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The additional P40 billion budget for the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) can irrigate more rice fields that will produce over 570,000 metric tons more palay or unhusked rice each year. NIA Administrator Eduardo Guillen said that more investment in irrigation systems for next year can...

LUCENA CITY, Quezon -- A provincial lawmaker is seeking an indefinite moratorium on the reclassification of rice lands in this province. Quezon Second District Board Member Ferdinand ‘Bong’ Talabong is the provincial board for the approval of the moratorium to stop the extensive conversion of...