MANILA – The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) will allow the importation of 200,000 metric tons (MT) of standard and bottlers grade (premium refined) sugar in anticipation of a shortfall.... Read full article
MANILA – To help accelerate the expansion of in-person classes nationwide, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to proactively participate in pediatric vaccination against coronavirus disease (Covid-19).... Read full article
DUMAGUETE CITY – The head of the Provincial Tourism Unit (PTU) of Negros Oriental is seeking to have a proper listing of bed and breakfast operators in the province for proper coordination now that tourists are returning with the easing of coronaviru... Read full article
MANILA – Malacañang is unsure if President Rodrigo Roa Duterte supports the decision of his ruling party, the Partido Demokratiko Pilipinas-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) to endorse the candidacy of presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.... Read full article
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte directed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct a follow-up prosecution after busting sellers of fake medicines and fly-by-night drug stores.... Read full article
MANILA – The Philippines is expected to "demonstrate its leadership" in the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference 26 (COP26) by calling for actions that would help achieve global goals.... Read full article
MANILA – The walled city of Intramuros continues to draw visitors amid the pandemic, registering 38,154 same-day guests or a whopping 132 percent increase from January’s 28,855 visitors.... Read full article
MANILA – The Korean Embassy in Manila will start processing walk-in visa applications, pending the resumption of those processed through travel agencies.... Read full article