During her visit to farmers in Nueva Ecija, DA Assistant Secretary Kristine Evangelista reported that farm-gate prices have decreased as the country's harvest season approaches its peak

Senator Cynthia Villar denounced the Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide (ASIN) Law, saying it killed the salt industry in the country. The Senate committee chair of agriculture and food made the remark during the Senate hearing about the salt industry, noting the bill entailed the local salt producers to iodize the salt.

A King Aircraft stalled on Tuesday, January 17, at a runway of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) reported. The said plane stalled on Runway 1331 at 1005 a.m. #In60words

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel shamed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s plan to soft launch the Maharlika Investment Fund at the World Economic Fund (WEF) in Switzerland, describing the move as too early and too premature.

Beloved nutritious beverage brand MILO Philippines and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) celebrated the success of its annual youth sports program Batang Pinoy Championship returning after two years of the pandemic. #In60words

A segment of a bridge in Pilar town, Bohol, collapsed due to continuous rains brought about by a low-pressure area and a shear line. According to Captain Jojie Sarabosing, chief of the Pilar Police Station, the approach to the bridge connecting a barangay road in the village of Pamacsalan has eroded.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Eduardo Año as his new national security adviser, replacing Professor Clarita Carlos. Año took over for Carlos, who stepped down to join the House of Representatives' Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD).

Your favorite one-stop shop for hardware and household needs is now open in Station B Mall, Boracay, Aklan! Handyman, one of the leading hardware stores in the country, opened its 191st store last December 5. A wide range of tools and products for plumbing and construction lighting and electrical supplies kitchen and household wares garden equipment pet products, and many more are available!...

Tens of thousands of Catholic faithful walked through the streets of Manila in reverence of a historic statue of Jesus Christ, which is believed to have miraculous powers.

Nine foreign dignitaries have committed to attending the Iloilo Dinagyang Festival tribes dancing competition on January 22 at Freedom Grandstand. The ambassadors' trip to the city to take part in the eagerly anticipated return of the nation's best tourism event, according to Mayor Jerry Trenas, will aid in the city's economic promotion abroad. #In60words...

The statistics for the entire production of palay in 2022 have yet to be made public by DA-Davao, although in 2021 and 2020, 484,725 and 466,764 metric tons, respectively, were produced.

The Trough of Low Pressure Area (LPA) is affecting Visayas and Mindanao. The Northeast Monsoon is affecting Luzon. According to PAGASA, the trough of LPA, will bring cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms over Visayas, Mindanao, Bicol Region, and the southern portion of Palawan including Kalayaan Islands.#In60words

More than 88,000 faithful on Sunday dawn, January 8, graced the Walk of Faith in Quiapo, Manila, as a part of the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene, the Quiapo Church Command Post reported. Following a midnight liturgy presided over by Fr. Rufino Sescon in the Quirino Grandstand, the walk began toward the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, popularly known as the Quiapo Church. #In60words...

The Philippine National Police in the Davao Region, including its National Support Unit, received the courtesy resignations of three police brigadier generals and 22 full-fledged colonels. #In60words

The Philippines fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA) asserted that the government must strengthen local production and end the importation of fish this year to secure the exclusive rights of anglers in their fishing grounds and coastal communities. #In60words