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MALAYANG QC COUNCIL BETS WANT CASH AID FOR POOR

All candidates for Quezon City councilors under the Malayang QC ticket vowed to push for the granting of a P1-billion direct financial assistance to poor city residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and not covered by the SAP-DSWD, P500 monthly assistance to senior citizens, reduction of local taxes, among others. Their commitment is contained in […]

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PHILIPPINES RENEWS COP26 PLEDGE – CIMATU

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reaffirmed its commitment to remain at the forefront of forest protection as it welcomed the country’s renewed pledges in this year’s United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference held in Scotland. “The DENR will be supporting the pledges and contributions made by the Philippines in the most recent […]

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SUPPORT FOR PH FARMERS TO CUT RICE IMPORTS URGED

The best way to cut rice imports is not to ask Filipinos to eat less rice but to give more support to rice farmers to improve yield, AGRI Party-list said Sunday. “The government is forced to import rice to keep up with the demand because we have not been giving adequate support for our rice […]

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BAYANING TSUPER PARTY GETS DUMAGUETE CITY SUPPORT

Dumaguete City transport stakeholders have joined Bayaning Tsuper in its advocacy to keep roads safe and to push for the development of the road transport sector. This came after 1st nominee Atty. Aminola “Alex” Abaton presented the Party-list’s plans and programs to leaders and representatives of transportation cooperatives, jeepney and tricycle groups, and private driving […]

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STOP POACHING AGARWOOD TREE SEEDS – CIMATU

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said that while propagation of agarwood-producing species like Aquilaria malaccensis is allowed, it is however highly regulated and collecting its seeds directly in the wild is prohibited. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu issued the statement following the granting of Wildlife Culture Permit through the regional offices to certain […]

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BJMP’S SWIFT ROLL-OUT OF COVID-19 VACCINES HAILED

Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles lauded the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology for its speedy administration of COVID-19 vaccines to persons deprived of liberty under its jurisdiction. “The BJMP has averted a potential crisis with the swift roll-out of the vaccines for our PDLs. Given the cramped conditions in our jails, it was […]

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ALEX LACSON RAISES ALARM ON CHINA PRESENCE IN WPS

“We need to elect leaders who will put our country’s interests first and foremost” This was the statement of Atty Alex Lacson, a Negrense senatorial candidate running under the team of VP Leni Robredo and Sen Kiko Pangilinan. Lacson was the guest speaker of the virtual forum entitled “Patriotism in the time of the Pandemic”, […]

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ASIAN NATIONS NEED CLIMATE FUND SUPPORT – CIMATU

The Philippines, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), led Asian nations in the second climate fund replenishment talks to particularly seek funding support for developing countries to meet the 2030 international environmental goals. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu highlighted the significance of the 8th Global Environment Facility (GEF-8) Fund Replenishment discussions to finance […]

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JPICHE HOSTS MEDIA LITERACY WEBINAR, CONTEST

On its 23rd commemorative year, Junior Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers– Batangas State University (JPIChE–BatStateU) proudly launches the 2nd ChEnematography, with an overall theme, “Unblur: Sharpening Distorted Imagery through Media and Information Literacy.” JPIChE-BatStateU is a well-known organization promoting the excellence and holistic development of Chemical Engineering students of the 21st century. This competition aims to showcase […]

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DENR MARKS DEAFNESS AWARENESS WEEK — CIMATU

To promote environmental communication and learning for people who are blind or deaf-blind, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launched an information, education, and communication (IEC) project as a highlight of the annual observance of the Deaf Awareness Week. Through the DENR’s Strategic Communication and Initiatives Service (SCIS) – Person With Disability Desk […]