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 […]
