A regional health stockpile and joint procurement system are among the Philippines' proposals to strengthen healthcare cooperation across the Western Pacific.
More than PHP2 billion in USDA funding support has been welcomed by the Philippine Department of Agriculture as assistance for developing the country's purple yam industry.
“I’m confident," said a newly-appointed board member of the Sugar Regulatory Administration from Negros Occidental, who is optimistic that the sugar supply shortage can be resolved soon.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development has updated its guidelines to expedite the release of aid to families and individuals needing immediate support.