The Department of Agriculture (DA), under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., reaffirmed its commitment to stop the spread of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in the country by reinforcing disease control measures. For 2023, the DA-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) has allotted a P177.78 million in funds for the government’s Avian Influenza Protection Program that …
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For four Saturdays starting February 25, 2023, Mr. Marc Tomas will conduct a face-to-face workshop on Ikebana-Sogetsu inspired flower arrangement for beginners (Part1) at the Sunshine Place. The workshop will serve as introduction to participants who want to learn the basics of the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Tomas, former president of Ikebana International Manila Chapter 108 and member of Sogetsu …
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Photography Contest 2023 officially starts on February 15, 2023. Registration is now open. This year’s theme, “Sa’n Tayo Next?”, aims to showcase the unadulterated, yet equally beautiful places in the Philippines with tourism potential. Photo entries must depict underrated or not-so famous spots in the country with the potential to become major tourist …
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA Region’s provincial Valentine’s Day fairs made a return on February 14, 2023, assisting cacao farmers and student entrepreneurs in Romblon and Marinduque. In partnership with the local government unit of Odiongan in Romblon, DTI organized a multimodal mini-bazaar promoting the cacao industry in the province. Local chocolate and other baked dessert entrepreneurs …
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Oil firms will reduce prices of diesel and kerosene on Tuesday. In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil and Shell said they will slash diesel prices by PHP2.20 per liter. Caltex, Seaoil and Shell will also cut kerosene prices by PHP2.50 per liter. On the other hand, there will be no movement in prices of gasoline this week. …
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As part of the agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to make food accessible and affordable to all Filipinos, the Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to install accredited KADIWA retail stores in select Metro Manila dry and wet markets within the first quarter of 2023. The said plan, bared by DA Assistant Secretary for Consumer Affairs and Spokesperson Kristine …
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Archrivals Ateneo and La Salle brace for a grueling battle as they play two ties each on Tuesday ushering in the men’s competition in the National College Tennis Team Championships at the PCA outdoor courts in Paco, Manila. The Eagles face the UST Tigers at 8 a.m. then return in the afternoon to slug it out with the National U …
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Jeremy Pacatiw believes there is no stopping Fabricio Andrade in his quest to become bantamweight champion and One Fight Night 7 on Feb. 25 could just be the night it happens for the Brazilian. Andrade takes on John Lineker for the vacant title in One Championship and if things go as planned, Pacatiw expects “Wonder Boy” to walk out of …
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Pido Jarencio wants nothing but to restore the lost pride at University of Santo Tomas as he buckles down to work in his second go-round with his alma mater. “Mahirap yung trabahong inilatag para sa atin, kaya importante na magsimula tayo na matatag yung pundasyon nitong mga bata,” he said. “Dapat dalhin nila yung pride na nire-represent nila yung UST.” …
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What was just a bold and creative digital design to create its own database has come to a solid realization and looks like there’s no stopping the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) from completing it. From a measly 31,241 registrants in its seniors’ online data collection on Dec . 11, 2022 – NCSC set a new …
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