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The Department of Energy (DOE) on Saturday said supply of electricity in the Philippines is now stable and still being strictly monitored amid the challenges brought by El Niño and climate change. In a news forum in Quezon City, DOE Assistant Secretary Mario Marasigan said that as of now, power supply is sufficient in the…
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Malacañang has directed all national government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned or -controlled corporations (GOCCs) and educational institutions to integrate the recital of the Bagong Pilipinas Hymn and Pledge in the conduct of weekly flag ceremonies. The move aims to instill the principles of Bagong Pilipinas among government workers, according to Malacañang. “For this purpose,…
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation today said alien hacking and scam syndicates (AHaSS) are the real threat to national security, not legitimate and licensed offshore gaming operators called POGOs. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said legitimate Internet Gaming Licensees or IGLs generate funds for the government, contributing more than Php5 billion to…
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Another Filipino missionary priest will lead the papal mission to the small Pacific island country of Tuvalu. Pope Francis on Monday appointed Fr. Eliseo Napiere of the Mission Society of the Philippines (MSP) as superior of the Missio sui iuris (independent mission) of Funafuti. He will succeed Bishop Reynaldo Getalado, who was ordained and installed…
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Senator Loren Legarda asserted the Philippines’ role in promoting the sustainability of marine resources around the world. “The leadership of coastal nations is crucial for the protection of our oceans–those who experience the sands of Deauville in France, the Arribada in Tamarindo in Costa Rica, and the seaside cliffs of Palawan know full well what…
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AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Wednesday said that optimizing the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) by increasing its budget and upgrading its research and innovation, will help revive the dairy industry post-El Niño. This, after the National Dairy Authority (NDA) sought P2.5 billion budget to support the procurement of at least 5,000 imported cattle…
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Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez today welcomed the decision of Makati Business Club (MBC) and Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) to endorse his proposal for the renewal of Meralco’s electricity distribution franchise. “The support of these widely respected business groups for the renewal of Meralco’s franchise for another 25 years,…
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“Sa inaasahang pagbaba ng presyo ng imported na bigas dahil sa pagbaba ng taripa, sana ay bigyang proteksyon ng pamahalaan ang ating mga maliliit na magsasaka, dahil ang maliit nilang kinikita ay baka mabawasan pa at di kayanin ang kompetisyon sa merkado.” This was the assertion made by Deputy Minority Leader and Basilan Rep. Mujiv…
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Women workers’ group Kilusan ng Manggagawang Kababaihan (KMK) joined human rights groups and progressive organizations in a protest action at the Supreme Court to vehemently oppose to the candidacy of Quezon City Regional Trial Court Judge Cecilyn Burgos-Villavert in various judicial offices, including as Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals (CA), Associate Justice of…
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A study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) revealed that labor emigration, remittances, and foreign direct investment (FDI) flows are not inclusive because they seem to worsen the situation in agriculture. Empirical evidence shows that although labor emigration increases employment in the capital-intensive sector of manufacturing, it reduces employment and production in agriculture.…
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