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Just recently the Public Lighting Authority of Detroit launched a new workforce development program called the PLANT program.

This is a gut issue, literally, and our leaders are playing hunger games with it. This problem is threatening to escalate.

STEADY POLICY. The peso continues to fall victim to the US dollar's strengthening but authorities said the local currency remains in the middle of the pack in terms of depreciation among Asian currencies. Monetary authorities said monetary policy tools are being used to help tame inflation rate as well as help buoy the peso. (PNA file photo) #PBBMSONA2022 MANILA - Monetary authorities maintain that a market-determined exchange rate policy is still good for the Philippine peso despite its dep...

Nearly one year after the Tremont Creek wildfire came within 30 feet of someone's home, Mayor Robin Smith is inviting communities to learn about the inexpensive equipment.

P1.2-M CDO hydroponics, micro-farm upgrade proposed

Philippines: University seeks funding to extend urban farming project

AGRI-PRENEUR KIDS. Public school principal Mann F. Lee (left) joins students attending their school-based hydroponic facility in Capiz in this undated photo. Kids used to take care of their makeshift farm at school before the onset of pandemic, generating income from their harvested lettuce. (Photo courtesy: Mann F. Lee) MANILA - Sustaining adequate food supply in the country is undeniably vital to ensure multi-sectoral stability, but early training to learners for such a mindset in these trying...

'AGRI-PRENEUR' KIDS. Students join their teacher in attending their school-based hydroponic facility in Capiz in this undated photo. Kids used to take care of their makeshift farm at school before the onset of the pandemic, generating income from their harvested lettuce (Photo courtesy of Mann F. Lee) MANILA - Sustaining adequate food supply in the country is undeniably vital to ensure multi-sectoral stability, but early training to learners for such a mindset in these trying times is an...

Fisherfolk The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded the announcement by the Department of Agriculture (DA) on the release of ₱500 million fuel subsidy this March to help farmers and fisherfolk maintain their livelihoods now that oil prices have spiked astronomically. The DA had said it w

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is asking for an additional P24-billion funding for fertilizer subsidy, among others, under part two of its flagship “Plant, Plant, Plant Program” on top of the approved P85.5 billion earlier. DA Secretary William D. Dar said on Thursday, March 3, that his origina