P776-M worth of excavators boost local irrigation, agri output

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | December 15, 2023 MANILA – About PHP776 million worth of excavators have been distributed to various irrigators’ associations nationwide by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to intensify local irrigation and agricultural systems. In a news release Friday, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said the NIA procured 141 excavators under the first… Read More P776-M worth of excavators boost local irrigation, agri output

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THOUGHTFUL HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FROM OUR HOME

As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to fill your home with warmth and joy. The holiday season after all is a time for celebration, gratitude, and creating cherished memories. Whether you’re looking to revamp your space or surprise your loved ones with thoughtful gifts, here’s a curated list of holiday gift ideas… Read More THOUGHTFUL HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FROM OUR HOME

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Separation of portions of Brgy. Hillside from John Hay now underway

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and its subsidiary, John Hay Management Corp. (JHMC) have commenced the process to exclude portions of Barangay Hillside in Baguio City from their jurisdiction through the disposition of residential lots to qualified occupants in the area. In a ceremony held on December 12, BCDA President and Chief Executive… Read More Separation of portions of Brgy. Hillside from John Hay now underway

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2 CL nominees bag first-ever national Bayanihan Media Awards

By Marie Joy Carbungco CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — Two nominees from Central Luzon were conferred with the first-ever Bayanihan Media Awards (BMA). These include Thony Arcenal under the Online Media—Individual Category, and Pampanga News Now under the Online Media—Organization Category. According to the BMA National Screening Committee, Arcenal, who is widely recognized for… Read More 2 CL nominees bag first-ever national Bayanihan Media Awards

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Cayetano pushes for stronger anti-corruption body as part of PNP reform

SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday said the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) must be strengthened in order to effectively fight misconduct and corruption among police officers. Cayetano made the push during the plenary discussion on Senate Bill 2449, which aims to strengthen the PNP by instituting various changes in… Read More Cayetano pushes for stronger anti-corruption body as part of PNP reform

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VILLANUEVA RENEWS FIGHT TO END ENDO

Senate Majority Joel Villanueva vows to renew the fight to provide security of tenure for both private and government workers. Villanueva made the call during the distribution of financial aid to 305 outsourced workers in the Senate on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. The former labor chair in the 18th Congress lamented the veto of the… Read More VILLANUEVA RENEWS FIGHT TO END ENDO

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AFP to fund repair of boat damaged in WPS encounter

By Izza Reynoso | December 13, 2023 PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will shoulder the cost of repairing M/L Kalayaan that was damaged during a confrontation with the China Coast Guard (CCG) at the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Sunday morning. Commander Ariel Joseph Coloma, Western Command (Wescom) spokesperson, told reporters… Read More AFP to fund repair of boat damaged in WPS encounter

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Passage of blue economy bill to sustain PH economic growth

By Nanette Guadalquiver BACOLOD CITY – The approval of House Bill (HB) 9662, or the proposed “Blue Economy Act,” is expected to sustain the country’s economic growth, Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez, the principal author, said on Wednesday. “It will transform the maritime economy to a sustainable blue economy,” he said in a… Read More Passage of blue economy bill to sustain PH economic growth

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Ex-Navy chief urges gov’t to ‘recalibrate’ response to China bullying

By Miguel Gil | December 12, 2023 MANILA – The head of a maritime higher educational institution is urging the country’s political and military policy-makers to recalibrate their future responses to China’s growing aggressiveness in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) because the economic aspect is also involved. In an interview on Tuesday, Vice Admiral Eduardo Santos… Read More Ex-Navy chief urges gov’t to ‘recalibrate’ response to China bullying

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Villanueva: ILO pact concurrence fulfills gov’t obligation to protect workers

SENATE Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, co-sponsor of Proposed Senate Resolution No. 877, hailed the adoption of the concurrence of the Senate to the ratification of International Labor Organization Convention No. 190 (ILO C190) as a new era for advancing workers’ rights and welfare. ILO C190 or the “Convention Concerning the Elimination of Violence and… Read More Villanueva: ILO pact concurrence fulfills gov’t obligation to protect workers