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EXPANDED PRICE FREEZE DURING DISASTERS URGED

Following the declaration of a state of calamity and imposition of a price freeze on basic goods in Metro Manila in the aftermath of the habagat (southwest monsoon) heavy rains enhanced by super typhoon Carina, National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte is pushing the congressional approval of a measure making it easier and quicker for the […]

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AFASA TO PROTECT PINOYS FROM SCAMS — VILLAFUERTE

National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte believes that Republic Act (RA) 12010 will go a long way in shoring up defense of the domestic digital infrastructure for the protection of our netizens, many of whom are worried about falling prey to online financial scams amid the Philippines’ unwanted reputation as a cybercrime hotbed in […]

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CUA TO LGUS: CREATE MORE VALUE IN AGRI PRODUCTION

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua on Friday touted the role that local government units can play in creating more value in the agricultural production chain. “LGUs should play an active role in providing opportunities to create added value in our production chains. We can and should serve […]

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ASF VAXXING PRIORITY FOR SMALL HOG GROWERS URGED

National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte has welcomed the scheduled local rollout in two months’ time of the Vietnamese vaccine found effective against the African swine fever (ASF), as he reiterated his proposal for the Department of Agriculture (DA) to give the anti-ASF shots for free to the swine population of small or backyard […]

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PBBM IS CLIMATE CHANGE CHAMPION — VILLAFUERTE

The selection of the Philippines as host of the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board of the member-countries of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change  (UNFCCC) will not only broaden our access to international funds for fighting planet warming; it will also prop up the role of President Marcos as champion or spokesman for […]

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Government

NOTED OCEANOGRAPHER: PROTECT VERDE ISLAND PASSAGE

Distinguished oceanographer, National Geographic Explorer in Residence and Mission Blue Founder Dr. Sylvia Earle recently met with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and partners for the conservation of the Verde Island Passage (VIP) to discuss marine life preservation and experience firsthand diving in what is known as the “center of the world’s […]

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ANGARA URGED: RETHINK EDUCATION SECTOR FUNDING

National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte has said that resigned senator and incoming Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara of the Department of Education (DepEd) needs to do a “serious rethinking” of state and private-sector financial support for the DepEd to address, among others, the acute fund lack responsible for the perennial shortages in classrooms, teachers […]

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Sports & Entertainment

MILLORA-BROWN BOOSTS FIGHTING MAROONS IN SEASON 87

Gilas prospect big man Quentin Millora-Brown will suit up for the UP Fighting Maroons in UAAP Season 87. The 6’10 Fil-Am center last played for The Citadel in US NCAA Division 1 where he averaged 11.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.5 blocks. Millora-Brown’s decision to play his final year in college with the […]

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AGRI EYES HEALTHCARE ACCESS FOR FARMERS, FISHERS

In an effort to boost information dissemination efforts on the health benefits for farmers, fisherfolk, and all Filipinos nationwide, AGRI Party-list represented by Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee entered into a partnership with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) led by President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Emmanuel Ledesma, Jr.  In a ceremony held in Taguig […]

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CUA TO LGUS: USE ADDED FUNDS FOR PEOPLE’S BENEFIT

Local government units (LGUs) are set to receive a greater share of funds for next year. With the upcoming increase, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua reminded his fellow local leaders to ensure that these funds are spent on programs that would benefit their communities. Cua said that […]