BI hopes budget approval for tech upgrades
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco says that he is hopeful for the passing of the 2024 budget request for the agency. During the Public Hearing of the Committee …
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NEDA to life rice price cap ‘very soon’
NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan announced that the decision to remove the price ceiling on commonly purchased rice varieties will be made shortly. He mentioned that the government is closely monitoring …
BI releases guidelines on Philippine Nikkei-Jin
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) released new guidelines on Philippine Nikkei-Jin. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that the guidelines, which was also approved by the Secretary of …
DAR expedites distribution of land titles to farmers
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) reported to the House of Representatives that more than 49,000 titles covering more than 43,000 hectares were distributed to beneficiary farmers in just the …
Rice importation may still be needed despite enough supply – DA
A Department of Agriculture (DA) representative stated on Thursday that despite ensuring ample supply, rice importation remains essential. Agriculture Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla explained that this extra supply would serve to …
P1.4-B proposed budget for President Marcos’ trips
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman defended the allocation of over P1.4 billion for the Office of the President’s local and foreign missions, including state visits, for the upcoming year. During a …
Scrap Rice Liberalization Law to achieve 2027 rice ‘self-sufficiency’ – group
Some women farmers suggest President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. can achieve his desired “rice self-sufficiency” within four years by completely scrapping the Rice Liberalization Law and replacing it with a law …
Duterte meets Bongbong Marcos – Bong Go
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go confirmed that President Rodrigo Duterte met with presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. a few days before the PDP-Laban Cusi branch endorsed Marcos’ candidacy in the …
Bongbong Marcos: “Filipinos don’t really care about Marcos-era abuses”
The son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos – BongBong Marcos – claims that Filipinos are no longer concerned about human rights abuses committed under his father’s rule. Many are …