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Day: June 21, 2022

Davao MSMEs rake in P5-M in Manila food fair

The collective earnings of 24 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the Davao Region that joined the recently concluded hybrid National Food Fair (NFF) in Metro Manila totaled PHP5,022,008, an official said Tuesday.“We are glad that even wit…

No need to amend agrarian reform law: DAR

Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Bernie F. Cruz said there is no need to amend the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law (CARL).“The agrarian reform program is not about consolidating lands. The program awards individual land titles to benefic…

DTI takes steps to revive Bulacan’s tannery, jewelry industries

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) provincial office here is taking up measures to revive the tannery and jewelry industries in this city which have been greatly affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.Mary Grace Sta. Ana R…

Fewer vehicles on Edsa as pump prices soar: MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has reported a decrease in the number of vehicles traversing Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (Edsa) this month, attributing it in part to the increase in pump prices.In a Laging Handa briefing on Tuesd…

Lawmaker backs next admin’s prioritization of agriculture

A lawmaker on Tuesday lauded the decision of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to head the Department of Agriculture (DA) when he assumes office on June 30 as it puts a premium on agriculture ahead of a looming global food crunch.Camarines Sur Rep. …

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