BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — The provincial government here has earmarked an initial P348 million for farm-to-market roads, irrigation systems, high-value crop development and related projects to boost the agriculture sector. Citing a report from Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO) officer Absalom Rizal Baysa, Gov. Jose Gambito said these resources are being channeled into agriculture to fast-track implementation … Read more
MALACAÑANG will reinforce its security measures following the arrest of alleged Chinese spies supposedly doing surveillance work on the presidential palace, key military and government sites. Speaking to reporters Thursday, Malacañang Press Officer Claire Castro said the latest in a series of arrests involving Chinese spies was “alarming.” Source link
SEN. Risa Hontiveros on Monday said the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy (PAP) Bill (Senate Bill 1979) will complement the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Law. Hontiveros was reacting to the statement of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa that the reproductive health law is “enough” to address teen pregnancy. Source link
Jakarta. President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship program, the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG), has shown positive results in trial runs across regions like Minahasa and East Nusa Tenggara since October. Aimed at easing economic burdens and improving health by providing schoolchildren with nutritious meals, the program has garnered strong community support. Eliza Mardian, a researcher at CORE Indonesia … Read more