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AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Wednesday called for a swift and impartial resolution of the ongoing investigation on the alleged anomalous sale of the government’s rice buffer stocks by the National Food Authority (NFA). The Bicolano lawmaker made the statement after the Ombudsman also suspended Piolito Santos, who was appointed acting NFA administrator…
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The Philippines has re-affirmed its commitment to the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations as it vowed to engage with peace building commission to share the country’s experiences in establishing the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, who delivered the country’s statement during the…
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently working with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to bring down prices of medicine for senior citizens through exemption of Value Added Tax (VAT) in selected essential medicines. FDA Director General Samuel Zacate said the exemption of VAT coverage is through a law known as Corporate Recovery…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law the “Philippine Salt Industry Development Act,” which aims to strengthen and revitalize the salt industry in the Philippines as part of the administration’s efforts to promote rural development and increase rural income. The 23-page law signed on March 11 stated that appropriate technology and research, and…
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Migrant Workers and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (DMW-OWWA) announced that at least 63 Filipinos in Haiti are expected to be repatriated amid the ongoing conflict in the Caribbean country due to violent gang activities. The repatriation of 63 Filipinos comes after Department of Foreign Affairs…
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The agency said it has already obligated ₱24.9 billion for the procurement of agricultural equipment and has distributed 28,817 pieces of farm equipment including 14,713 land preparation machines; 4,284 crop establishment technologies; 8,210 harvesting and threshing equipment; 768 drying technologies, and 842 milling equipment. “Matagal na nating sinasabi na ang susi sa food security ng…
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For this year’s Women’s Month, House Deputy Speaker Camille Villar launched the “Pasa-Tulong” initiative to encourage residents of Las Piñas City to pass acts of kindness to someone else and spark the spirit of compassion and generosity. The “Pasa-Tulong” program is Rep. Camille Villar’s adaptation of the popular movie, “Pay it Forward,” which introduced the…
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Representative JC Abalos of 4Ps Partylist filed on Tuesday House Bill No. 10128, entitled Philippines Responsible Driving and Accountability Act, aiming to provide fairness in the current traffic laws and encourage responsible road users. Abalos said, “Historically, there have been cases where drivers were blamed – worse, even put behind bars – despite evidence showing…
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Senator Win Gatchalian called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to come up with contingency plans to ensure steady supply of electricity amid warmer weather conditions intensified by the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. The country is expected to experience the peak of the El Niño phenomenon in the summer months, according to the…
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Citing the increases in fire incidents especially the past years. Senator Cynthia A. Villar renewed her call for unity and cooperation to thwart fire incidents. Speaking during the 2024 Fire Prevention Month celebration at the Villar Foundation Hall in Las Piñas City on Saturday, March 9, Villar said these traits are embodied in the celebration’s…
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