NIA underscores intensified cropping to fill palay production gap

THE NATIONAL Irrigation Administration (NIA) has underscored the need to boost cropping intensity to fill the gap in local palay production.

DepEd eyes forming PISA Task Force to improve learners' test scores

THE DEPARTMENT of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday disclosed plans to form a Task Force on the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) to improve learners' performance on both local and international tests.

Talks with 3 agencies underway for teachers' career growth

DEPARTMENT EDUCATION (DepEd) Secretary Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara on Wednesday confirmed talks with other government agencies to realize the career progression of public school teachers in line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

DA urges private sector to invest in agro-industries

THE PRIVATE  sector can help the country realize its food security targets under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. through agro-industries investments, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Non-payment of subsidy grant allegations unfounded

COMMISSION ON Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III slammed on Thursday allegations concerning the "non-payment" of grants for Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES).

VP Sara assures immediate action on voucher program discrepancies

VICE PRESIDENT  and Education Secretary Sara Duterte has assured immediate action on the alleged discrepancies in the voucher program under the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (GASTPE). 

Expect price hike on fish as Holy Week nears

PRICES OF  fish are expected to increase as the Holy Week approaches, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday. 

Review on alleged missing coffee seedlings underway

 THE DEPARTMENT  of  Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said there is an ongoing review of the distribution of coffee seedlings nationwide following reports from the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI) that millions have gone missing. 

Czech Republic's Agri ministry taps PH for 20K butcher workforce: DA

 THE CZECH Republic's Ministry of Agriculture is in need of Filipino butchers and livestock personnel, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday.

DA chief takes back NFA leadership after suspension of 2 more execs

AGRICULTURE SECRETARY  Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday reassumed the National Food Authority (NFA) leadership following the suspension issued by the Office of the Ombudsman against two more officials of the food body.

DA assures adequate manpower to continue NFA ops

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said there is adequate manpower to continue the operations of the National Food Authority (NFA).

DA chief designates new NFA OIC

AGRICULTURE SECRETARY   Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. designated Wednesday former Assistant Administrator for Finance and Administration Piolito Santos as the new officer-in-charge of the National Food Authority (NFA).

DA urges farmers to register with RSBSA to get aid faster

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) urged Thursday farmers in the country to register with the government's registry system for a quicker reception of aid amid the El Niño phenomenon. 

DA expects swift, accurate report on alleged irregularity in NFA

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday it expects a swift and accurate result in the investigation of the alleged improper sale of milled rice in the National Food Authority (NFA).

DA lauds FAO's support to boost PH aquaculture

THE DEPARTMENT  of Agriculture (DA) lauded Friday the efforts of the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to help boost the country's aquaculture industry.

Poll body eyes Negros special polls in December

THE COMMISSION  on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said it aims to conduct the special elections in Negros Oriental by the second week of December. 

Comelec eyes to complete funding before May 2025 polls

A COMISSION  on Elections (Comelec) official said Thursday they hope to complete the necessary budgetary requirements before the holding of the May 2025 elections.

Comelec: Poll materials safe from ‘Palacio’ building fire

THE COMMISSION  on Elections (Comelec) has assured that no materials for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) were affected following a minor fire incident at the Palacio del Gobernador (PDG) in Manila Monday afternoon.

BOC seizes P18M worth of smuggled cigarettes in Samal Island

THE BUREAU  of Customs (BOC) on Thursday said it has seized PHP18.25 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a joint maritime operation in the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte.

BOC intercepts over P7-M smuggled cigarettes

THE BUREAU of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday said it has seized PHP7.3 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a joint operation in Zamboanga port.