Press Release - Imee: NFA has lost its way amid dire rice situation
Senator Imee Marcos expressed alarm that the National Food Authority (NFA) has "completely lost its way" amid a cutback in the global rice supply.
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Senator Imee Marcos expressed alarm that the National Food Authority (NFA) has "completely lost its way" amid a cutback in the global rice supply.
While the Department of Education (DepEd) is eyeing the pilot run of the revised senior high school curriculum by School Year (SY) 2025-2026, Senator Win Gatchalian pushed anew his proposal to boost the college readiness and employability of senior high school graduates.
Citing findings of the Commission on Audit (COA), Senator Win Gatchalian flagged the ambiguity on whether the programs under the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (GASTPE) effectively address issues related to public school congestion.
Sen. Cynthia A. Villar is upbeat that hog producers' link and network with institutional markets such as restaurants and hotels will lessen their dependence on imported pork.
NAIA should conduct a deep cleaning of the airport to see to it that all nooks and crannies are free of pests.
Senator Chiz Escudero has asked the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to regulate the expenses incurred by their commissioners during their visits to state colleges and universities (SUCs) or out-of-town meetings.
Senator Win Gatchalian called on the government to fast-track its housing program that would help address congestion in urban areas, noting that fire incidents usually affect heavily congested areas.
Senator Win Gatchalian expressed hope that a joint task force between the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) created to investigate allegations of anti-competitive practices within the power sector would effectively address such issues and protect the interests of energy consumers.