Christmas donation drive for WPS residents
Senator Risa Hontiveros, along with other cause-oriented groups under the banner “Atin Ito!” holds a press conference to drum up ...
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DA to simplify requirements for farmers’ aid
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has committed to simplifying the estimated 50 requirements needed by farmers, fisherfolk and cooperatives to ...
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No fishing ban, just avoid breeding sites, says Marcos
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday clarified that he would not impose a fishing ban on breeding sites, saying ...
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Yamsuan urges support for farmers’ pension
Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan of Bicol Saro has appealed to his fellow legislators to support a measure establishing a fund ...
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Solon seeks P1k fuel subsidy for fisherfolks
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has filed a bill seeking to guarantee a fuel subsidy for municipal fisherfolk by ...
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SMC gives cash to Cavite fisherfolk
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has extended monthly cash assistance to more fisherfolk families, bringing to close to 2,000 the beneficiaries ...
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PSA: Fishers, farmers, rural folk still poorest
Fisherfolk, farmers, children, and persons living in rural areas remained the poorest sectors in terms of poverty incidence in 2021, ...
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New SSS scheme for informal economy workers
The Social Security System is encouraging all farmers, fisherfolk, and other self-employed persons in the informal economy to register with ...
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Kiko to fiberglass makers: Replace boats wrecked by super typhoon
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Wednesday sought the help of fiberglass manufacturers in the country to help thousands of fisherfolk ...
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P1 billion crop insurance to kick in for 77k farmers, fishers
Insured farmers and fisherfolk—around 77,470—whose livelihoods have been smashed by Typhoons Quinta and Rolly will be compensated by the Philippine ...
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