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Senator Kiko Pangilinan welcomed the government’s decision to extend the rice import ban until the end of the year, calling it a timely move to protect local farmers amid rising fuel prices and global market volatility. “Bukod [sa] pagsuporta sa mga lokal na magsasaka, pagpapatatag ng market, at pagtatasa ng epekto sa patakaran, napapanahon ang […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has extended the deadline for the issuance of fish and seafood import permits to the end of June, giving importers more time to adjust to new guidelines aimed at easing food inflation and improving allocation efficiency. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the DA to rationalize fish importation in order […]
Workers and students travelling late can now enjoy extended services of the MRT-3 as the rail line gives back time to the commuting public and accommodates more passengers—emphasizing the value of time for rest and with their families.Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon likewise ordered the deployment of additional trains to service more passengers and eliminate long […]
Amid calls for an extension by numerous movie enthusiasts and the general public, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will extend the theatrical run of the official entries until January 14 in select cinemas only. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman and concurrent MMFF overall Chairman Atty. Don Artes expressed his deepest gratitude for the […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. urged the legislators to support the extension of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). RCEF, which has provided additional funding for government initiatives to improve the livelihoods of Filipino farmers, is a component of the Rice Tariffication Law that is currently being revisited for possible amendments.that has provided additional […]
The chair of the House of Representatives’ labor and employment committee lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s move to extend the engagement of contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in government whose contracts will expire in December this year. “Napakaagang pamasko ito para sa ating mga COS at JO sa pamahalaan. Marami-raming […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. supports the proposed extension of the Rice Tariffication Law subject to modifications that will ensure optimum impact on modernizing agriculture, enhancing farm productivity and improving rice farmers’ competitiveness and income. “Definitely, I think it should be extended. But there should be adjustments so we can adapt to the times,” Tiu Laurel […]
The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading House Bill 9764, which would extend the validity of identification cards and certificates of registration of all professionals under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) from three to five years.All 234 House members present during the plenary session voted in favor of the bill, which would reduce […]
Individuals planning to take the upcoming Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) on 3 March 2024 may still file their application in designated Civil Service Commission (CSC) Regional Offices (ROs) or Field Offices (FOs) until Friday, 12 January 2024. The extended application period was a response to growing interest in the CSE-PPT Professional and […]
In response to the public clamor, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is proud to announce that the theatrical run of its 10 movie entries is extended. MMDA Acting Chairman and MMFF Overall Concurrent Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the MMFF and MMDA have received numerous calls and requests on social media to extend the exhibition of […]