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GOV’T HIKES FARMERS’ INCOME AMID VIRUS – NOGRALES

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Wednesday enumerated several ongoing government anti-hunger initiatives in the run-up to the unveiling of the National Food Policy (NFP) in October. According to Nograles, while the government remains focused on addressing the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, it continues to pursue several programs aimed at addressing hunger. Nograles pointed out: “While […]

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GOV’T FOOD PROGRAM EARNS P115M IN NORTH LUZON – NOGRALES

The government formally launched the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) program in Region 2 last September 22, 2020, Tuesday at the DAR Regional Office in Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City in what Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles called a “continuation of the Duterte administration’s sustained drive to rid the country of hunger and poverty.”“This is […]

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CATBALOGAN TENNIS COURT TO ACCEPT COVID PATIENTS

Despite criticisms on the proposed conversion of Catbalogan City lawn tennis court into a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) isolation facility, the Samar provincial government said the project will push through. Samar Governor Reynolds Michael Tan said as an elected official, he is bound to fulfill his duty to save the lives and well-being of the many. […]

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VIRUS CASES IN QC DROP BY 50% – BELMONTE

For the fourth consecutive week, the number of daily new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in Quezon City has significantly dropped, according to latest data from an independent research group. Latest report from OCTA Research indicated that the number of daily new cases based on onset, per data from the Department of Health (DOH), dropped […]

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RED CROSS, SMC HOLD BLOOD DONATION DRIVE – GORDON

Philippine Red Cross Chairman and CEO Senator Dick Gordon, together with San Miguel Corporation (SMC) President and COO Ramon Ang, led the blood and convalescent plasma donation drive among SMC employees in the country recently with SMC responding to the continuous need for blood and the treatment of patients with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “Napakalaking […]

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GOV’T NEEDS P152B BUDGET FOR CLIMATE CHANGE

The government is seeking a budget of P152.35 billion for the implementation of its convergence program on climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction next year. This is according to the Cabinet Cluster on Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and Disaster Risk Reduction (CCAM-DRR), chaired by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The Cabinet cluster […]

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DA PUSHES FOR URBAN EDIBLE LANDSCAPING – DAR

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is allotting P400 million under the Bayanihan to Recover As One Act or Bayanihan 2 to further expand the Duterte administration’s urban agriculture program and attain family household food security. Agriculture Secretary William Dar thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for recently signing Bayanihan 2 that earmarks an additional fund of P24 […]

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INVEST IN TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHERS — GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to utilize its P4 billion allocation under the Bayanihan to Recover As One Act (Republic Act 11494) or Bayanihan 2 to invest in technology for the use of teachers. Under Bayanihan 2, the P4 billion allocation aims to assist the DepEd in putting up information technology […]

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NAVAL, BILIRAN RESIDENTS GET FREE FACE SHIELDS

The municipal government of Naval, Biliran led by Mayor Gerard Espina Jr. distributed free face shields to residents as additional protection against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Espina said they have started the distribution in the villages of Villa Caneja and Cabungaan and assured that all families from its 26 villages will receive face shields. “Since […]

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TEAM LAKAY ENJOYS BAGUIO’S QUIET ENVIRONMENT

Baguio City is known as the summer capital of the Philippines. Citizens flock to the mountain city to enjoy its cool weather, fresh mountain air, and lush greenery. It’s a place where nature is very much alive. It’s also home to the famed Team Lakay. “The environment hit the reset button and allowed nature to […]