Author: Salvador Versoza
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DOLE Launches Two-Day Nationwide Job Fair on January 30
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has kicked off a two-day job fair across the nation, starting on January 30, 2025. This initiative, dubbed #NationdieJobFAir2025, aims to connect job seekers with numerous employment opportunities across 13 regions, including the National Capital Region (NCR). DOLE encourages everyone, from fresh graduates to those seeking a career…
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Senate President Escudero Defends 2025 Budget Against Legal Challenge
Senate President Francis Escudero has strongly refuted claims of impropriety in the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), labeling them as unjust criticisms that overlook the thorough legislative efforts of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Speaking at a press conference in Pasay City, Escudero responded to a Supreme Court petition challenging the legality…
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Bicol’s Agriculture Department Encourages Farmers’ Groups to Seek Accreditation for Enhanced Support
In Legazpi City, the Bicol region’s Department of Agriculture (DA-5) is pushing for farmers’ cooperatives and associations to secure accreditation through the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). This move is aimed at unlocking a range of government-provided benefits for these groups. Accreditation under RCEF opens doors to free rice farm mechanization from the Philippine Center…
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Philippine Lawmaker Advocates for Deuterium Research to Combat Energy Costs
In a bid to address escalating fuel and energy costs, a lawmaker from Mindanao has called for the establishment of a dedicated research and development agency focused on deuterium. Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Robert Ace Barbers is pushing for House Bill 11295, which aims to tap into the vast deuterium reserves located in…
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Affordable Rice Options to Hit Supermarket Shelves by Mid-February
In a move to make rice more accessible to the public, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the Kadiwa ng Pangulo’s Rice for All (RFA) program will soon be available in supermarkets starting the second week of February. This initiative aims to offer a variety of rice at reduced prices, including RFA 5,…
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Cebu Residents Encouraged to Prioritize Health After Sinulog Festival
Following the vibrant Sinulog festival in Cebu, the Department of Health in Central Visayas has called on residents to take care of their health post-celebration. The festival, which ended without significant medical emergencies, saw thousands of devotees and participants engaging in the festivities. Dr. Jaime Bernadas, the regional director of DOH-7, emphasized the importance of…
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Philippine National Police Chief Sets Deadline to Dismantle Private Armed Groups by March
In a decisive move to ensure security during the upcoming election period, the head of the Philippine National Police (PNP), General Rommel Francisco Marbil, has issued a stern directive to all police units across the country. The order, announced during a press conference at Camp Crame, mandates the complete eradication of both active and potential…
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NIA Urges Local Governments to Expand Access to Affordable BBM Rice
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is reaching out to local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines to broaden the distribution of Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) rice, priced at PHP29 per kilogram. This initiative aims to make the affordable rice more accessible to Filipino consumers, particularly targeting senior citizens, persons with disabilities, solo parents, and beneficiaries…
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