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Palace: Senate bet Colmenares “just desperately seeking media mileage” by criticizing Chico irrigation deal

(Eagle News)—-The Palace on Saturday, March 2, dismissed Neri Colmenares’ criticisms of the  Philippines’ Chico irrigation deal with China, saying the senatorial bet was “just desperately seeking media mileage.” According to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, in the first place, the $62.09-million loan  that will help fund the construction of the irrigation project that will “provide a stable supply of water to around 8,700 hectares of agricultural land, benefit 4,350 farmers and their families and serve 21 […]