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Initial tests were conducted on pigs from Lobo, Batangas, that received the African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine. This live attenuated vaccine, developed in Vietnam, aims to curb ASF, which has significantly impacted the country’s swine industry. Initial results from the controlled vaccine administration indicated that while some pigs died post-vaccination, the majority remain in good…
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State think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) is set to launch the 22nd Development Policy Research Month (DPRM) this September, underscoring the importance of evidence-based policy research in shaping the nation’s development strategies. Established by Malacañang Proclamation No. 247, DPRM has been held every September, with PIDS serving as the coordinator and lead…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, September 13, launched a Department of Agriculture program aimed at assisting rice farmer-members of agricultural cooperatives across 1.2 million hectares nationwide. The program targets increasing their productivity and income by providing low-cost credit, financial assistance, and a ready market for their harvests. For the dry cropping season (2024-2025), it…
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PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco announced today, September 10, that nearly 2,000 units of new and modern slot machines for Casino Filipino gaming venues will be delivered mid-September as part of the agency’s modernization program. During the opening of the IAG Academy Summit at the Hilton Manila this morning, Mr. Tengco said the…
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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) bound for Kuwait of stronger protection of their rights and welfare, following the resumption of OFW deployment to the Arab nation. The DMW conducted pre-departure briefings for the initial 35 OFWs bound for Kuwait to assure them of better protection and enhanced monitoring of…
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The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) of Region IV-A (CALABARZON) and Region VII (Central Visayas) have issued wage orders granting increases in the daily minimum wage rates of workers in private establishments. The adjustments range from P21 to P75 per day for Region IV-A and P33 to P43 per day for Region VII.…
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An emotional President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday urged the government and the public to take collective action and exert extra effort to eradicate cases of Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC). In his speech during the “Iisang Nasyon, Iisang Aksyon: Tapusin ang Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) Ngayon…
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The Senate, under the leadership of Senate President Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero, has passed several priority measures of the administration that will improve the investment climate of the country, strengthen the nation’s territorial and maritime claims, and improve the competitiveness of Filipinos. The Senate was able to act on 12 key measures, all in just…
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“Sana makaboto ang tao, sana lahat may representative, sana maganda future natin.” Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday advocated for the right of the EMBO barangays to vote for a representative in Congress, saying the residents there should not be left without a representative. “It’s so heartwarming to see all of you here together with…
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In a continued effort to bolster the country’s aquaculture sector and enhance food security, Sen. Cynthia Villar sponsored six additional local fish hatchery bills during the Senate session on September 10, 2024. These bills aim to establish multi-species marine hatcheries and aquaculture centers in various municipalities across the Philippines. The additional hatchery bills are as…
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