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Rep. Ron P. Salo expressed confidence that the proposed creation of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR) will be realized this Congress after a similar measure has been consistently filed since the 13th Congress. “After several attempts in the past on the creation of a department specifically focused on developing our fisheries and…
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House appropriations committee chairman and Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co welcomed the reported consensus among senators to remove confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) from civilian agencies. “This jibes with or is a vindication of the decision of the House of Representatives to realign those appropriations. With such consensus, we foresee a smooth bicameral conference…
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AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Tuesday reiterated the need for Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to increase the coverage it offers its members as he stressed that the agency had the funds to cover much-needed increases in members’ benefits. According to the Bicolano lawmaker, “PhilHealth is in a position to provide a 20%…
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Recognizing the significant role of women in a family and soceity, Senator Cynthia Villar said she has been passionate in advocating for economic empowerment of women particularly those in the marginalized communities. “Empowering women not only strengthens families and society but also nurtures future generations dedicated to nation-building,” said Villar during the International Women Empowerment…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday welcomed Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta in Malacañang, where he reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to support Timor-Leste in development through the “South-South Cooperation.” In his toast remark during the state banquet, President Marcos said the two nations share similar struggle in pursuit of freedom and self-determination, which allowed them…
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The National Economic and Development Authority Board or NEDA Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved on Thursday three high-impact projects during its eleventh meeting, involving the construction of major infrastructure projects and capability improvement for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). “The Marcos administration remains steadfast in its dedication to enhancing connectivity, ramping…
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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said it is much better to have a tweaked version of the country’s old curriculum than stick with K-12 and continue to experience a dismal quality of education. “Do we want to have the form na K-12 tayo pero ganyan kababa ang quality [of education], or do we take the criticism…
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue, headed by Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr., has closed down 103 stores of a Chain of Shopping Centers due to its underreporting of sales. Upon investigation, this Chain of Shopping Centers was found to be using unregistered Point of Sales (POS) machine, some of which with sales suppression devices while…
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As the country observes the National Rice Awareness Month, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is encouraging consumers to avoid rice wastage and to buy locally produced rice to help the farmers boost their income. Dr. Karen Eloisa Barroga, Deputy Executive Director for Development of DA-PhilRice, said in a Palace press briefing that under the DA’s…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Wednesday government agencies to swiftly provide the necessary assistance to survivors of super typhoon Yolanda, exactly ten years after the disaster hit Eastern Visayas. In his speech during the 10th Yolanda commemoration anniversary in Tacloban City, President Marcos urged the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD)…
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