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Rank of the Philippines out of 129 countries in gender equality, according to a recent study conducted by the World Bank
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Additional rice the Filipino farmers will harvest under the Department of Agriculture’s early planting program. This move aims to prevent crop destruction caused by typhoons that usually hit the country between September and October.
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Amount the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has earmarked for several initiatives in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). This is part of the government’s stimulus program for the region.
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Amount the Department of Agriculture (DA) has provided small farmers and fisherfolk groups, as well as local government units (LGUs) in Maguindanao, for agricultural and fishery projects, machinery, equipment to help increase their productivity and income.
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Initial number of barangays in 16 regions that the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has identified to be declared as child-labor free
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"We need to invest in our countrymen so that they can truly feel that they have a stake in our country. This is how we are strengthening the glue that holds society together.”
- President Benigno S. Aquino III, in his speech during during the International Conference on Public Administration and Governance, June 27, 2012
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“The administration will continue to pursue and enforce economic strategies that effectively combat money laundering and terrorist activity to encourage the influx of investments and long-term and inclusive economic stability.”
- Budget and Management Secretary Florencio B. Abad on the Financial Action Task Force upgrade for the Philippines
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“With this reclassification and future responsible stewardship, Filipinos may take pride once more in having one of our own as a globally-recognized and important cultural landscape.”
- Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda on the removal of the Rice Terraces from the List of World Heritage in Danger
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“There are very few countries in the world that can stand up and say that 58.2% of their power is green. As a matter of fact, the UNIDO has set a target of 30% renewable by 2030. And clearly, the Philippines is way ahead of this target.”
-Energy Secretary Jose Rene D. Almendras, on allegations of prioritizing coal
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"At long last the Philippines is on the road to becoming part of the elite group of ‘tiger economies’ primarily due to the leadership of its new president Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III."
- Ruchir Sharma, in his book, Breakout Nations: In Pursuit of the Next Economic Miracles
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Philippine bananas ready to be exported to US
Officials of the Department of Agriculture confirmed that the United States (US) will finally get to taste Philippine bananas exported by multinational company Dole Philippines. The fruit giant confirmed that bananas from Mindanao would “soon” make it to the shores of mainland US as phytosanitary tests have now been completed.
This is the first time that Philippine bananas will be exported to the US, and given that the geographical location of the US is further away from the Philippines than the other traditional banana markets, discussion on freight costs are currently underway. “We have to make sure that our freight is competitive,” said Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala.
Secretary Alcala is optimistic about how the fruit will fare in the US market. “Our bananas are better-tasting and more competitive,” he said. Dole Philippines also currently exports Philippine fruits, such as bananas and pineapples, to other Asian countries such as Japan.
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DTI: No more expiry dates for gift vouchers, cards
The Department of Trade and Industry has released an advisory stating that all gift vouchers or cards issued after June 30, 2012 should be considered redeemable until used by their holder. “Starting 01 July 2012, all suppliers, issuers, distributors and sellers are prohibited to issue and/or sell gift certificates/check/cards with an expiry date,” said the DTI on their website.
As the gift vouchers or cards are an instrument which “represents value held in trust by the issuer/supplier/distributor,” the DTI saw fit to regulate their use in order to help protect the consumers and their money.
The order also states that all holders of gift checks, certificates, or cards which expire after June 30 are entitled to a replacement, after being revalidated by the supplier. The only exceptions to the order are vouchers or cards issued under awards, loyalty, or promotional programs.
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
On June 29, 1944, the United States Congress passed Joint Resolution No. 93, which allowed the President of the United States to proclaim the independence of the Philippines on July 4, 1946. This resolution was executed at the request of Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon and Vice President Sergio Osmeña to schedule the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at an earlier date.
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