P20 Rice: A Promise Fulfilled, But at What Cost?
When President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ran for office, one of his boldest and most popular campaign promises was to bring down the price of rice to ₱20 per kilo.…
Philippines Secures $10-Million Adaptation Fund Grant to Boost Climate Resilience in Tawi-Tawi
Bonn, Germany — April 11, 2025 — The Philippines has secured its first-ever Adaptation Fund (AF)-financed project, worth USD 10 million, aimed at strengthening the climate resilience of vulnerable communities…
Editorial: P20 Rice Program – Fulfillment of a Promise or Election Season Gimmick?
The recent launching of the P20 per kilo rice program in the Visayas, specifically in Region 7, is being touted by the administration as the fulfillment of a campaign promise…
BARMM Official Stresses Cultural Sensitivity in Reinventing Moro Dish ‘Pastil’
A high-ranking official from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has emphasized the importance of cultural sensitivity, particularly in the preparation of the popular Moro rice dish, pastil,…