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The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday urged local government units (LGUs) to use the geohazard map of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) to mitigate disaster risks. In a Malacanang press briefing, NDRRMC Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno said the map could also help LGUs locate areas…
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The Villar family paid tribute to the invaluable contributions of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) at the 13th OFW and Family Summit, on Friday,November 8, held at The Tent in Las Piñas City Over 4,000 OFWs and their family members participated in the Summit. This year’s theme “Tara Magnegosyo Na!” the summit urged the OFWs and…
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is set to receive 40 fast patrol crafts (FPCs) from France, following the purchase approval of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during the board meeting of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on Tuesday. “The acquisition of 40 units of fast patrol boats, as an ODA [Official Development Assistance]…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the mandate of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) as he graced its 74th anniversary celebration on Thursday. “We are committed to building a stronger and more comprehensive defense posture by investing in modern infrastructure, upgrading facilities — facilities that will boost your operations,” President Marcos…
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Under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Philippine economy remained one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia, according to National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan. In a press briefing on Thursday, Secretary Balisacan said the Philippine economy’s growth rate of 5.2 percent follows Vietnam, which leads with Gross Domestic Product…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act into law on Thursday to tackle persistent issues of jobs mismatches and build a highly skilled, globally-competitive Filipino workforce. “By establishing a framework on career advancement and industry-relevant skills, this law directly addresses the issues on the lack of formal training…
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Sen. Cynthia A. Villar expressed concern over reclamation projects being pursued without a comprehensive study on its environmental impact. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change, said a renewed push for the reclamation of an aggregate of 635 hectares on the Las Piñas and Parañaque side of Manila Bay, is…
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“It’s National Rice Awareness Month, but despite all our awareness of the rising prices, there’s barely any rice to harvest. Let’s use this time to take action, such as improving the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture and updating the lists of eligible rice assistance beneficiaries. Local government units must ensure that those on…
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The Department of Agriculture has lifted the ban on domestic and wild birds, including poultry products, from the state of Michigan, U.S.A. In a memorandum order no. 47 issued Monday, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the temporary import ban was lifted after US veterinary authorities reported to the World Organization for Animal…
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The Department of Agriculture will meet the presidents of large markets in Metro Manila next week to determine why rice prices remain stubbornly high in many places, despite President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s significant tariff cuts on the staple food. In a recent meeting organized by Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. with rice importers…
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