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Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers today called on Senators and Congressmen to conduct due diligence and complete staff work (CSW) in handling investigations in aid of legislation so as not to waste valuable government resources. Barbers made the call amidst the dismal outcome of the probe on the alleged “PDEA Leaks”, initiated by…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wants the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to integrate its flood control management programs with other sectors for effective water management and conservation, according to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan. “You know, ‘I think we have to integrate our flood control management programs with the other sectors so that…
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AS political alliances shift for the 2025 elections, a House leader underscored the importance of political parties wishing to join the administration coalition to align with the principles and goals espoused by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. “We have to call a spade a spade,” House Assistant Majority Leader and Zambales 1st District Rep.…
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House leaders on Tuesday lauded the plan of the Marcos administration’s to offer rice at below P30 a kilo in Kadiwa Centers this coming July and described it as a product of Executive-Legislative cooperation. During the daily press briefing at the House, Young Guns leaders PBA Partylist Rep. Migs Nograles, 1-RIDER Partylist Rep. Rodge Gutierrez,…
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As El Niño and global disruptions exert upward pressure on food prices, and La Niña threatens to compound the strain on the country’s food supply, the government has taken decisive action and prioritized measures to mitigate the effects of these extreme weather challenges, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). NEDA Secretary Arsenio…
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The House Committee on Agriculture chaired by Quezon Rep. Mark Enverga on Tuesday approved the proposed amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) that aim to bring down rice prices. The committee’s approval came after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. announced that he was prepared to certify the amendment proposals as urgent. Speaker Ferdinand…
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Gabriela Youth, together with Gabriela, Gabriela Women’s Party, Kilusan ng Manggagawang Kababaihan (KMK), Lila Pilipina, and Bahaghari, launch a lightning rally to oppose the biggest Balikatan exercises that will drag Filipino women and people into the war instigated by the US in China. The largest Balikatan exercises will take place from April 22, 2024, until…
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AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has underscored the importance of consistent and accurate government figures being reported on agricultural damage due to El Niño, particularly data from the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). “Nakakalito ang mga lumalabas na datos mula sa DA at NDRRMC. Bukod…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. stood firm on Monday that the Philippines will not resort into equipping the Philippine vessels with water cannons similar to how the China Coast Guard (CCG) is doing against the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In an ambush interview on the sidelines of the…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Monday he would certify as urgent the proposed amendments to Republic Act No. 11203 or the rice tariffication law (RTL) to lower rice prices in the country. The President made the remarks during a media interview following his attendance to the 2024 GOCCs’ Day at the Philippine International Convention…
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