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The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has created a multi-agency team that will prepare for and address the impacts of El Niño in the country until next year. (Photo courtesy of NDRRMC) Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, executive director of NDRRMC, led an...

Surigao del Sur 1st District Rep. Romeo Momo Sr. on Sunday, Jan. 29, asked President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to focus on Mindanao’s progress as the region has a “great potential” to address the country’s shortage in onions and other farm products. Surigao del Sur Rep. Romeo Momo...

SEN. Cynthia A. Villar speaks after inducting newly elected officials in Barotac Nuveo, Iloilo Tuesday, June 28. (Courtesy of Sen. Cynthia A. Villar’s office) ILOILO CITY – For Sen. Cynthia A. Villar, President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as incoming Agriculture Secretary is meant...

The government should be proactive in taking measures to prevent a shortage of food supply, senatorial candidate Herbert “Bistek” Bautista said on Wednesday. Bautista made the call following the National Economic and Development Authority’s (NEDA) forecast that supply of basic items is likely...