The Department of Science and Technology’s Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) is promoting its rice transplanter attachment (RTA), an innovation designed to be fitted onto commonly used hand tractors, allowing farmers to lower labor expenses while improving efficiency in rice production. Read more »
A rare milestone in Philippine sports will be celebrated as gymnast Carlos “Caloy” Yulo and tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala are set to be recognized as the Male and Female Athletes of the Year at the San Miguel Corporation–Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Annual Awards Night, to be held at the Diamond Hotel Manila. Read more »
Nueva Vizcaya is primed to get a significant upgrade in its rural infrastructure as the Department of Agriculture (DA) allocates P255 million for farm-to-market roads (FMR) in the 2026 national budget. Read more »
Access to affordable shelter in Iloilo City is set to expand following the rollout of the city’s first public rental housing initiative, a program aimed at easing the local housing shortage while providing low-cost options for families with limited means. City officials said the project marks a major step in offering transitional homes to residents who are not yet ready for permanent housing. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) is urging Filipinos to maximize the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) Oral Health Preventive Package, noting that many members remain unaware of the free dental services available to them. Read more »
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has launched its Farm Business School in the province, aiming to help agrarian reform beneficiaries turn traditional farming into sustainable and profitable ventures. Read more »
