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by Zaldy De Layola on February 6, 2023
Hunt on for hoarders of onion, garlic
by Zaldy De Layola on February 6, 2023
Speaker Martin Romualdez on Sunday warned hoarders of onion and garlic who create artificial scarcity in supply that leads to price increases.... Read full article
by Leonel Abasola on February 6, 2023
Solon bats for tax exemption on fertilizers, pesticides
by Leonel Abasola on February 6, 2023
Some 11 million farmers all over the country will benefit from a Senate bill that is pushing for tax exemption on fertilizers and pesticides.... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on January 31, 2023
Solon wants more subsidies, modernization for agri stimulus
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on January 31, 2023
Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera made the call, as she noted the "flat growth" in the agriculture sector output, which was at 0.5 percent for the whole year and negative 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter.... Read full article
by Stephanie Sevillano on January 31, 2023
VP Sara vows to focus on ‘upscaling’ teachers’ capacities
by Stephanie Sevillano on January 31, 2023
During the Basic Education Report (BER) 2023, Duterte recognized the sacrifices and integrity of teachers despite the pressing issues hounding the education sector.... Read full article
by Zaldy De Layola on January 30, 2023
House bill empowers PBBM to suspend PhilHealth premium hike
by Zaldy De Layola on January 30, 2023
In filing House Bill (HB) No. 6772, the authors said the nation has barely recovered from losses and difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, as many businesses have yet to reopen, and many people remain jobless.... Read full article
by Stephanie Sevillano on January 30, 2023
Onion prices continue to drop as imports arrive
by Stephanie Sevillano on January 30, 2023
As the DA projected, arrivals of imported volume have helped in the market price drop.... Read full article
by Philippine News Agency on January 30, 2023
Solon taps LGU help to combat illiteracy
by Philippine News Agency on January 30, 2023
A recent education summit in Baguio City revealed that only four out of 10 students in Grades 4 to 7 aged 9 to 12 can properly read or write in English, based on the results of tests done from 2021 to 2022.... Read full article
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on January 26, 2023
Full insurance coverage for farmers gains traction in House
by Filane Mikee Cervantes on January 26, 2023
During Wednesday's plenary session, the chamber passed via voice vote House Bill 6680, which aims to mitigate the effects of natural calamities by providing full insurance coverage to qualified farmers.... Read full article
by Leonel Abasola on January 26, 2023
Lawmaker wants internet in IP areas
by Leonel Abasola on January 26, 2023
This year, Legarda proposed that Wi-Fi sites will be installed in the province, with more to follow in the coming years.... Read full article
by Liza Agoot on January 24, 2023
DILG urges village execs anew to promote backyard gardening
by Liza Agoot on January 24, 2023
The DILG had earlier issued Memorandum Circular 2023-001 entitled “Implementation of the Halina’t Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay (HAPAG) sa Barangay Project”.... Read full article