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US, Sen. Pangilinan extend help to ‘Juan’ victims
Kimberly Jane TanGMANews.TVOctober 19, 2010In response to a formal request from the Philippines, the United States is providing help to the Philippines in the wake of typhoon “Juan” (Megi).The US Embassy on Tuesday said US troops here for joint exercises under the controversial Visiting Forces Agreement are helping assess areas

DA Asked to Help Fishers Hit by Typhoon
Mario B. CasayuranManila BulletinOctober 19, 2010MANILA, Philippines — The Senate agriculture and fisheries committee asked on Tuesday the Department of Agricutlrue (DA) to extend all possible forms of assistance and relief to farmers and agricultural workers hit by super typhoon “Juan.’’The committee, chaired by Sen. Francis Pangilinan, also pushed for

Kiko Pangilinan releases P10M PDAF for typhoon-battered regions
Press ReleaseOctober 19, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries, released P10M from his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) for the relief and rehabilitation of provinces battered by Typhoon Juan.The provinces include Benguet, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Cagayan, Isabela, and Nueva

Aquino-court row over amnesty proclamation nixed
Maila AgerInquirer.netOctober 19, 2010 MANILA, Philippines – Senate Majority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III dispelled apprehensions on Tuesday over a possible conflict that could arise once the court would decide to convict the rebel officers and soldiers who were granted amnesty by President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III.Sotto said that even after

Kiko Pangilinan calls for immediate assistance to typhoon-hit farmers, cites need for strengthened crop insurance measures
Press ReleaseOctober 19, 2010Senator Kiko Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries, called for the Department of Agriculture (DA) to extend all possible forms of assistance and relief to farmers and agricultural workers most affected by Typhoon Juan. He also pushed for wider crop insurance coverage and

Palace applauds Lea Salonga
ABS-CBNNewsOctober 18, 2010MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Malacañang congratulated Lea Salonga after she was designated goodwill ambassador of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO).”We congratulate Miss Salonga on this achievement and we are confident that she will bring more honor to the country by way of this new

Roadmap for food security pressed
MalayaOctober 19, 2010Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has urged that a roadmap be crafted by all stakeholders that would address the country’s food security.Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate committee on agriculture, said the following areas should be addressed: access to markets; research and development; access to credit and support services for

Isang senador, inilaan ang bahagi ng pork barrel para sa biktima ni ‘Juan’
Bombo RadyoOctober 19, 2010Hinimok din ni Sen. Kiko Pangilinan ang kanyang mga kasamahang mambabatas na maglaan din ng tulong para sa mga sinalanta ng bagyo sa hilagang Luzon.Ang panghihimok ni Pangilinan ay kasunod ito ng kanyang paglaan ng P10 million mula sa pork barrel nito upang itulong sa mga malubhang

Kiko: Help farmers most affected by Juan
Marlon PurificacionPeople’s JournalOctober 19, 2010SENATOR Kiko Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate committee on agriculture and fisheries, yesterday called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to extend all possible forms of assistance and relief to farmers and agricultural workers most affected by typhoon Juan.Pangilinan also pushed for wider crop insurance coverage
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Republic Act 11321
Sagip Saka Act
Ang layunin nito ay mapataas ang kita ng ating mga Pilipinong magsasaka at mangingisda kaugnay sa mga mamimili, pribadong sektor, at pamahalaan.

Republic Act 11524
Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act
P100B na benepisyo para sa mga magniniyog at coconut industry! Ang Republic Act 11524 o ang Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act ay sinisigurong hindi mapag-iiwanan at may nakalaang badyet para saating mga Coconut Farmers!

Republic Act 10929
Free Internet Access in Public Places Law
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