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HOUSE PANEL PROBES RISING PRICES OF FOOD ITEMS

The House Quinta Committee led by Albay Representative Joey Salceda resumed its hearing on the challenges affecting the agricultural sector, with members expressing frustration over the seemingly slow action over the escalating prices of basic goods.  Salceda called for swift reforms and enhanced transparency in pricing as they voiced their dissatisfaction over the retention by […]

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PREPARE PH FARMERS FOR GLOBAL TRADE – SALCEDA

The chair of the House Ways and Means Committee said the country’s agricultural sector still needs “infusions” of domestic and public investment to compete effectively even as the world’s largest free trade pact took effect for most of the 15 member countries at the start of this year. Albay Representative Joey Salceda said the Regional […]