Rice field in Nueva Ecija (PNA photo by Oliver Marquez) MANILA - President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has announced that his administration would introduce the use of biofertilizers to farmers to reduce their dependence on expensive and imported petroleum-based fertilizers. This developed after he presided over a sectoral meeting with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and other concerned agencies at Malacanan Palace in Manila on Tuesday. In a video message released by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Wednesday, the President said farmers would undergo training on how to use biofertilizers. "We are totally dependent on petroleum-based fertilizer. Now, we are going to introduce biofertilizer to our farmers and teach them how to use it. And hopefully, this will ease our concerns when it comes to the supply of fertilizer. And we can fully control the availability of biofertilizer," Marcos, who also serves as DA head, said. Biofertilizers are natural fertilizers consi
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BILATERAL MEETING. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia shake hands after delivering their respective statements at the President's Hall of Malacanang Palace on Wednesday (March 1, 2023). During their bilateral meeting, the two leaders agreed to strengthen political, security and trade and investment cooperation between the Philippines and Malaysia. (PNA Photo by Rey Baniquet) MANILA - President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed Wednesday to strengthen political, security, and trade and investment cooperation between the Philippines and Malaysia. This developed after the two leaders held a bilateral meeting at Malacanan Palace in Manila on Wednesday afternoon. Marcos said he and Anwar had a "cordial and productive" discussion on the Philippines and Malaysia's bilateral cooperation, reaffirming their desire to revitalize the two nations' relations amid the shift to the "new norma
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BILATERAL MEET. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. shares on Twitter an undated photo of himself with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Nov. 25, 2022. Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil on Tuesday (Feb. 28, 2023) said Marcos and Anwar will be holding a bilateral meeting at Malacanan Palace in Manila on March 1. (Photo courtesy of PCO) MANILA - President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is scheduled to meet with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at Malacanan Palace in Manila on Wednesday. Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil made the announcement after Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Anwar will embark on an official visit to the Philippines from March 1 to 2. In a statement, Garafil said Marcos will lead the official welcome ceremony for Anwar at Malacanan Palace on Wednesday. After the welcome rites, Marcos and Anwar will hold a bilateral meeting to discuss areas of mutual concern, as well as regional and international issues, Garafil said