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DA signs implementing rules, regulations for amended Fisheries Code

QUEZON CITY, Sep. 29 — Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala has signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the amended Philippine Fisheries Code last 22 September 2015. The 89-page document setting the rules and regulations for Republic Act (RA) No. 10654, or the act that amended RA 8550, otherwise known as the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998, is the result of a 20-day drafting process involving commercial fishing companies, government, civil society organizations, the academe, […]

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Philippines takes on reforms to prevent illicit financial flows

MANILA, Sep. 29 — The Philippines is clamping down on illicit financial flows (IFF), with the government undertaking reforms to strengthen legal and regulatory frameworks and prevent illegal movements of money or capital to, and from, the country. Global Financial Integrity (GFI), a non-profit research and advocacy organization, defines illicit financial flows as illegal movements of money or capital from one country to another. GFI classifies this movement as illicit flow when the funds are […]

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Public, private sectors craft measures to address food wastage

QUEZON CITY, Sep. 29 — Member economies of the Asia-Pacific economic region forged a stronger public-private partnership which seeks to reduce, if not eliminate, food losses in the supply chain of fishery and livestock, in one of the meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Security Week. During a seminar organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Chinese Taipei and the Ministry for Primary Industries of New Zealand with the Philippine Center for […]

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Poe leads nationwide Pulse Asia survey

(Eagle News) — Senator Grace Poe led Pulse Asia’s “Ulat ng Bayan” national survey on presidential candidates for the 2016 elections with 26 percent of respondents choosing her. The administration bet Manuel “Mar” Roxas II got 20 percent, making him statistically tied at second place along with Vice-President Jejomar Binay who got 19 percent and Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte with 16 percnt. The survey was conducted from Sept. 8 to 14 and covered some […]

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INC leader thanks guests who attended Church’s first simultaneous worldwide evangelical mission

(Eagle News) – Iglesia Ni Cristo Executive Minister Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo thanked all the guests of different nationalities who were invited to the Church’s first-ever simultaneous worldwide mission on Saturday, Sept. 26, as he stressed the importance of having an open and curious mind to find out the truth written in the Bible. “Maraming salamat sa pagbibigay ng ganitong pagkakataon sa amin na kami ay makapaglingkod sa inyo. (Thank you very much for giving […]

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Inflation and labor wage – top national concerns

According to the latest survey conducted by Pulse Asia, 47% said that the Aquino government should tackle inflation while 46% said that it should prioritize the wages of the laborers. Both issues are the top national concerns of the Filipinos together with graft and corruption and creation of new jobs. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/xR9LUA3MvYo

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Well-known personalities attend historic INC evangelical mission

Several well-known personalities attended the historic evangelical mission conducted by the Iglesia Ni Cristo in the Philippine Arena. Foremost of which is “Pambansang Kamao” Manny Pacquiao who expressed his admiration regarding the unity and orderliness of the Iglesia Ni Cristo members. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/V5G1oRHNU-0

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Historic evangelical mission in Philippine Arena

According to Iglesia Ni Cristo spokesperson Bro. Edwil Zabala, all preparations for the historic evangelical mission have gone smoothly and the Iglesia Ni Cristo members and their invited guests have already entered the venue. Members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo outside of the Philippines have adjusted their schedule to be able to participate in the historic event. According to Bro. Edwil Zabala, overflow tents have been prepared, anticipating the large number that will attend the […]

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“Dakilang Pamamahayag” in the Philippine Arena, all set

As the appointed hour nears, it is all systems go in the Philippine Arena as everyone is ready for the most extensive propagation of the faith or “Dakilang Pamamahayag” to be led by Iglesia Ni Cristo Executive Minister Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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