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IRRI, Corteva ink agreement on rice research as firm launches in Asia Pacific

Tarra Quismundo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 15 08:32 PM

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and agricultural firm Corteva Agriscience on Monday signed an agreement that would support rice breeding research to bring innovation from laboratory to farm faster as part of efforts to ensure food security amid population growth and climate change. Read more »

IRRI to get permanent funding; international rice conference kicks off

Tarra Quismundo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 15 04:23 PM

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the world’s premier rice science organization, is set to receive permanent funding to support its initiatives towards ending world hunger. Read more »

Pinoy Tasty, Pandesal prices steady until year-end: manufacturer

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 14 12:42 PM

The prices of Pinoy Tasty and Pinoy Pandesal will stay the same until New Year's Eve, the Filipino-Chinese Bakery Association Inc. said Sunday.  Read more »

'Tienda Malasakit' sa Taguig dinumog

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 14 12:29 PM

Dinumog ng mga mamimili ang murang bigas, gulay at isda sa "Tienda Malasakit" ng Department of Agriculture (DA) sa Taguig ngayong Linggo. Read more »

PNP to recall police escorts as election season begins

Maan Macapagal, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 11 08:24 PM

Over 300 police escorts will be recalled Read more »

Economic 'tokhang': Duterte, Arroyo aides clash over agri SRP

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 10 12:19 PM

The plan of President Rodrigo Duterte's agriculture chief to impose a cap on meat and rice prices drew criticism on Wednesday from an adviser of his ally, House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Read more »

Gov't to offer more perks in local rice procurement: Piñol

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 10 09:29 AM

More perks will be offered to rice farmers starting this week to encourage them to sell their harvest to the government, instead of private traders, said Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol. Read more »

Rice SRP in place by month's end: Piñol

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 10 06:30 PM

The government will impose suggested retail prices (SRP) for rice by late October amid the rising cost of other oil and other commodities, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said Wednesday. Read more »

Airport police sa India, pinagbabawas ng pagngiti

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 09 06:14 PM

Ipinag-utos sa mga pulis sa mga paliparan sa India ang pagbawas ng kanilang pagngiti bilang isa sa mga hakbang para mapaigting ang seguridad. Read more »

Rice imports may hit 2.4-M tons, second biggest on record

Enrico Dela Cruz, Reuters
Updated as of Oct 08 07:48 PM

The Philippines will allow major rice retailers to import up to 350,000 tons of the grain, its agriculture minister said on Monday, potentially bringing the country's total purchases this year to 2.4 million tons, the second highest on record. Read more »

Govt 'working double time' vs inflation, Palace says after lower rating

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 07 01:21 PM

The government is "working double time" to tame inflation, Malacañang said Sunday after President Rodrigo Duterte's administration saw an 8-point drop in its public satisfaction rating.  Read more »

Peers want Bertiz suspended over airport outburst

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 07 12:03 PM

Some colleagues are pushing for the suspension from work of party-list lawmaker John Bertiz over his viral confrontation with a security screener at the country's main airport.  Read more »

Bulacan State University suspends classes after new bomb threat

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 11:40 AM

MANILA - The Bulacan State University (BSU) suspended its classes Friday morning due to a bomb threat. Read more »

Kongresista sa airport video, naospital

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 03 11:02 PM

Naospital si ACTS OFW party-list Rep. Aniceto "John" Bertiz dahil sa paninikip ng dibdib. Read more »

PNP ready to provide additional security to slain Sudipen mayor's wife, family

Maan Macapagal, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 03 09:16 PM

MANILA - The Police Security and Protection Group (PSPG) said they are ready to give up to four security escorts to Supiden Vice Mayor Wendy Joy Buquing and her children to ensure their safety. Read more »

AFP bares Metro Manila schools linked to 'Red October'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 04 01:47 AM

MANILA - The military on Wednesday revealed the schools in Metro Manila where communist rebels are allegedly recruiting for the supposed 'Red October' plot to oust President Rodrigo Duterte. Read more »

Solon seeks probe on NAIA security row

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 03 08:05 AM

Party-list lawmaker John Bertiz has claimed that the NAIA staff let some "Chinese-looking passengers," who were escorted by airport staff, breeze through the airport security check without taking off their shoes.   Read more »

Reds tap students of 10 Manila universities for 'Red October' plot: AFP

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 02 04:54 PM

Communist rebels are "infiltrating" the youth sector, particularly the students in Metro Manila, for the "Red October" plot to oust President Rodrigo Duterte, the military chief said Tuesday. Read more »

Nag-viral na kongresista, maaari bang tanggalin ng sariling party-list?

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 02 02:07 PM

Pero maaari bang tanggalin ang kinatawan ng isang party-list sa gitna ng kaniyang termino? Read more »

Go tells Bertiz: No special treatment, friend

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 02 07:39 AM

MANILA - Special Assistant to the President Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday reminded his friend ACTS OFW party-list Rep. Aniceto "John" Bertiz III that there is no room for special treatment among government employees and officials. Read more »