Reeling from its defeat in the elections last May, the once ruling Liberal Party yesterday elected a new set of leaders, who vowed to remain steadfast in their commitment to uphold democracy in the country.
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Although homeschooling in the country is legal, it is not yet widespread. But it is growing in popularity. Latest statistics taken during pre-Covid days showed a total of 12,000, but this must have increased at a faster rate during the pandemic when this delivery mode was considered sen
The Department of Agriculture recognizes on its website that "the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector is pivotal in generating employment for about a third of the country’s labor force, thereby reducing poverty and inequality for three-fourths of the poor who are in the rural areas."
It also says that the sector is key to providing raw materials to the manufacturing and service sectors of the Philippines.
The DA also says that its mission is "to help and empower the farming and fishing communities and the private sector to produce enough, accessible and affordable food for every Filipino and a decent income for all."
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ABS-CBN Corp. stopped broadcasting on its TV and radio stations on May 5, 2020 after the National Telecommunications Commission issued a cease and desist order. The network's franchise had lapsed on May 4 without action by the House of Representatives.
Philippine Statistics Authority-issued birth certificate (Photo courtesy of OPAPRU) MANILA - Republic Act (RA) No. 11909, or the Permanent Validity of the Certificates of Live Birth, Death, and Marriage Act, has lapsed into law on Monday. The certificates of live birth, death, and marriage issued, signed, certified or authenticated by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), predecessor of the National Statistics Office, and local civil registries, shall have permanent validity regardless of the date of issuance. The certificates shall be recognized and accepted in all government and private transactions or services requiring their submission as proof of identity and legal status. The Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) is not included and is valid for only six months as repeated marriage is possible. Senator Ramon Revilla Jr., who chaired the Committee on Civil Service, Government Reorganization, and Professional Regulation in the 18th Congress, sponsored and pushed for the measure