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Israel strengthens agriculture technology transfer to the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Israel, known for its expertise in agricultural technology, continues to share its knowledge in the field of agriculture with the Philippines. No less than the Israel Embassy in Manila hosted a roundtable discussion on agricultural knowledge transfer last Monday, Sept. 15, particularly in the field of integrated pest management and post harvest management of fruits and vegetables. Israeli embassy officials said this is just the start of efforts to strengthen their agicultural […]

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Navarro’s camp dismayed with Taguig RTC’s decision

Vhong Navarro’s camp was surprised and dismayed with the decision of Taguig Regional Trial Court allowing Deniece Cornejo, Cedric Lee, and Simeon Raz to post bail in the case of serious illegal detention that they were facing. According to Atty. Alma Mallonga, they were surprised with the decision because they were confident of the evidence that they had already presented in court. Navarro’s camp is afraid that after Cornejo, Lee and Raz have posted bail, […]

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House Speaker Belmonte on Congresswoman Arroyo

In the Resolution issued by the 4th Division of the Anti-Graft Court, Belmonte was given 10 days to explain why he did not take action on the suspension order issued against Arroyo. The Sandiganbayan also ordered Belmonte to implement the 90-day suspension order against Arroyo. The suspension order was issued last June 26.

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India tightens Vietnam defense, oil ties ahead of China’s Xi’s visit

(Reuters) – India extended a $100 million export credit to Vietnam for defense deals and tightened energy ties on Monday, signaling a more confident foreign policy ahead of a visit this week by China’s President Xi Jinping. India’s new accords with one of China’s rivals for influence in the South China Sea came as Xi visited the nearby islands of Sri Lanka and the Maldives, a reminder of the geostrategic jostling that is becoming an […]

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Aquino thanks EU, Spain for typhoon Haiyan assistance

President Benigno S. Aquino III conveyed his appreciation to the European Union for its assistance in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda).In his meeting with European Commission President José Manuel Barroso, President Aquino reiterated the “profound appreciation of the Filipino people for the solidarity that the European Union has demonstrated.”“The overwhelming humanitarian assistance of the European Union represents a great contribution to our national recovery and reconstruction efforts,” the President said during the joint press […]

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Vice President Binay, asked to attend Senate probe

The Senate has invited Vice President Jejomar Binay to give details regarding the probe on the alleged over-pricing of the Makati parking building. In a letter dated September 11, Senator Koko Pimentel asked VP Binay to explain or give details regarding the overpriced building. Former Makati Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado has repeatedly said that Binay received kickbacks on all the projects in Makati.

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EU supports Bangsamoro Basic Law

European Commission President Manuel Barroso expressed his support on the peace process in Mindanao. Barroso expressed his support during his meeting with President Aquino in the European Commission headquarters in Belgium. EU will give 106 million euros or 6, 148, 000, 000 billion pesos for the development of Mindanao. Barroso also commended Aquino on the signing of the final peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front as well as the creation of the draft […]

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