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Eleazar to Metro Manila cops: Make sure cash aid distribution won’t turn into “super spreader events”

(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief Guillermo Eleazar ordered policemen to ensure orderliness in the distribution of cash assistance for eligible Metro Manila residents lest they turn into “super spreader events.” Eleazar issued the statement a day after the distribution started following reports of some jampacked vaccination sites over fake news only those vaccinated would be allowed to go out to work during ECQ and would receive cash assistance from the government. “Hindi dapat […]

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Department of Agriculture to give financial aid to farmers affected by “Vinta”

(Eagle News) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) will give financial aid to more than 20, 000 farmers affected by “Vinta.” Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol said that insurance payments amount to Php 182 million. Farmers in the Zamboanga peninsula and northern Mindanao will benefit from this. “The SURE Program which stands for Survival and Recovery, grants a P25,000 loan package to farming and fisherfolk families affected by calamities,” Piñol said.

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