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CYNTHIA VILLAR LAUDS NIA ON ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY

Speaking on its 60th Founding Anniversary, Senator Cynthia Villar acknowledged the significant impact of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on the country’s agricultural sector. Saying it cannot be overstated, Villar noted that NIA has been instrumental in reducing our dependence on rainfed agriculture. “NIA has been instrumental in reducing our dependence on rainfed agriculture.” This […]

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DA-BPI MARKS 93RD FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) highlighted the importance of a proactive plant industry in ensuring food for the country during the celebration of the Bureau’s 93rd founding anniversary recently. “I see that the Bureau of Plant Industry has succeeded in performing functions in the various fields of endeavors like seed production, crop […]

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SENATE HAILS UST FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY

The Senate recognized the contribution of the University of Santo Tomas – Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (UST-FMS) to the medical and health care education in the country. In a unanimous vote, the Senate adopted Proposed Senate Resolution No. 336 (Adopted Resolution 31) citing UST-FMS’ considerable contribution to the development of medical and health care […]