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DA-7 assures stable rice supply despite fluctuations in global oil prices

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Rice supply remains stable despite rising fuel costs linked to tensions in the Middle East, the Department of Agriculture in Central Visayas (DA-7) confirmed. The agency attributed the steady supply to the April to May harvest season and inflows from Bohol, a key rice-producing province in the region. “We are looking

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PhilHealth to cover heat-related Illnesses amid dry season 

As the dry season begins, PhilHealth reminds members that coverage for heat-related illnesses is in place to help protect Filipinos from rising temperatures and associated health risks.  The State Insurer reminds members of its inpatient benefit packages for common summer- and heat-related illnesses that can be availed in any PhilHealth-accredited hospitals nationwide, helping reduce out-of-pocket

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Myanmar ex-president freed, Suu Kyi sentence reduced

A protester holds a poster with an image of detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a candlelight vigil to honor those who have died during demonstrations against the military coup in Yangon on March 13, 2021. (File photo by AFP) YANGON — Myanmar’s former president Win Myint, detained since a 2021 military coup,

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What’s next for BINI after Coachella milestone?

CONSOLACION, Cebu — After a historic run at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, P-pop group BINI shows no signs of slowing down as it gears up for a series of international appearances and its upcoming world tour. Following Coachella, the group is set to appear in a special feature for GRAMMY Studios’ Global

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Motorists told to expect heavy traffic along NLEx on Sunday (April 19)

MANILA, Philippines — The North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) Corporation on Saturday said it expects heavy traffic along NLEx on Sunday due to a program to be held at the Philippine Sports Stadium and Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.  READ: Toll fees waived for DA-listed trucks with agri cargo According to NLEx Corporation, broadcast network Net25

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