DA backs ‘phased’ pork tariff hikes

Inquirer.net - Sep 27, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — To support Filipino hog raisers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday said it is seeking to restore pre-African swine fever tariff levels for imported pork through staggered increases. The proposal follows the agency’s discussions on Sept. 24 with industry stakeholders, who called for the move as farmgate pork prices continue to

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PH back as world’s No. 2 banana exporter

Sep 27, 2026

PH back as world’s No. 2 banana exporter

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines reclaimed its status as the world’s second-largest banana exporter in 2025, as local production recovered after a disease spread and other factors, according to a global report. The Philippines shipped 3 million metric tons of bananas in 2025, marking a 30-percent improvement from a year ago, based on a report

Stephen Curry, Warriors agree on 2-year extension – report

Sep 27, 2026

Stephen Curry, Warriors agree on 2-year extension – report

Stephen Curry reportedly takes a deal $20 million below the max to give the Warriors more salary-cap flexibility next offseason

CHEd closes 26 teacher education programs

Sep 27, 2026

CHEd closes 26 teacher education programs

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) has closed 26 teacher education programs in 11 teacher education institutions (TEIs) for failing to comply with quality standards. CHEd Chair Shirley Agrupis made the disclosure during last Friday’s Senate deliberations on the commission’s P35.45 billion budget under the 2027 National Expenditure Program. “We have 11

Inquirer feted in UST media awards

Sep 27, 2026

Inquirer feted in UST media awards

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) was one of the media organizations and personalities recognized in this year’s revival of the USTV+ Awards, honors conferred by the University of Santo Tomas (UST). The paper received the Media Excellence Award in Technology and Innovation, based on the results of an online voting and scoring

2nd NCR wage order in effect as 1st order still in court

Sep 27, 2026

2nd NCR wage order in effect as 1st order still in court

MANILA, Philippines — A second wage order for an estimated 1.1 million workers in Metro Manila took effect on Saturday even as an earlier wage order remained pending in court despite its injunction being barred by law. On Sept. 7, the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in the National Capital Region (NCR) issued Wage

El Niño affecting 14 regions, agriculture sustains P6.87-B damage

Sep 27, 2026

El Niño affecting 14 regions, agriculture sustains P6.87-B damage

MANILA, Philippines — The El Niño phenomenon, which began to be felt in the Philippines since June, is now affecting 14 of the country’s 18 regions, with its agriculture sector sustaining some P6.87 billion in damage, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). In its first bulletin on the weather phenomenon issued on Sept. 26,

When the lepa lights up, Tawi-Tawi tells its story

Sep 27, 2026

When the lepa lights up, Tawi-Tawi tells its story

At the Philippines’ southern edge, a festival of boats, dance, music, and light offers a glimpse of a maritime culture deeply rooted in community

Debenhams releases best beauty advent calendar yet with 29 items working out at £4 each

Sep 27, 2026

Debenhams releases best beauty advent calendar yet with 29 items working out at £4 each

Curated to delight beauty lovers alike, the collection brings product icons from Lancôme, Benefit and Shiseido, alongside emerging and female-founded brands such as Glow For It, Hair Gain and Lumene

Sulu declared ‘stable’ in peace, security 

Sep 27, 2026

Sulu declared ‘stable’ in peace, security 

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Following decades of armed conflict and security challenges, the Province of Sulu was officially declared having a state of Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) during a ceremony at the provincial gymnasium on Thursday, Sept. 24. The declaration was formalized through Provincial Peace and Order Council Resolution No. 3, Series

'Suo motu': How Federal Court can act on its own to resolve N Sembilan crisis

Sep 27, 2026

'Suo motu': How Federal Court can act on its own to resolve N Sembilan crisis

Ex-judge says problem requires a more immediate resolution.

DSWD to improve storage of relief goods

Sep 27, 2026

DSWD to improve storage of relief goods

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) vowed to improve its storage of prepositioned food packs after the Commission on Audit (COA) found several “deficiencies” in its handling of relief goods, with some items damaged by rodents and other pests. COA also observed the “improper storage and inadequate monitoring of movements

'Brilliant' Hoover reduced from £139 to just £90 is 'lightweight but powerful'

Sep 27, 2026

'Brilliant' Hoover reduced from £139 to just £90 is 'lightweight but powerful'

"Wow a proper clean. I had to empty the cylinder. I felt as though I hadn’t hoovered my carpet for years. I am over the moon"

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