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Senate passes coco levy trust fund bill on Second Reading
The Senate on Monday Sept. 29 passed on second reading a bill that seeks to create a trust fund for coconut farmers in the country through the selling of assets procured through the coco levy fund. Under Senate Bill No. 1396 or the “Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act,” the government is mandated to…
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Duterte wants to abolish PhilHealth
By Fernan Angeles MASSIVE, organized corruption at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation may have pushed President Rodrigo Duterte too hard that he is now seriously considering on its abolition. “I’m going to propose to Congress to abolish [it],” Duterte said in a pre-recorded speech that aired Monday night. Duterte also dismissed calls for its privatization…
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NCR remains under GCQ
By Fernan Angeles METRO Manila, the epicenter of the deadly coronavirus disease that has caused the death of over 5,000 Filipinos, will remain under general community quarantine for the entire month of October. In a televised meeting with the President, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III himself made the announcement on the areas that would be…
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DTI pushing full capacity for malls
By Fernan Angeles WITH confirmed cases of the deadly virus from Wuhan, China on a sustained surge, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing to open up the economy further amid the COVID-19 pandemic by allowing several businesses to operate at full capacity under general community quarantine (GCQ). In a radio interview, Trade…
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Duterte not resigning, says Palace official
NO he is not resigning. This is how categorical a top Palace official responded to queries on President Rodrigo Duterte’s plan moments after his televised national address hinting on stepping down over the difficulties of curbing corruption in the government. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte has no plans of quitting his post despite his…
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Bohol tourism to re-open in October
By John Clifford Lintao ASIDE from the world renowned Boracay Island, which is famous for its white sand beaches, a top Palace official also hinted at an imminent re-opening of tourist spots in Bohol “I understand Bohol might be opening soon, within the month of October, if I’m not mistaken. So unti-unti naman pong nagbubukas…
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DOH warns hospitals selling donated PPEs
By John Clifford Lintao THE Department of Health warned hospitals against charging its patients for personal protective equipment (PPE) which were donated to them amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a press briefing, Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire did not make any categorical statement confirming such practice, but hinted at their capability to monitor and determine instances…
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Another round of oil price hike
By Fernan Angeles PETROLEUM companies are imposing another increase in the pump prices of petroleum products, the second in two weeks. In their advisories sent to the media, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. is imposing P0.20 per liter increase in the price of gasoline, P0.05 for diesel and P0.45 for kerosene. Petro Gazz also announced increasing…
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Villar cites Las Pinas- Zapote River as a life artery of the city
To celebrate World Rivers Day, Sen. Cynthia Villar paid homage to the Las Pinas-Zapote River, which has continued to play an important role as a life artery for the people of Las Pinas and nearby cities. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, said the rehabilitation of the Las Pinas-Zapote River paved…
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Villar: Reclamation project of Paranaque gov’t will worsen flooding
Sen. Cynthia Villar has asserted that the reclamation project being pushed by the Paranaque local government will cause flooding in Cavite, Paranaque, and Las Pinas and will be detrimental to the viability of the Las Pinas-Paranaque Wetland Park. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, made this statement as a response to…