The Department of Agriculture provided assistance to 10,762 farmers and fisherfolk through 150 cooperatives and associations to strengthen agricultural production in Camarines Sur.
Farm machinery, agricultural equipment, and hauling vehicles worth PHP11 million were turned over to support more than 4,800 Indigenous Manobo farmers in Bunawan.
Farmers in Ilocos Norte are strengthening agricultural cooperation through a 320-hectare government-supported project aimed at sustaining food production during the El Niño threat.
The DOT-NIR is urging tourism stakeholders to prepare for possible climate-related challenges as a very strong El Niño threatens conditions across much of the Philippines.
The country's diverse landscapes and island destinations offer a foundation for promoting Philippine tourism through experiences that distinguish it from regional competitors.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi renewed their commitment to strengthening Philippines-Japan relations while advancing cooperation across the region.
The Philippine government is preparing to host the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits beginning November 15, with agencies reporting progress according to schedule.
Croatia has begun selecting Filipino workers for 785 hospitality positions as both countries formalize recruitment rules and safeguards for overseas employment.