RP tuna industry pleads case with EU on lead levels in fish

By Rocel Felix | July 19, 2006 - 12:00am

The local tuna industry will ask the European Union (EU) to reconsider its move to change the current regulation on lead levels in fish, saying the move effectively discriminates tuna exports from the Philippines....

Palparan wants tanods armed to repel rebels

By Dino Balabo | May 16, 2006 - 12:00am

SAN MIGUEL, Bulacan — Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan, the controversial chief of the Army’s 7th Infantry Division, proposed the arming of barangay tanods to secure their respective communities from communist...

Marble quarrying affects Bulacan town’s tourism

By Dino Balabo | May 8, 2006 - 12:00am

SAN MIGUEL, Bulacan — Persistent marble quarrying in the nearby mountain town of Doña Remedios Trinidad has spelled disaster on local tourism as it has left heavy damage on roads and the water table....

Panganiban to induct new PAMPI officers

March 12, 2006 - 12:00am

Agriculture Secretary Domingo F. Panganiban will induct the new set officers of the Philippine Association of Meat Processors of the Philippines, Inc. (PAMPI) at the prime tourist destination of Panglao Island in...

Panganiban to induct new PAMPI officers

March 12, 2006 - 12:00am

Agriculture Secretary Domingo F. Panganiban will induct the new set officers of the Philippine Association of Meat Processors of the Philippines, Inc. (PAMPI) at the prime tourist destination of Panglao Island in...

Grand concert at CCP / Carolina Montero, artist

By SUNDRY STROKES | March 11, 2006 - 12:00am

Whoever conceptualized the grand benefit concert at the CCP featuring a dozen pianists, two full-sized orchestras and two conductors came up with a presentation of the widest appeal. It consisted of thoroughly familiar...

RP’s tuna exports face tougher competition in US, EU markets

By Rocel Felix | September 7, 2005 - 12:00am

The local tuna industry faces tougher competition with major markets like the European Union (EU) and the United States favoring tuna suppliers from Central America, the Caribbean and Andean countries. Moreover,...

Meat processors, hog raisers agree to lower food prices

June 12, 2005 - 12:00am

The two largest groups of meat processors and hog raisers have joined forces to stabilize the supply and prices of livestock products in the country. The Philippine Association of Meat Processors Inc. (PAMPI) and...

Randy Sy at Buboy Go malakas kay Gov. Dela Cruz at Sr. Supt. Fokno

By Bening Batuigas | April 24, 2005 - 12:00am

PANSAMANTALA lang na nagsara ang video karera nina Randy Sy at Buboy Go sa Meycauayan, Bulacan noong nakaraang linggo bunga ng sunud-sunod kong birada. Hindi kasi tinantanan ng taga-DILG at CIDG ang mga puwesto nina...

4% hike in prices of canned meat products feared

By Rocel Felix | March 29, 2005 - 12:00am

Meat processors plan to impose a four-percent increase in the prices of canned meat products if government hikes the tariff on imported tinplates. "It would be difficult to hold on to prices if government...