Press Release - Poe: Invest in women, push for progress
Sen. Grace Poe called for opportunities to engage women in various fields of endeavors and leadership, saying their participation is vital to propel the nation's growth and stability.
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Visions du Réel Unveils 29 Projects, With Evangelical Father, Controversial Doctor, Northern Ireland Ex-Prisoner Among Subjects
Lise Pedersen Swiss documentary film festival Visions du Réel has unveiled its program for film professionals, VdR-Industry, which includes 29 projects in various stages of production. These will be pitched during the four-day event that runs April 14 through April 17, alongside the fest.
Marcos: Philippines drug problem lessened sans violence
BERLIN — Sans violence, the Philippine government has “lessened” the narcotics problem in the country, President Marcos told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during their meeting here on Tuesday.
Press Release - Dela Rosa: Statement of support
SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSA COMMISSION ON APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMATION OF FORMER SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RALPH RECTO AS THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE (DOF) March 13, 2024
Childhood deaths at record low, but progress 'precarious' — UN
UNITED NATIONS, United States — The number of children worldwide who died before age five reached a record low in 2022, the United Nations said in a report published Tuesday, as for the first time fewer than five million died.
Benguet farmers’ orgs receive P3.8 million farm machines, supplies from DAR
A total of 7,767 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) and farmer-members of eight (8) Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBOs) in Benguet received agricultural farm machineries and equipment (FME) and farm inputs support (FIS) from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) worth P3.8 million to improve their farm production and profitability in the area.Lailani A. Cortez, Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II highlighted that the DAR’s support extends beyond providing land titles but also includes providing various services to empower ARBs with the tools and knowledge needed for sustainable agriculture and better livelihood.She said the DAR’s initiative aims to enhance the ARBs’ farming practices and entrepreneurial success after they receive their land ownership certificates. She said that this will extend support beyond land allocation to include crucial training and resources, showcasing DAR’s dedication to the sustainable progress and prosperity of the community.“This is the fruit of hard work, patience, and perseverance. Congratulations to all the recipients of this project and for the DAR Benguet,” Cortez said.
Danao City, Ilocos Norte enter sisterhood pact
BAGUIO CITY — Danao City in Cebu and Ilocos Norte have officially established a sisterhood partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) last March 7.
FFCCCII at 70: 'dugong Tsino, pusong Pinoy' – a legacy of commerce, philanthropy and progress
MANILA, Philippines — For over 1,000 years, the relationship between the Philippines and ethnic Chinese entrepreneurs has consistently been defined by trade, cultural exchange, social harmony and mutual growth. In the 21st century, the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) stands as a testament to this enduring legacy.