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PCG marks Arbitral Award; PH vows to pursue peace in WPS

The Philippines has vowed to pursue a course of action “anchored on peace” as it secures its rights over the West Philippine Sea as it marks the 8th anniversary of the Arbitral Award victory over China on the contested area. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reiterated its commitment to upholding the landmark ruling, saying it is a testament to Manila’s “unwavering commitment to the…

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Miru Systems’ 18 Billion Peso Contract for Philippine Elections Sparks Major Concerns

Manila, Philippines — On July 9, 2024, Hon. Rodante D. Marcoleta, Party List – SAGIP, addressed the media regarding troubling reports on Miru Systems, which COMELEC has chosen to supply voting technology for the 2025 national elections. Marcoleta expressed serious reservations about whether Miru’s technology aligns with the stringent specifications mandated by the Automated Election Law. This law…

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PBBM praises entrepreneurs at 2024 Presidential Awards for Outstanding MSMEs

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday praised the remarkable achievements of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at the 2024 Presidential Awards for Outstanding MSMEs. The event recognized the demonstration of exceptional growth, competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability of MSMEs. “We are here today for a very important commemoration as we recognize the recipients of…

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Turning Risk into Readiness: DOST 7 Brings Handa Pilipinas to Cebu City

Cebu City, Philippines – The recent eruption of Mt. Canlaon in Negros Oriental and the disasters experienced in the Visayas has underscored the urgent need for effective disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) strategies. This makes the upcoming Handa Pilipinas Visayas Leg a timely and critical event. Local Government Units (LGUs) and other stakeholders will…

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DOST Isabela Introduces the Carrageenan Technology as Plant Growth Promoter to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries of DAR

San Guillermo, Isabela – The DOST-Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO)- Isabela in collaboration with the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) conducted a seminar for the Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) on Carrageenan Technology as Plant Growth Promoter for the agricultural productivity of Estrella Danggayan Agrarian Reform Cooperative (EDARC) on July 05, 2024. Mr. Angelo V….

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Rescue efforts could begin 8 days after ‘Big One’ -MMDA official

MANILA — Families in Metro Manila could face up to eight days without rescue following a devastating earthquake, an official from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority warned Tuesday. During the 2024 Dagyaw Open Government and Participatory Governance Town Hall Meeting held at the SM Megatrade Hall of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, MMDA Public Safety Division…

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