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PH, BRUNEI EYE FUTURE AGRI-TRADE DEALS, SAYS DA

A year before the 40th anniversary of the dynamic diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Brunei Darussalam, Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Megawati Manan exchanged valuable insights on potential agricultural trade opportunities between the two countries. To help Brunei with its increasing demand for rice, the Philippines […]

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CHILE EYES PHILIPPINES AS ESL LEARNING DESTINATION

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco discussed matters of great interest between the Philippines and Chile, including the Philippines as a place to learn English as a Second Language (ESL), and exploring culture and heritage as key in tourism promotions. This, after Philippine Ambassador to Chile, Celeste Vinzon-Balatbat paid a courtesy visit to the Tourism Chief […]

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75% OF PINOYS BACK US-PH MILITARY TIES IN WPS

Senate President Migz Zubiri revealed that a rider question in the most recent Pulse Asia survey shows that Filipinos are overwhelmingly in support of partnering with the United States in order to resolve territorial disputes with China over the West Philippine Sea. Respondents came out 75 percent in favor and 14 percent not in favor, […]

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MORE PH-RUSSIA AGRI PARTNERSHIPS SOON – DA

The Department of Agriculture took part in the Business Mission of Russian companies, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation and Agroexport Center, which recently concluded in Manila. The event aimed to foster collaboration and explore potential business opportunities between the two countries. The DA’s participation in the mission is expected to […]

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KEEP NURSES IN PH THROUGH MORE BENEFITS – BONG GO

Recognizing the pivotal role of nurses in healthcare and in a move to elevate the nursing profession in the country, Senator Bong Go continues to advocate for measures that will ensure the welfare of healthcare workers and improve their working conditions. In an ambush interview after his visit to Naga City, Camarines Sur, Go stressed […]

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PH, SOUTH KOREA SIGN AGRI, FISHERY DEV’T PACT

With the presence of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Kyungpook National University (KNU) of the Republic of Korea signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Agriculture and Fishery Development Cooperation recently. The MOU, signed by DA Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban, DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) Director Joel Lales, and […]

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PHILIPPINES, TURKEY INK TOURISM DEV’T AGREEMENT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the recently concluded successful negotiations on air service entitlements between the Philippines and Turkey, noting that the significant development in connectivity will boost tourism in the country. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said such a development would further position the Philippines as an ideal destination for international travelers, especially during […]

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PH, FRANCE STRENGTHEN AGRICULTURAL COOPERATION

The governments of the Philippines and France will continue to partner towards the development and strengthening of the agri-food sector, particularly involving the local livestock and dairy industry.  This was concluded during the 3rd Philippines-France Joint Steering Committee (JSC) on Agricultural Cooperation held at the Philippine Coconut Authority. The JSC was co-chaired Assistant Secretary for […]

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PH, JAPAN ARE STRATEGIC PARTNERS, SAYS ZUBIRI

A delegation of Philippine senators led by Senate President Migz Zubiri recently met with their counterparts in the Japanese Diet, particularly members of the Japan Philippine Parliamentarians Friendship League (JPPFL), headed by Chairman Moriyama Hiroshi. During the meeting, Zubiri, Moriyama, and their colleagues discussed Japanese-Philippine bilateral relations, especially in the areas of trade and industry, […]

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PHILIPPINES, FRANCE HOLD 2ND AGRICULTURE FORUM

The Philippine government, through the Department of Agriculture (DA), and the French government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty and the Bureau of Exportation and International Partnership, organized the 2nd Philippines-France Agriculture Forum recently. With the theme, “Improving the integration of small-hold farmers and fisherfolks in the global value chain for agricultural commodities through […]