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Agri losses due to Taal eruption now at P3 billion
The cost of crops and livestock lost in the eruption of the Taal Volcano has jumped to P3.06 billion, the Department of Agriculture said Friday, as various groups sought to bring relief to survivors. Some 6,000 tilapia ...
- January 18, 2020
Crushed dolomite used as artificial white sand can cause respiratory issues - DOH
Crushed dolomite can cause respiratory issues, the Department of Health warned Monday, days after the environment department began dumping artificial white sand nearby Manila Bay. “Ang dolomite po is a form of a rock na ...
- September 8, 2020
Boracay task force to decide on plea of businesses breaking easement rule
The Boracay inter-agency task force (BIATF) will soon decide on a plea made by the island's commercial establishment operators and local residents for a moratorium on the demolition of structures sitting within the island’s ...
- December 4, 2020
Palace defends Manila Bay white sand 'beach enhancement' project
Residents of the capital city need access to "beautiful" beaches even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Monday, as the government drew flak for dumping white sand on the bay walk of ...
- September 8, 2020
DA to give P5,000 worth of cash, food aid to over 890,000, farmers, fishers
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will distribute P5,000 worth of cash and food assistance to more than 890,000 farmers and fisherfolk in the country as part of the government's response to the impacts of the coronavirus ...
- November 11, 2020