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The Department of Agriculture hailed the Food and Drug Administration’s approval for commercial use of the country’s first vaccine against avian influenza—a disease that has significantly harmed the poultry industry and poses risks to public health—as a major boost to the sector and the government’s food security goal. “With the FDA’s approval of Volvac B.E.S.T.…
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House Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Partylist Rep. Leila M. de Lima, along with 16 fellow House solons filed a measure urging the government to raise the escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and to call on China to respect the 2016 Arbitral ruling, which…
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The National Food Authority (NFA) is preparing to auction off up to 60,000 metric tons of aging rice stocks next month or until October, aiming to prevent spoilage, free up warehouse space, and support rice supply amid an import suspension. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr., who chairs the NFA Council, said the move…
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Akbayan Partylist Representatives Dadah Kiram Ismula, Perci Cendana, Chel Diokno, and Kaka Bag-ao have filed a resolution in the House of Representatives urging the Executive branch to join the international outcry against the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The resolution calls for the immediate cessation of all defense procurement from Israel and demands that the Armed…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to investigate alleged irregularities in government projects serves as a strong signal for other agencies and local government units (LGUs) to initiate their own probes, according to the Presidential Communications Office. Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized that agencies such as the Commission on Audit…
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Batangas 1st District Congressman Leandro Leviste has filed multiple charges against Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) District Engineer Abelardo Calalo, including direct bribery, corruption of public officials, and violations of ethical standards, before the Batangas Provincial Prosecutor’s Office. Leviste revealed that the case involves far more than a ₱3.1 million bribe, alleging that…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday welcomed participants from across the region to the WorldSkills Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Manila 2025. “It is with great pride and joy that I welcome you all here to Manila,” said President Marcos in his speech during the opening ceremony of the international competition being held…
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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano welcomed the enactment of the Konektadong Pinoy Act, a landmark measure designed to ensure reliable, affordable, and accessible internet connectivity across the Philippines. In a statement released on Sunday, the same day the measure lapsed into law, Cayetano emphasized its role in modernizing the nation’s digital infrastructure. “We welcome this law…
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While acknowledging the positive potential of a “truly digital Philippines,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged Filipinos to exercise more vigilance against fraudulent schemes and scams amid the fast-expanding use of digital technology. “We must also recognize that progress comes with challenges. Any powerful tool cuts both ways. In this digital age, we…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger at Malacañan Palace on August 19 for a courtesy call focused on deepening cooperation and promoting respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The two leaders discussed the Philippines’ role in advancing IHL across the Asia-Pacific region and its…
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