Modest crop and livestock growth expected in 2025
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE gross value added (GVA) of crops and livestock is expected to post modest growth this year with the La Niña producing above-normal rainfall, the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) Center for Food and Agribusiness (CFA)
Initial 2,000 hectares of Iwahig penal colony to be turned over for economic zone conversion
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterTHE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said that it is ready to receive the initial 2,000 hectares of the Iwahig Prison Penal Farm early next year for conversion into an economic zone.The conversion
Copra meal project set for W. Visayas expansion
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will expand its Protein-Enriched Copra Meal (PECM) commercialization project to the Western Visayas to boost livestock production there.The PECM, initially rolled out in Regions IV A and 9, is aimed at
Foreign investment marketing plan expected for completion by January
THE Board of Investments (BoI) said it expects to finalize its Foreign Investment Promotion and Marketing Plan (FIPMP) by January.Lanie O. Dormiendo, a director at the BoI International Investments Promotion Service, told reporters that FIPMP has gone through public consultation.“The
Strong budget support in 2025 fueling hopes for PHL athletes
PHILIPPINE SPORTS COMMISSION Chairman Richard E. Bachmann welcomed our national youth chess athletes who made a majestic performance at the 18th Asian Schools Chess Championships in Thailand. — FACEBOOK.COM/PSC.GOV.PHWITH a massive war chest, Filipino athletes will be well equipped when