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RCEF Helps PH Maintain Food Security Amid Pandemic: DA

The Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund contributed largely to the Philippines' food security amid the Covid-19 pandemic, an official of the Department of Agriculture said.

PH Welcomes Over 47K Foreign Tourists, Balikbayans In February

The Philippines attracted 47,715 foreign tourists and balikbayans in February 2022 alone, reflecting the international traveler's eagerness to visit Filipino destinations even after almost two years of closure.

NAIA To Double Passenger Cap, Airplanes At 100% Capacity: DOTr

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport is ready to double its passenger arrival cap now that the National Capital Region and several other regions are under Alert Level 1, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said Thursday.

Vax Cards Not Required In Entering Malls Under Alert Level 1

Covid-19 vaccination cards are no longer required in entering malls in Alert Level 1 areas, an official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government said.

Japan Signs P19.9-M New Grassroots Projects In PH

The Japanese government is funding four projects to acquire ambulances and medical equipment in three local government units in the Philippines.

US Donation Boosts PH Army Anti-Tank Capability

The Philippine Army said the US-donated "improved target acquisition system" has given it a capability similar to those being provided by anti-tank guided missile systems.

Knowledge Channel Helps Inspire Over 6,000 Kids To Care For The Environment

Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. inspires over 6,000 youth on the importance of environmental protection and conservation through film showings on nature, pollution, and recycling, among others.

Only A Third Of 36.7M Due For Booster Receive Shots: NVOC

Only one-third of fully vaccinated individuals who are due for coronavirus booster shots have received their jabs, a health official said.

Pinoys Must Elect Leader Capable Of Facing Threats: Lacson

Partido Reporma standard-bearer Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said Filipinos must elect a leader capable of facing threats that might arise from Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

CHED’s UniFAST Attains Nearly 100% Fund Utilization For FY 2020

The Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST), an attached agency of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), posted a 99.67 percent overall budget utilization rate (BUR) of its continuing Fiscal Year 2020 allotment for the programs under Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act.