint in the Asian Tournament, the Zamboanga Valientes join Strong Group Athletics in representing the Philippines in the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship at the Al Nasr Club in UAE. Coach Bobedick Delos Santos believes that the team will compete well in the tournament. “Etong line-up na nakikita ko, maganda. Palagay ko mag-compete eto ng maayos sa …