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THE Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) has released P2.2 billion in loans to rice farmers and cooperatives as of the end of July in an effort to boost local rice production in the country.

Philippine Canadian Inquirer Putting the spotlight on Bicolano artists Art and Culture

There is no doubt that the feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia is Bicol’s runaway religious celebration. It is just as grand and equally moving as the celebration of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, as it draws thousands of pilgrims and tourists from all over the country and beyond. For another, the feast is celebrated

THE state-run weather agency disclosed on Friday that it would be a rainy weekend over Visayas and Luzon, including Metro Manila due to the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ).

(UPDATE) THE state-run weather agency on Friday said it would be a rainy weekend over Visayas and Luzon including Metro Manila as a result of the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ).

The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) generated P171.9 million in total sales from 124 corporate and closed bank assets sold as of the first

The Philippines has gained the grim distinction of being Asia’s deadliest country for land and environmental defenders, with 281 deaths over the past decade, roughly one-third of which were linked to mining, according to the nonprofit Global Witness. This figure is a part of a larger global tally of at least 1,910 defenders killed between […]

Complimentary ride marks 123rd Philippine Civil Service Anniversary, Peñafrancia Festival

'Whoever taught you to cook rice loved you'

300 delegates join rice tech forum