Agriculture

November 08, 2024

Central Visayas Farmers Seek To Increase Fiber Production Through New Sources

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

According to Lionel Abella, the fiber development officer for the Philippine Fiber Development Authority (PhilFIDA) in Cebu, they are looking for local fiber producers with the best substitute for abaca as raw materials in the towns of Tuburan in the north and Ginatilan in the south. Read more »

Food

November 08, 2024

New Ginger Species Discovered In Mindanao: A Unique Find For PH Biodiversity

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

In a remarkable discovery, botanists have identified a new ginger species in the forests of Mindanao, specifically in the mountain regions of Zamboanga del Norte, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur. Read more »

Environment

November 04, 2024

MMDA To Host Largest Sustainable Waste Management Summit In PH

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will hold the Road to Zero Waste Summit, an event focusing on sustainable waste management and developing a circular economy, on November 5 and 6 at Unilab Bayanihan Center in Pasig City. Read more »

Local

October 16, 2024

Caraga Students Show Remarkable Learning Gains In PISA And NAT Assessments

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

Exciting news for education in the Caraga Region! Recent results from the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) reveal significant learning gains among 15-year-old students as their reading scores jumped from 300 points in 2018 to 321 points in 2022. Read more »

World

October 14, 2024

Filipino Students Shine at Global Math Competition, Bringing Home 19 Medals

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

In an impressive showcase of talent and hard work, Filipino “mathletes” have achieved remarkable success at the 21st International Mathematics and Science Olympiad (IMSO) held in Wenzhou, China. Read more »

Local

October 04, 2024

September Inflation Plummets To Four-Year Low

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

In a welcome surprise for consumers, inflation in the Philippines took a sharp downturn in September, hitting its lowest level in over four years. According to the PSA, the consumer price index (CPI) fell to 1.9 percent year-on-year, down from 3.3 percent in August. Read more »