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11 August

Imports to surpass 4-million MT of rice in 2025

Rice imports this year would surpass four-million metric tons as output would not be sufficient to meet demand by 17 percent, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. Based on data obtained from the Department of Agriculture and other agencies, the projected import volume will address the projected supply shortfall of 2.653 MMT for the year. The Department of Economy, Planning …

11 August

A ‘green lane’ for agri investments

By signing the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) strengthening inter-agency coordination and streamlining the entry of strategic investments in agriculture and fisheries, the Department of Agriculture threw its full support to the ‘green lane’ plan. DA Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. signed the JMC, which enhances the operational mechanism of the Investment Facilitation Network (INFA-Net) and integrates the provisions of …

11 August

Grateful at 80 through high-energy OPM hits

PASSERBYBy Nestor Cuartero It was a night of breathtaking performances. On July 31, 2025, the Smart Araneta Coliseum was energized with good music, positive energy, and heartfelt gratitude as Unilab and Mercury Drug celebrated their 80th anniversaries with the historic Alagang Suki Fest 2025. The event, a joint celebration of the two iconic and household brands, was a fun-filled, crazy, …

11 August

How Kaila Estrada lives for more

Wellness brand Santé has announces Kaila Estrada as the newest face of Santé BarleyMax, joining an impressive roster of ambassadors including Kim Atienza, Vic Sotto, and Vice Ganda. The Star Magic artist, known for her acting prowess at such an early stage in her career, completes the line-up of Santé’s #LiveForMore ambassadors. As Santé celebrates its 18th anniversary, the brand …

11 August

New episode of environmental series tackles waste mismanagement

Miming and Friends, the beloved animated YouTube miniseries, has released its fourth episode, continuing its journey of educating children and families about environmental sustainability through songs and animated characters. Miming and Friends is a collaboration between Mondelēz International in the Philippines, and husband-and-wife tandem, Ramon del Prado and Meryll Yan – the local animated content creators behind the Miming and …

11 August

The piecemeal admission of Bea Alonzo’s love affair with Vincent Co

It’s no surprise anymore that Bea Alonzo would finally admit, albeit generally, that she and Puregold’s Vincent Co are indeed, a romantic pair. It’s typical of showbiz denizens to reveal a sweetheart relationship as safe as theirs. No complications. Bea is single and Vincent is a bachelor. No illicit, indiscreet liaisons here. All is in the open although the disclosure …

11 August

US police comes forward to reveal Rufa Mae Quinto’s husband’s death

While the public is waiting for the official release of the statement of Rufa Mae Quinto on the death in the United States of America of her husband Trevor Magallanes, the actress-comedienne recently posted on her Facebook wall a letter from a superior officer of Trevor at the San Francisco Police Department. Here’s the full texts of the letter to …

11 August

Who is Joel Navarro and why are they raving about him?

Joel Navarro who? Joel Navarro, the topnotch musician who was schooled abroad in choral conducting. Although he is a math wizard who graduated on a scholarship grant from the prestigious Philippine Science High School, Joel pursued his passion for music and became one of the most esteemed conductors among choirs in the Philippines. When he was in UP, he was …

11 August

UP Diamond Jubilarian, National Artist for Music Ramon Santos to lecture at PICF 2025

Aside from his forthcoming recognition as a recipient of the University of the Philippines’ Alumni Association’s Diamond Jubilarian in the celebration of the UP General Alumni Homecoming in 2025, National Artist for Music Ramon Santos will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 Palawan International Choral Festival (PICF) in Puerto Princesa City in Palawan on August 13 to 16, 2025. …

11 August

Veteran radio, TV broadcaster Mario Garcia signs off

The local media is again mourning with the passing of two icons in the field. Mario Garcia, a veteran broadcast journalist who worked with ABS-CBN, Radio Veritas. Channel 4 etc. for decades succumbed to heart attack early last week at St. Luke’s Medical Center. Digna Santiago, an indefatigable film producer of Premiere Productions died leaving behind a legacy of important …

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August, 2025