DA pushes for labeling local, imported rice in retail markets

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is planning to put labels on local and imported rice to prevent the mixing of rice varieties.

In an interview, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said labeling rice in retail markets ‘provides the needed …

S. Korean Bond Yields on May. 2, 2024

Today (%) Previous Session(%) Change (BP)

1-year TB 3.462 3.470 -0.8

2-year TB 3.503 3.518 -1.5

3-year TB 3.509 3.529 -2.0

10-year TB 3.638 3.656 -1.8

2-year MSB 3.501 3.517 -1.6

3-year CB (AA-) 3.972 3.995 -2.3

91-day CD 3.570 3.570 0.0

Sour…

Water rationing serves initial 10 villages in Iloilo City

Water rationing in waterless areas in this city continues with 63,900 liters delivered to an initial 10 barangays as of Wednesday night, according to the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO).

The local government kicked…

(LEAD) Seoul shares snap 3-day rise after FOMC decision

South Korean stocks fell slightly Thursday following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to hold the key rate flat. The Korean won rebounded against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) lost 8.41 points, or 0.31 pe…

DSWD braces for La Niña; Buong Bansa Handa project in place

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is preparing for the expected onset of the La Niña phenomenon next month by ensuring that its disaster preparedness and response strategies are in place to mitigate the possible effects of the w…