President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted the expansion of solar-powered irrigation projects as the country prepares for the potential effects of a very strong El Niño.
Iloilo City Agriculturist Iñigo Garingalao emphasized early planting as a practical measure to help farmers reduce potential agricultural losses during severe El Niño conditions.
With a forecasted growth of over 6 percent in the next 10 years, the Philippines is set to become the second fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia.
The country's progress in easing business operations and the creation of a dedicated ecozone for healthcare products are attracting global pharmaceutical companies to the Philippines.
Secretary Alfredo Pascual confirms that DTI's monitoring team is on the ground to check compliance with the price freeze in calamity-stricken areas due to Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon.
The BTr is taking action to recover costs for the damage inflicted on 45 public schools in eight regions by Typhoon Carina through a claim under the National Indemnity Insurance Program.