President mulls fishing ban

September 19, 2023
Stresses need to stop overfishing, boost fish supply, ensure food security President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is considering seasonal fishing bans in breeding areas to address overfishing and boost aquaculture. Mr. Marcos stressed the need to increase fish supply as part of efforts to ensure food security. “Sometimes, it is necessary not to catch all […]
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Sound of Freedom

September 19, 2023
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez delivers his message during the premier night of the film “Sound of Freedom” at SM Megamall Cinema in Mandaluyong City on Monday night. Romualdez hopes the movie will raise awareness, collective actions to eradicate human trafficking, and ensuring the safety and dignity of the children. The movie is presented by […]
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Diokno: ‘Huge damage’ to PH if fuel excise taxes suspended

September 19, 2023
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno on Tuesday said suspending the collection of excise taxes on petroleum products, as House Speaker Martin Romualdez suggested the government could do, would cause “huge damage” to the economy. Romualdez brought up the proposal after emerging from a meeting with oil company representatives where he asked them to slash fuel prices, […]
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