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Dar: DA’s 100% rice self-sufficiency level ‘within reach’

The Department of Agriculture’ (DA) goal to hit 100% rice self-sufficiency level is “within reach,” according to Secretary William Dar.

Grab to ferry airport passengers for free on June 15 to 30

Ride-hailing app Grab Philippines will ferry airport passengers for free on June 15 to, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Saturday, June 4.

DOH: Possibility of local transmission of Omicron BA.5 subvariant ‘very high’

The Department of Health (DOH) said Saturday, June 4, that there is a “very high” chance that the Omicron BA.5 subvariant is currently being transmitted locally.

UP slips, DLSU maintains rank in Asian university rankings

The University of the Philippines (UP) slipped 45 spots in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University rankings, while De La Salle University (DLSU) maintained its spot.

Fair weather on Saturday as high-pressure area affects Luzon

Fair weather will prevail in most of the country on Saturday, June 4, with the ridge of a high-pressure area extending over the eastern sections of central and southern Luzon.

Better internet connection a priority for incoming DICT chief

Incoming Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) chief Atty. Ivan Uy shared on Friday, June 3, his forthcoming plans for the agency which includes wider internet coverage.  

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