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Philippines to start rice importation by January 2026 with new tariff rates
The Philippines will resume importing rice by January next year, with a new tariff rate to be imposed on the imported grain, which will be determined by mid-December this year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday.
Initial damage to agri due to Typhoon Tino at P13.26 million
The damage and losses sustained by the agriculture sector following the onslaught of Typhoon Tino has reached over P13 million, according to an initial assessment.
DA: P20 rice now available in 81 out of 82 provinces
The Department of Agriculture”s (DA) P20-per-kilo rice program is nearing nationwide coverage as the subsidized grain is now available in 81 out of 82 provinces of the country.
Razon”s ICTSI nets $289.71 million in Q3 2025
Razon-led port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) posted double-digit growth in both its top and bottom line for the third quarter of the year, as the company reported higher volumes and improved operations with higher trade activity during the period.
Mark Bautista reveals he’s dating someone: ‘My heart is in the right place’
Mark Bautista revealed that he is currently seeing someone.
‘Walang pakundangan’ na rider na pulis na dumaan sa bike lane at walang helmet, lagot sa LTO
Sinuspinde ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) ng 90 araw ang driver”s license ng isang rider na pulis dahil sa pagdaan niya sa bike lane at wala pa siyang suot ng helmet.
SSS offers calamity loan for Tino-hit members in Cebu
Social Security System (SSS) members in Cebu affected by the devastation from Typhoon Tino may avail of the state-run pension fund”s Calamity Loan Program (CLP).
Health advocates to gov”t: Cut ties with tobacco industry amid rising interference
Public health and child rights advocates on Thursday urged the government anew to sever its connections with the tobacco industry, warning that the continued influence of “Big Tobacco” firms will undermine public health policies and endanger future generations.
Dambuhalang sawa, umeksena sa baha; mga manok, isinabit sa kisame para ‘di mabaha
Nahuli-cam ang isang dambuhalang sawa na lumalangoy sa baha sa Talisay City, Cebu na hinagupit ng bagyong “Tino.” Ang mga manok naman sa isang bahay sa Olango Island sa Cebu rin, isinabit sa kisame.
Angelina Jolie visits Ukraine”s frontline city Kherson
Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie has visited one of Ukraine’s most dangerous frontline cities and a neighboring region, meeting medical staff, volunteers and civilians living under constant attacks from Russian troops.
