The United Nations General Assembly declared 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming, with the said celebration being considered a success.
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Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago criticizes House of Representative’s definition of “savings”
The leadership of the House of Representatives defended their definition of the term “savings” against the criticism of Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago.
Government will borrow to address shortcomings of 2015 national budget
The remaining balance needed for the 2015 national budget will be met by government borrowing in foreign and domestic banks and other financial institutions.
Rice importer faces smuggling charges
The third largest rice importer in the country will face charges for selling imported rice without permit from the National Food Authority.
DOE explains oil price hike
The Department of Energy said that they cannot prevent the oil companies in raising the price of oil with the transfer of the oil depot in Pandacan.
Pilot stage of Justice Zone launched in Quezon City
Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, Justice Secretary Leila De Lima and Supreme Court Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno attended the launch of the pilot stage of the Justice Zone in Quezon City.
EBC signs MOA with Office of Civil Defense
To help the public against the threat of disaster, Eagle Broadcasting Corporation signed a memorandum of agreement with the Office of Civil Defense to aid in the proper dissemination of information in times of disaster.
EBC signs MOA regarding disaster-preparedness
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), represented by its President, Mr. Jorge A. Cabacungan, signed a memorandum of agreement with the Private Sector Disaster Management Network and the Community Education Emergency Rescue Services, launching a new program entitled “In Case of Emergency” or “ICE”.
Malacañang denies Ona’s submission of resignation letter
Deputy Presidential Spokersperson, Abigail Valte said that Health Secretary Enrique Ona did not submit his resignation letter, instead the Palace gave extension to his leave.
Bonsai Cup, idinaos sa Cotabato
Sa anibersaryo ng bayan ng Midsayap sa lalawigan ng Cotabato ay nagsagawa ng kumpetisyon na tampok ang mga bonsai.
Mr. and Ms. Dasma, idinaos sa anibersaryo ng lungsod
Sa pagdaraos ng anibersaryo ng lungsod ng Dasmariñas, mahigit 30 indibidwal ang lumahok sa isinagawang Binibining at Ginoong Dasmariñas.
Mga magsasaka sa Pangasinan, hinikayat na magtanim ng mais
Hinikayat ng Abono party-list ang mga magsasaka ng lalawigan ng Pangasainan na magtanim ng mais at iba pang high-value crops.