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Rice farmers in Talisay, Cebu, take advantage of sunny weather to separate the husk from the grain. The changing climate and the world’s dwindling food supply will be in sharp focus on October 16, World Food Day.

Duterte to copy Marcos-era agri programs

Sunday, 23 October 2016 21:54 Written by Genalyn Kabiling / Manila Bulletin

President Rodrigo Duterte said he plans to copy the “Masagana 99” and “Biyayang Dagat” programs implemented during the term of the late President Ferdinand Marcos in promoting the welfare of the country’s farmers and fishermen.The programs, Duterte said, would…

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Bello orders 17 Regional Office to cancel or suspend Certificates of Registration of illegitimate contractors and subcontractors

Monday, 17 October 2016 12:04 Written by Philippine Information Agency

MANILA, Oct. 17 - Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III directed the 17 Regional Offices to cancel or suspend the Certificates of Registration under Department Order 18-A of contractors and subcontractors practicing illegitimate contracting and subcontracting arrangements, including…

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House leaders withdraw Con-Con, back Con-Ass

Friday, 14 October 2016 11:59 Written by Ellson Quismorio / Manila Bulletin

The move to introduce changes in the 1987 Constitution via a Constituent Assembly (Con-Ass) has begun to snowball in the House of Representatives (HOR).This, after two House Deputy Speakers in Cebu-3rd district Rep. Gwen Garcia and Batangas 2nd district…

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House begins Con-Ass, Con-Con deliberations

Wednesday, 12 October 2016 12:01 Written by Charissa Luci / Manila Bulletin

The House Committee on Constitutional Amendments is set to begin today its deliberations on proposals calling for a Constituent Assembly (Con-Ass) and Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) as a mode of amending the 1987 Constitution to pave the way for a…

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PH eyes huge Chinese investments

Tuesday, 11 October 2016 16:58 Written by Reuters / Manila Bulletin

Washington – Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will seek billions of dollars in infrastructure investments from China in the coming months as the country seeks to alter its relationship with Beijing, Philippines Finance Minister Carlos Dominguez said on Saturday.

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EO on no-smoking policy out soon

Monday, 10 October 2016 12:25 Written by Tina G. Santos / Inquirer

The days of puffing cigarettes in public places, whether indoor or outdoor, are numbered.President Duterte is set to sign an executive order (EO) that will implement a no-smoking policy nationwide, according to Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Ubial.

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Comelec postpones COC filing for barangay, SK polls

Friday, 07 October 2016 12:09 Written by Samuel Medenilla / Manila Bulletin

Even if the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections will push through this month, there will be no candidates who will be able to participate in both polls.This comes after Commission on Election (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon said in her…

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Extra P1-T annual investments needed for PHL to become high-income economy by 2040, says DOF

Thursday, 06 October 2016 12:01 Written by Philippine Information Agency

MANILA, Oct. 6 - The Department of Finance (DOF) envisions its comprehensive tax reform plan to be the catalyst of an ambitious government program to raise an extra P1 trillion yearly for unparalleled public investments geared to free some 10…

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