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QUEZON CITY, Metro Manila (PIA) — “When I became the agri secretary in 2010, the average farmer age is 57 years old. But with the various interventions provided by the government—more specifically farm mechanization—there are more young farmers now,” Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala said. The agri chief who recently led two farmers’ forum in CARAGA region, said, “The youth are encouraged to venture into farming with the realization that it’s now fun to farm.” […]
MANILA, Philippines (PIA) — Malacañang on Monday welcomed the foreign and local delegates of the 2016 Asia-Pacific Forestry Week which will be held at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga. In a statement, Undersecretary Manuel Quezon III said more than 1,000 government officials and representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and forest industries from over 30 countries are attending the event where they will discuss issues affecting the management of natural resources in the region. “This […]
QUEZON CITY, Feb. 23 — The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds all government officials and employees to file their Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) for 2015 on or before April 30, 2016. This is pursuant to Republic Act No. 6713 otherwise known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. SALN is a declaration of assets (i.e. land, vehicles, etc.) and liabilities (i.e. loans, debts, etc.), including business […]
PASIG CITY, Metro Manila (PIA) — As part of the government’s advocacy for protecting and upholding the rights of every child, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) teamed up to raise awareness on legal adoption of children. Legal na Ampon Ako: Anak na Totoo brought together DepEd school officials, teachers, child-caring partners, and adoption agencies in a forum to bring focus on the processes required of […]
MANILA, Feb. 23 — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 10 has completed a total of 717 infrastructure projects for 2015, bagging the best performing DPWH Regional Office last year among the 17 DPWH regional offices nationwide. These completed projects, according to DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson, will further boost the potentials of Northern Mindanao as an investment area. Meanwhile, Director Evelyn T. Barroso said that with the cooperation and participation of […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Sumugod at nag-ingay sa labas ng Korte Suprema ang mga estudyante at militant youth groups na naghain ng petisyon laban sa pagpapatupad ng K-to-12 Program ng Department of Education kahapon, Pebrero 23. Nais ng mga petitioner na resolbahin na ng mga mahistrado ang kaso ng K-to-12 at tuluyan na itong ibasura at ideklarang labag sa konstitusyon. (Eagle News Service)
MANILA, Philippines – With the theme “Pagbabago: Ipaglaban Ninyo, Itutuloy Ko”, the week-long celebration of the 30th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution is now in place. According to Presidential Communication Secretary Sonny Coloma, it is important for the next generation to learn the importance of the EDSA People Power Revolution to our country’s history. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – For the first time, Philippine National Police Chief Director General Ricardo Marquez did not hide his anger regarding the continued questioning of several groups and individuals of the truth behind the death of terrorist bomb expert Marwan. Marquez added that said groups should back up their insinuations with evidence and if they don’t have any, they should better shut up. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – As the Philippine National Police continues to implement the election gun ban, the total number of violators arrested now reached 1, 307. Those arrested comprise civilians, security gurads, military, police and government officials. The election gun ban will be in effect until June 8, 2016. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/jpETdJ-7Lik
MANILA, Philippines – The Malacañang happily welcomed the approval of the World Bank of a new loan worth $450 million. According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, this is proof that the anti-poverty programs of the government are working because the World Bank will not approve said loan if it does not believe in the strategy of the government to counter poverty. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, […]
MANILA, Philippines – According to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, the memorandum-circular regarding the student fare discount is now under study with said fare discount being just the effect of a memorandum-circular and not due to law like the senior citizen and person with disability discount. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Chairman of the Commission on Elections, Andres Bautista is very happy with the results of the presidential debates conducted in Cagayan De Oro City. Bautista added that the debate will help the voters form their own opinion regarding the presidential candidates and expressed admiration in the technology used. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
