Tropical storm Nokaen raises lahar risk near Philippines’ Mayon volcano
Manila, Jan 16 (IANS) The first tropical cyclone of this year, tropical storm Nokaen, locally named Ada, may trigger lahars and muddy streamflows around Mayon Volcano on Luzon island, authorities said on Friday. The state weather bureau, PAGASA, said Nokaen is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometres per hour near the center, with gusts […]
Philippines extends sugar import ban until December 2026
Manila, Dec 21 (IANS) The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture on Sunday said the ban on sugar importation will remain in place until December next year, extending protection for local producers amid improving supply conditions. “Based on the current outlook for sugar production and demand, a longer import moratorium than initially suggested is necessary,” Agriculture Secretary […]
India, Philippines celebrate 75 years of relationship with cultural summit in Cebu
Cebu, Feb 17 (IANS) A statue of Tamil saint and poet, Thiruvalluvar was unveiled over the weekend during the Indo-Philippine Cultural and Educational Exchange Summit held in Cebu, known as the Philippines’ Queen City of the South, to celebrate 75 years of the establishment of India and the Philippines ties. Ambassador Harsh Kumar Jain unveiled […]
Trade mission from Philippines to arrive in Jordan to strengthen economic ties
AMMAN(RAHNUMA): A delegation of 13 Philippine companies and senior officials will arrive in Jordan on Sunday as part of a business, trade, and investment mission aimed at deepening economic cooperation between the two nations. The mission, scheduled for Feb. 11-12 in Amman, will see the Philippine delegation engage with 39 Jordanian companies in efforts to […]
Philippines declares food security emergency to tame soaring rice prices
Manila, Feb 3 (IANS) Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel declared a food security emergency on rice on Monday to stabilise the “extraordinary” rice prices in the country. “This emergency declaration allows us to release rice buffer stocks held by the National Food Authority (NFA) to stabilize prices and ensure that rice, a staple food […]
ADB approves 500 million USD loan to bolster Philippines’ disaster resilience
Manila, Jan 29 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it has approved a policy-based loan of 500 million US dollars to provide the Philippines with quick access to financing in case of disasters triggered by natural hazards or health-related emergencies. The ADB said the financing will support reforms to raise resilience and […]
Philippines welcomes clemency for 220 Filipinos in UAE
MANILA(RAHNUMA): The Philippines has welcomed the UAE’s decision to extend clemency to 220 Filipinos as a move strengthening bilateral relations and the government’s labor migration efforts. Serving prison terms for various offenses, the Philippine nationals were pardoned as part of last month’s National Day celebrations — a move officially announced by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos […]
