Tag: Philippine Government
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Albay Representative Urges Stronger Action Against Rice Price Manipulation
In a recent statement, Albay Representative Joey Salteca, co-chair of the House Murang Pagkain Supercommittee, called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to take robust measures against rice price manipulation. He emphasized the urgency of using existing legal frameworks to combat market abuses that are driving up rice prices, affecting Filipino families. Salceda criticized the…
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Budget Secretary Commits to Backing New Presidential Office for Marawi’s Recovery
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has pledged her full support to the newly established Office of the Presidential Adviser for Marawi Rehabilitation and Development (OPAMRD). Speaking in Manila, Pangandaman praised President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for setting up the office, which aims to expedite the rehabilitation of Marawi City. As a native of Mindanao and a…
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Metro Manila Welcomes Kadiwa ng Pangulo Kiosks, Offering Affordable Rice
MANILA – The introduction of Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) kiosks across five major public markets in Metro Manila has been met with enthusiasm from local consumers. These kiosks, which began operations on Thursday, offer well-milled rice at a reduced price of PHP40 per kilogram, fulfilling President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s initiative to make essential food…
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Government Cancels Nearly P89 Million in Debts for 3,296 Bicol Farmers
In a significant move to support agrarian reform, the government has forgiven debts totaling over PHP88.8 million for 3,296 farmers in the Bicol Region. The debt relief was celebrated at a ceremony in Legazpi City, where Senator Imee Marcos handed out land titles and certificates of condonation, marking a new chapter for beneficiaries from Albay,…
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DOLE Allocates Nearly P500 Million to Aid Over 44,000 Typhoon-Affected Workers in Bicol
In a significant move to support the recovery of the Bicol region, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has committed nearly PHP500 million to assist workers impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Pepito. This financial aid is part of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay Para sa Ating Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program, aimed at…
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Land Titles and Debt Relief for 1,304 Farmers in Negros Oriental
In a significant move to support agrarian reform, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Negros Oriental is set to distribute land titles and Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (CoCRoM) to 1,304 farmers. This initiative, scheduled for November 16, 2024, follows a visit by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in May, where he distributed…
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Caraga Region to Distribute Over 2,600 Land Titles to Farmers
In a significant move to bolster agrarian reform, the Department of Agrarian Reform in Caraga (DAR-13) is preparing to distribute 2,696 certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) to farmers in the region. The event, scheduled for November 12, will see the allocation of approximately 4,092.4756 hectares of farmland to the beneficiaries. The ceremony will be…
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