MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday warned that a severe El Niño could slash national rice output by as much as 700,000 metric tons, signaling serious risks to the country’s food security and rural incomes. The DA made the pronouncement as it ordered the reconvening of its El Niño task force

MANILA, Philippines — A coalition on Thursday urged the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev) to address its concerns on possible data breach and alleged bypass of clearance over the continued use of Stradcom-led LTO IT system.  Coalition 169 noted that the LTO continued

TOKYO (AP) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is receiving an exceptional level of hospitality that included a palace banquet during a four-day state visit to Japan that culminated Thursday, May 28. The visit sends a clear message that Tokyo is keen to upgrade ties with a nation it sees as a key defense partner —

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed continued Japanese investments in the Philippines’ shipbuilding industry following his meeting with executives of Tsuneishi Group Corporation on Thursday on the sidelines of four-day his state visit to Tokyo. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said discussions focused on Tsuneishi’s ongoing and planned investments in shipbuilding expansion, green