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House sets pension system for Ombudsman workers

The House of Representatives has approved on second reading House Bill 6578 that provides retirement benefits and hazard allowance to workers of the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB). Under the proposed “Retirement...

Villar SIPAG Farm School conducts training on corn upland farming

The Villar SIPAG (Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance) Farm School conducted a two-day training on corn cultivation and corn production specific to sloping areas. In partnership with Syngenta, the training...

Drilon seeks Senate role in peace process

Senate Minority Leader Franklin M. Drilon underscored the need for the Senate to take a more active role in the peace process during his recent meeting with the new Norwegian government...

Poe proposes P5-billion Marawi rehab fund

Senator Grace Poe has pitched for a P5-billion fund to help bring back to life the war-torn Marawi City. "After the conflict, we want to see rising a stronger, better Marawi," she...

Foton, Petron prevail at opening of Superliga Grand Prix

MANILA -- Defending champion Foton bounced back from a third set loss to prevail over Cignal on Saturday night at the start of the Chooks to Go-Philippine Superliga 9PSL) Grand Prix...

PEZA urges immediate proclamation of ecozones

MANILA -- The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is asking the Office of the President (OP) to accelerate approval and proclamation of new economic zones. This is after only six out of...

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