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LEE TO TEACHERS: SHAPE YOUTH MINDSET ON POVERTY

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee underscored the importance of educators’ role in achieving a better future by starting with shaping the principles and mindset of the youth. During the recent Regional Research and Development Coordinating Council meeting of Bicol Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (BCAARRD), Lee imparted his insights […]

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AGRI PARTY-LIST TO GOVT: CONTINUE AGRI INVESTMENT

As the country commemorates Labor Day, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee urged the national government to “continue investing heavily” in agriculture to help farmers. “Maraming kailangang gawin upang maayos ang agrikultura. But all these measures point to one thing—that the government needs to continue investing heavily to make the sector vibrant.” According to the […]

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AGRI PARTY LIST: NO TO TEMPORARY LICENSE CARDS

“Huwag nang magsayang ng pera.” This is what AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee urged the Land Transportation Office amid reports of a shortage of drivers’ plastic license cards. During the deliberation for the 2023 budget, Lee urged Congress to grant the P6.8 billion the agency requested to produce license plates. “The official receipt should […]

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AGRI BATS FOR ESTATE TAX AMNESTY EXTENSION

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has filed a measure which seeks to extend the estate tax amnesty period to two years. Under House Bill No. 7842, Lee aims to provide taxpayers enough period to settle their tax dues as the amnesty period is about to lapse on June 14, 2023, under Republic Act No. […]

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AGRI BATS ANEW FOR WATER RESOURCES MGMT DEPARTMENT

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee renewed his call for the urgent passage of a measure creating a Department of Water Resources Management (DWRM), as the country braces for the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. Lee is the author of House Bill No. 2880, which is among a number of bills seeking to create […]

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AGRI: MORE LGU SUPPORT FOR AGRI-FISHERY DEV’T

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee filed a measure which seeks to strengthen local government participation in agriculture development by institutionalizing a minimum of ten percent (10%) allocation from their National Tax Allotment (NTA) for the implementation of programs, activities and services for agriculture and fisheries.  In filing House Bill No. 7597 or the “Local […]

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GIVE PH EQUIPMENT TO FIGHT OIL SPILLS – AGRI SOLON

To avoid the dire consequences of maritime disasters in the future, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee called for the allocation of more funds for booms and other equipment for oil spill containment. “The disaster caused by the MT Princess Empress oil spill has exposed how ill-equipped we are in responding to threats to our […]

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AGRI WANTS HIGHER SUBSIDY FOR PUV MODERNIZATION

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee underscored the importance of seriously addressing the issues raised by jeepney drivers and operators on the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program. During the House Committee on Transportation’s meeting yesterday (March 9), where the Department of Transportation (DOTr) presented the status of the implementation of the […]

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AGRI PARTY-LIST TO GOVT: SECURE ASF VAX ASAP

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee urged the government to prioritize the vaccination of local hogs against the African swine fever (ASF), which continues to decimate the local supply since its resurgence in 2018. “Nananawagan tayo para sa ating hog raisers. Ngayong inaasahan nating magiging available na ang bakuna kontra-ASF, sana ay umaksyon agad ang […]

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LEE TO GOV’T: HOLD TANKER OWNERS FOR OIL SPILL

AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee demanded that the owners of a tanker carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel that sank off Oriental Mindoro and caused an oil spill to be held accountable for damaging the country’s vital resources. “Kailangang mapanagot ang mga may-ari ng MT Princess Empress. Mahahalagang protected area ang nasa panganib dahil […]