Vientiane: The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), launched the First National Youth Forum 2025 last Wednesday. This landmark three-day event aims to harness the power of youth

Negros occidental: Sugar mills in Negros Occidental have commenced accepting sugarcane as the crop year 2025-2026 officially kicks off, despite ongoing challenges from the red-striped soft-scale insect (RSSI) infestation affecting plantations in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, the

Laua-an: The municipality of Laua-an has been declared under a state of calamity during a special session held by the municipal council due to the damage caused by Severe Tropical Storm Opong, internationally known as Bualoi. Mayor Aser Baladjay announced

Iloilo: A prolonged spell of adverse weather over nearly two weeks has wreaked havoc on infrastructure and agriculture across several provinces in Western Visayas. The deluge has led to significant damage to flood control projects and crops, resulting in substantial

Manila: Senator Francis Escudero has formally requested the Supreme Court to disbar lawyer Jesus Nicardo Madarang Falcis III. The senator accuses Falcis of persistently posting defamatory content on social media, which allegedly breaches the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability

Manila: State-owned LandBank of the Philippines (LandBank) denied allegations that its handling of government contractor accounts, particularly those related to the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) flood control projects, involved any irregular or unlawful activity. In a statement