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MANILA-The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday reminded registered voters against vote-buying and vote-selling. In a memorandum issued by Comelec Commissioner Aimee Ferolino, chairperson of Task Force Bigay, the voting public was advised about the consequences of committing any act in violation thereof. It also directed the law enforcement agencies to strictly enforce the statutory prohibition against vote-buying and vote-selling. Section 261(a) of Batas Pambansa Bilang 881, otherwise...

3-MONTH BUFFER STOCK. Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Ariel Cayanan shares updates on the country's sufficient rice buffer stock, lasting for three months in a virtual press briefing on Tuesday (April 12, 2022). He said the supply of other prime agricultural products like vegetables, poultry, and fish remains sufficient. (Screengrab) MANILA - The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured the public on Tuesday the country's food production remains sufficient, particularly prime...

MANILA-Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Tuesday said his office will be backing the Commission on Elections (Comelec) "Kontra Bigay" Task Force against vote-buying. "I intend to create a Department of Justice (DOJ) composite team from the National Prosecution Service, National Bureau of Investigation, Public Attorney's Office, and DOJ Action Centers (main and field offices) for the Comelec's inter-agency task force against vote-buying," Guevarra said. "Consi...

(PNA file photo) MANILA - Aksyon Demokratiko presidential bet Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso laid out his plans for farmers and fisherfolk and the agricultural sector, in general, should he win the May 2022 election. In a press conference during his campaign sortie in Cabanatuan City in Nueva Ecija on Friday, Domagoso bared several concrete plans to help uplift the lives and livelihood of the country's farmers and their families. He said aside from the 50 percent cut in excise ta...

WOMEN PROTECTION. Bangsamoro Darul Ifta (BDI) Executive Director Mufti Abu Hurairah Udasan (seated) and Bangsamoro Women Commission (BWC) Chairperson Bainon Karon hold the "fatwa" booklet that will help ensure the protection of women from gender-based violence. Udasan, in a statement Monday (March 7, 2022) said the "fatwa" or Islamic rulings focuses on violence against women, rape, and human trafficking, among others. (Photo courtesy of BDI) COTABATO CITY - In celebration of ...

(File photo) MANILA - Partido Reporma presidential candidate Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson and his running mate, Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III are in favor of more onsite or face-to-face work due to its benefits to the economy. They, however, said improvements must be made on the country's internet services for industries and businesses who wish to continue work-from-home (WFH) arrangements. "May tama ang economy pagka nag-insist tayo sa work-from-home. M...

(File photo) MANILA - Partido Reporma presidential candidate Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson and his running mate, Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III are in favor of more onsite or face-to-face work due to its benefits to the economy. They, however, said improvements must be made on the country's internet services for industries and businesses who wish to continue work-from-home (WFH) arrangements. "May tama ang economy pagka nag-insist tayo sa work-from-home. M...

(File photo) MANILA - The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is ready to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who might be affected by the travel restrictions implemented by Hong Kong. OWWA administrator Hans Leo Cacdac, in a Laging Handa presser on Thursday, said they are monitoring the situation on the possibility of Filipino workers being stranded. "We are now monitoring the airports for those who may be affected," he said at the Laging Handa briefing. Cacdac added th...

WATER PURIFYING. Municipal government personnel supervise the processing of water through purifiers. Governor Arthur Yap on Thursday (Dec. 30, 2021) said no untoward incident like looting was reported in areas where people have no supply of food and water, days after the onslaught of Typhoon Odette. (Photo courtesy of Gov. Arthur Yap) CEBU CITY - Bohol Governor Arthur Yap on Thursday said there are no untoward incidents reported in the province, like looting in areas where people are left with n...

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