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The Philippine Rural Development Program

The National Economic and Development Authority and the Cabinet of the Aquino Administration have approved the allocation of P27.54 billion for the Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP), a special program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) for inclusive growth and for creating a weather-resilient agri-fishery sector. Incoming search terms:rural development program (3)mrdp (1)philippine... 

PCOS final testing done without hitches

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday proceeded with the final testing and sealing (FTS) of Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines without a hitch in preparation for the May 13 midterm polls. No less than Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes personally supervised the first day of FTS of the voting machines in various polling precincts in Pasay City. Incoming search terms:final... 

Weather today

Manila, Philippines – The country will experience good weather today. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the ridge of high pressure area extending across Luzon will bring warm weather in the country. Incoming search terms:weather news today (4)weather today in the philippines (2)weather today (2)weather today philippines (1)news... 

Military, NPA encounter in EVisayas

Philippines – Clashes between government forces and New People’s Army (NPA) continued even on Holy Week, with the military recording three engagements in Eastern Visayas. Capt. Gene Orense, the 8th Infantry Division (8ID) spokesman, said the encounters took place Holy Monday and Tuesday in Leyte and Samar provinces. Incoming search terms:NPA rebels (8)npa encounter (2)press... 

The next summer travel destination

Manila, Philippines – Looking for your next travel destination this summer? Consider the natural wonders of Biliran. A tourism boom is expected in Biliran after President Benigno S. Aquino III recently signed Republic Act (RA) No. 10409 declaring the island-province as a Tourism Development Area (TDA).  Read More »

New LPA

Manila, Philippines – A low pressure area (LPA) east of Mindanao has moved closer to the country and will likely bring rains over parts Eastern Visayas and Eastern Mindanao these coming days.  Read More »

Weather today

Manila, Philippines – Metro Manila and the rest of the country will experience generally good weather. A weakening northeast monsoon or hanging habagat will be felt in the extreme part of Northern Luzon Sunday, PAGASA said. Incoming search terms:philippines weather today (4) Read More »

‘Hanging amihan’

Manila, Philippines – Cold weather-associated northeast monsoon, locally called ‘hanging amihan’ will continue to affect Luzon and Eastern Visayas Tuesday, the state weather agency said.  Read More »

‘Crising’ death toll reaches 4

Philippines – The death toll from tropical depression “Crising” rose to four as of yesterday morning, as monsoon rains caused the suspension of classes in some schools in Metro Manila and the nearby Rizal province, and cancellation of flights. Incoming search terms:Crising (21) Read More »

Drug bust

Philippines – A 59-year-old barangay councilor and his son were arrested last Friday during a illegal drug bust conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Leyte. PDEA Director General Arturo Cacdac, Jr. identified the arrested suspects as Pio Penaflor, a barangay kagawad and resident of Barangay Mag-aso, Jaro, Leyte, and his son Ylphi, 28.  Read More »