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DA to lift pork MSRP, intensify gov’t sale in NCR

1 day ago | pna.gov.ph | Stephanie Sevillano

MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said it is set to lift the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork and intensify the sale of supply from Food and Terminal Inc. (FTI) in partnership with Thailand's Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC (CP Foods). The MSRP for pork is set at PHP380 per kg. for "liempo" (belly); PHP350 per kg. for "kasim" (ham) and pigue; and PHP300 per kg. for "sabit-ulo". As of May 13, pork prices remain high in Metro Manila at PHP390 to PHP470/kg.
DA: 42 KNP sites to sell P20/kg. rice in Luzon in May

1 day ago | pna.gov.ph | Stephanie Sevillano

MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday it aims to make the PHP20-per-kg. of rice available in 42 Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) centers and stores in Luzon this May. In an interview, DA Assistant Secretary Genevieve Velicaria-Guevarra said 32 of the 42 KNP centers and stores are part of the first phase of the “Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na” program that was launched in Metro Manila and nearby provinces on May 13. “Ito pong first phase natin, 32.
DepEd: Teachers, other staff frontliners of democracy

2 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Stephanie Sevillano

MANILA – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday commended public school teachers, non-teaching staff and other poll watchers for the success of the 2025 national and local elections. In a statement, Angara said DepEd personnel’s commitment to service helped ensure the orderly conduct of polls nationwide. “These are not just public servants. They are frontliners of democracy," Angara said. “Saludo po kami. Dahil sa inyo, naging maayos at safe ang proseso.
FTI: ‘BBM Na’ rollout in more areas in Visayas eyed this week

2 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Stephanie Sevillano

MANILA – More Filipinos in the Visayas may access the PHP20-per-kg. rice with the planned resumption of the “Benteng Bigas Meron Na” program in more areas in the region this week, the Food Terminal, Inc. (FTI) said on Tuesday. The program was officially launched in Cebu on May 1 in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to stabilize the prices of basic commodities, particularly rice.
Vulnerable sector lauds much-awaited launch of P20/kg rice in NCR

2 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Stephanie Sevillano

MANILA – Members of the vulnerable sector on Tuesday lauded the Department of Agriculture (DA) for officially launching the government’s PHP20 per kilogram rice program in Metro Manila. The Comelec implemented the program dubbed “Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na” in Metro Manila after the DA adhered to the Commission on Elections’ "ayuda" (assistance) ban 10 days before the May 12 midterm elections. The DA conducted the program’s pilot launch in Cebu on May 1 in line with President Ferdinand R.
DepEd vows prompt action on poll-related issues affecting teachers

3 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Stephanie Sevillano

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd)'s Election Task Force (ETF) on Monday said it has been addressing poll-related issues it received during the ongoing midterm national and local elections. As of 1:30 p.m., the Task Force logged 160 reports at the DepEd’s Election Command Center at TechZone in Makati City, which started operation on Sunday. The command center provides a 24/7 response to the needs of all teaching and non-teaching staff rendering service for the 2025 polls.
Uphold democracy, choose leaders with integrity, Marcos tells voters

4 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – A day before millions of Filipinos cast their votes, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged the public to safeguard the democratic process and elect rightful leaders. In a video message posted on his official social media account, Marcos underscored the importance of voting -- both a right and a civic duty.
PBBM honors moms on Mother’s Day: Quiet strength behind every family

4 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. paid tribute to all mothers, hailing them the “quiet strength behind every family,” as he joined the public in celebrating Mother’s Day on Sunday. Marcos took to social media to honor all mothers, sharing a picture of his mom, Imelda Marcos; his wife, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos; and sister, Irene Marcos-Araneta, with a heartfelt Mother’s Day message. “Mothers are the quiet strength behind every family.
DOE on high alert for elections; contingency measures activated

4 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – On the eve of the May 12 national and local elections, the Department of Energy (DOE) raised a heightened alert status to ensure stable and uninterrupted power supply nationwide. The Energy Task Force Election, led by DOE Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella, began round-the-clock operations Sunday, the agency said in a news release. The task force was activated to prevent power disruptions and safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.
DepEd: CSC nod for high school grads in gov’t opens doors for learners

6 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Stephanie Sevillano

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday lauded the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for allowing the hiring of Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS) graduates in first-level positions in the government. The CSC promulgated Resolution No. 2500229 on March 6, formally recognizing Grade 10 and Grade 12 graduates under the K to 12 (Kinder to Grade 12) curricula as eligible for first-level government positions. This is in line with the directives of President Ferdinand R.