Use of S&T to boost food output, lower prices: NEDA

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The government must invest more on science and technology (S&T) for the country’s food industry to bring down inflation, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)...

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Rice price ceiling violators may face sanctions: DA

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday warned rice retailers and vendors in Metro Manila and nearby areas that they will face fines and other penalties if caught selling their products higher...

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Cemeteries urged to have more trash collections during 'Undas'

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An official of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has called on cemetery operators to arrange for more frequent garbage collection during "Undas” -- All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day --...

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5K beneficiaries of DSWD's 4Ps waive benefits for others

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Around 5,000 beneficiaries of the government’s “Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)” have waived their cash grants for others to benefit as their lives have dramatically improved, the...

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TESDA to intensify dual training system in tech-voc courses

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The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) plans to strengthen the dual training system (DTS) in its technical-vocational (tech-voc) courses, an agency executive told the...

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SRP for rice will take effect next week

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The government will enforce starting Oct. 23 the suggested retail prices (SRP) for both imported and locally grown rice at PHP37 to PHP47 per kilo in a bid to arrest profiteering by some...

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Big time gasoline price rollback Monday

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Pump prices are set to go down for the second week in a row, but this time private motorists will be the big winners owing to a big drop in the price of unleaded gasoline effective 6 a.m., Monday...

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Comelec reminds 2019 poll bets to use new COC form

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FIRST DAY OF COC FILING. Comelec Commissioner Maria Rowena Amalia Guanzon gives updates during a press conference on the first day of filing of the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for the May 13, 2019 elections at the Comelec head office in Intramuros Manila on Thursday (October 11, 2018). (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)FIRST DAY OF COC FILING. Comelec Commissioner Maria Rowena Amalia Guanzon gives updates during a press conference on the first day of filing of the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for the May 13, 2019 elections at the Comelec head office in Intramuros Manila on Thursday (October 11, 2018). (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminded aspirants in next year's midterm elections to make sure that they have filled up the new Certificate of Candidacy (COC) form.

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