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January 11, 2024 CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Misamis Oriental is poised to revolutionize its agricultural sector through a strategic partnership with the Indonesian government, focusing on the implementation of cutting-edge agricultural technologies. Provincial Board Member Rey Buhisan announced on Thursday that a delegation of Indonesian agricultural experts is scheduled to visit Misamis Oriental in […]

January 10, 2024 BAGUIO CITY – The local administration has sounded an alarm over a gastroenteritis outbreak, with a startling 1,602 cases reported by Wednesday afternoon since the holiday season. Mayor Benjamin Magalong, in a live-streamed “Ugnayan” briefing, announced the outbreak, underscoring the urgency of the situation. Data from the local government unit (LGU) reveals that approximately

January 9, 2024 – BACOLOD CITY – The provincial government of Negros Occidental is embarking on an ambitious project to transform the Mambukal Resort and Wildlife Sanctuary in Murcia into an eco-conscious, world-class destination. This initiative aims to elevate the resort’s status while significantly boosting tourism in the region. Recent announcements reveal plans to upgrade the resort’s

January 8, 2024 In December 2023, the Ilocos Region of the Philippines experienced a notable decline in inflation, easing to 2.3 percent from the previous month’s 2.9 percent. This decrease, primarily attributed to reduced price increases in food and alcoholic beverages, signifies a positive shift in the region’s economic landscape. Sheila de Guzman, the Regional

January 5, 2024 Sagada, a picturesque town in Mountain Province, has witnessed a remarkable increase in tourism, thanks to improvements in public transport, accommodations, and dining options. The tourist count in Sagada soared to 108,059 from January 1 to November 30, 2023, nearly doubling from 48,761 in the entire year of 2022. While the figures

January 4, 2024 The local government of Dumaguete City has dedicated PHP2.1 million to ensure that young children, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, receive nourishing food and fresh milk. City Nutrition Officer Delia Serion announced on Thursday that this initiative aims to improve the health and nutrition of these vulnerable groups. Starting next

MAMBURAO, Occidental Mindoro – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to roll out a nationwide beekeeping initiative, following the success of a pilot program in Occidental Mindoro aimed at boosting honey production for both local livelihood and international markets. DA Undersecretary Deogracias Victor Savellano, in a recent interview, shared that the initiative initially focused

October 17, 2023 DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Statistics Authority in Region 11 (PSA-11) reported on Tuesday that Davao Region experienced an inflation rate of 5.4 percent in September, marking an increase from August’s 3.9 percent. However, this remains below the 9.6 percent recorded in September 2022. A primary factor behind the inflation uptick was

October 17, 2023 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Zambales farmers are supporting the National Food Authority’s (NFA) decision to raise the buying prices for palay (unmilled rice). The NFA Council announced new prices: PHP23 for dry palay, increased from PHP19, and PHP19 for wet palay, up from PHP16. Francisco Pallarag, a rice farmer from