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As an executive order aimed at addressing the country’s water supply issues is being finalized by the government, a party-list group on Wednesday urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to take an active role in ensuring that the agriculture sector will not suffer from water shortages arising from the effects of climate change. “The current […]
The AGRI Party-list has voiced its support for Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte’s order to all agencies to identify government-owned lands that can be distributed to land reform beneficiaries. Executive Order (EO) 75, which was recently signed by President Rodrigo Duterte, directs the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) to acquire all government-owned lands originally devoted to […]
The AGRI Party-list has lauded the passage of the Universal Health Care Act, saying the law would greatly benefit marginalized sectors like farmers and fisherfolk. The law which was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, automatically enrolls all Filipinos in the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP). It also expands PhilHealth coverage, which will now […]
Following the move by President Rodrigo Duterte to certify the universal health coverage bill as urgent, AGRI Party-list Secretary General Benjie Martinez is urging Senate to pass its counterpart version soon. The lower chamber passed House Bill No. 5784, or the Universal Health Coverage bill, in September last year. The proposed legislation seeks the automatic […]
The passage of the National ID System law will help address gaps in social service delivery, a party-list representing the agriculture sector said. AGRI party-list Secretary General Benjie Martinez said the implementation of a national ID system is crucial in properly identifying the beneficiaries of social services. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday signed Republic Act […]