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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."
Follow this thread for updates on this vital sector.
The Department of Health has declared a national dengue alert, noting there were 106,630 cases recorded from January 1 to June 29 this year.
The DoH declared for the very first time a National Dengue Alert today. The health department said there are 106,630 cases from Jan 1 to Jun 29 this year, 85% higher compared to the same period last year. Despite this, it doesn't mean there is a national epidemic. @bworldph pic.twitter.com/rWY6I5EDjY
— Gillian Cortez (@gmcortez ) July 15, 2019
This was 85% higher than in the same period last year, DOH also says.
Ang Dengue ay nakamamatay, alamin ang mga sintomas ng dengue at agad na kumonsulta sa pinakamalapit na health facility sa inyong lugar. pic.twitter.com/n8IyEyF3Ec
— Department of Health (@DOHgov) July 10, 2019
The STAR reports that, according to the DOH, the following regions have exceeded the "epidemic threshold": MIMAROPA Western Visayas Central Visayas Northern Mindanao
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Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Wednesday, June 1 called on the incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. to help free Senator Leila de Lima whom he said is a “feisty lady worthy of our respect.”
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto (Henzberg Aust