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Sen Nancy Binay today urged the National Food Authority to start working with local government units (LGUs) to map out vulnerable areas affected by El Nino and the influx of imported rice. According to Binay, a vulnerability map can help the NFA prioritize areas where they should focus their buying efforts. “Matagal nang napapabayaan ang…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday joined Muslim Filipinos in the observance of Eid’I Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice, encouraging all citizens of the nation to grow in wisdom and fortitude amid challenges. In his message for the Eid’I Adha observance, President Marcos said the solemn occasion offers the nation a unique opportunity…
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The bishop of San Carlos diocese has “suppressed” the Society of San Pedro Calungsod (SSPC) from operating in his ecclesiastical jurisdiction. The SSPC, which sought recognition as a pious association of lay faithful, was allowed to operate in the diocese under a trial period of more than seven years. “By suppression, we mean the lifting…
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ROME— Pope Francis has once again appealed to Catholic priests to keep their homilies short, this time warning that homilies should be no longer than eight minutes or “people will fall asleep.” Speaking in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday catechesis on June 12, the pope explained that the goal of a homily is to…
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Speaking before key government officials and diplomats from around the world, the Vatican’s ambassador to the Philippines on Wednesday said that ‘serious dialogue’ is the path to geopolitical peace. Papal nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown emphasized the importance of patient dialogue amid the “dangerous polarization” the world continues to experience. To further his point, he said…
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A Catholic bishop has joined in denouncing the spate of killings in Leyte province, where a lay minister was the latest victim. Bishop Marvyn Maceda of San Jose de Antique deplored the murder of Marcelino Combate, a case which he said added to a growing list of “unsolved” killings in the area. “Another life lost…
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported on Saturday that the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the government has improved the well-being of beneficiaries. “There were impact evaluation studies conducted to prove that it has gained traction. Mayroon siyang significant contribution in improving the level of well-being of the beneficiaries,” DSWD Assistant…
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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has reported that the 21 Filipino seafarers of the MV Tutor are now on board a US Navy ship. They will be arriving in the Port of Manama, Bahrain, at 5:30 pm Bahrain time (10:30 pm PH time), according to DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac. Cacdac said the team of…
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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano emphasized on Wednesday that the recent budgetary concerns surrounding the new Senate building (NSB) are part of an ongoing factual and independent review and should not give rise to unwarranted speculation. “The goal is to have the best functional and iconic Senate building that will be a symbol of our democratic…
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Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero expressed his strong support for the enactment into laws of measures meant to unite the Negros Island under one region and reform the real property valuation around the country, saying the twin legislation will foster better local governance and make tax collection more efficient. Escudero, along with other senators and…
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