BOUNTIFUL HARVEST. Fresh marine products such as varieties of fish are sold at P150 to P200 per kilo in the coastal villages of Datu Blah Sinsuat and Datu Odin Sinsuat towns, both in Maguindanao del Norte province. The Philippine Statistics Authority bared Wednesday (March 1, 2023) that the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has maintained its ranking as the country's top fish producer from 2012 to 2022. (Photo courtesy of Datu Blah Sinsuat Fish Vendors Association) COTABATO CITY - The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) remains the country's top fish producer for the past two years, the Philippine Statics Authority reported Wednesday. In a report, the PSA said BARMM has maintained its ranking as the highest fish producer nationwide from 2021 to 2022. Minister Mohammad Yacob of the BARMM's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) said the regional government seeks to continue sustaining fish production by streng
BOUNTIFUL HARVEST. Fresh marine products such as varieties of fish are sold at P150 to P200 per kilo in the coastal villages of Datu Blah Sinsuat and Datu Odin Sinsuat towns, both in Maguindanao del Norte province. The Philippine Statistics Authority bared Wednesday (March 1, 2023) that the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has maintained its ranking as the country's top fish producer from 2012 to 2022. (Photo courtesy of Datu Blah Sinsuat Fish Vendors Association) COTABATO CITY - The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) remains the country's top fish producer for the past two years, the Philippine Statics Authority reported Wednesday. In a report, the PSA said BARMM has maintained its ranking as the highest fish producer nationwide from 2021 to 2022. Minister Mohammad Yacob of the BARMM's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) said the regional government seeks to continue sustaining fish production by streng
MARITIME SUMMIT. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers a speech at the Philippine Maritime Industry Summit 2023 at The Manila Hotel, Manila on Tuesday (Feb. 28, 2023). Marcos underscored the need to make the maritime industry "once again a top priority." (PNA photo Alfred Frias) MANILA - President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he believes that the country's maritime sector should be given greater importance. "Given that the Philippines is a maritime nation, I believe that it is time for us to make the maritime industry once again a top priority," he said in his speech during the Philippine Maritime Industry Summit 2023 at the Manila Hotel in Manila. Marcos said he recognized that the Philippines already holds a dominant position in the world of global shipping, but believes the country can "do more" in terms of harnessing seafarers' potential. "We already hold the most vital ingredient to success which is our seafarers. All we n
AUGMENTATION FORCE. Major Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio, the Army's 11th Infantry Division commander (left), entrusts a firearm to a soldier who belong to Infantry Orientation Course Class 06-2022 after the completion of their training at the 11th Division Training School in Indanan, Sulu on Saturday (Feb. 18, 2023). The 389 class members are set to be deployed to pursue the remaining leaders and members of the Abu Sayyaf Group in Sulu. (Photo courtesy of 11ID) ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Armed Forces of the Philippines has deployed 389 additional soldiers to pursue the remaining leaders and members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu province, a top military official said Monday. Maj. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio, Joint Task Force-Sulu commander, said the additional force belongs to the Infantry Orientation Course (INFOC) Class of 06-2022 of the 11th Infantry Division (ID). Patrimonio, also the 11ID commander, said the deployed soldiers completed seven months infantry training over the weekend
TAX FOR BIKE LANES. Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto says Sunday (Feb 26, 2023) that PHP82.2 billion unspent road users' tax should be used for the construction of elevated walkways and bike lanes. He said the construction of these pathways could improve pedestrian mobility in crowded areas. (PNA file photo) MANILA - A portion of the unutilized road users' tax of PHP82.2 billion can be used to improve pedestrian mobility in crowded areas of Metro Manila and other urbanized cities across the country. In a news release on Sunday, House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto said the government should consider the construction of more sidewalks and bike lanes in its infrastructure program, adding that these "have been sidelined and waylaid" in the infrastructure menu for years. The construction of the pedestrian-centric pathways can be realized through the motor vehicle registration fees, whose unspent balance reached P82.2 billion as of 2021. "It is time to elevate wide pedestrian a