Tag: DA
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Chiz Escudero Pushes Tripartite Deal to Empower LGUs Across DPWH, DepEd, and DA
Background: A Roadmap for Stronger Local Governance Senator Francis iz Escudero has called for a concrete and collaborative framework among the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Department of Education (DepEd), and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to empower local government units (LGUs). The proposed tripartite deal aims to align national investments with…
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Chiz Escudero Pushes Tripartite DPWH-DepEd-DA Deal to Empower Local LGUs
Senator Chiz Escudero Advocates for a Tripartite DPWH-DepEd-DA Framework Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero reiterated his call on Saturday for the national government to advance a proposed tripartite framework involving the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Department of Education (DepEd), and the Department of Agriculture (DA). The aim is to empower local government…
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Chiz Escudero Pushes Tripartite DPWH-DepEd-DA Framework to Empower LGUs
Senator Chiz Escudero champions a unified DPWH-DepEd-DA framework to empower LGUs Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has renewed calls for the national government to advance a proposed tripartite agreement among the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Department of Education (DepEd), and the Department of Agriculture (DA). The aim of the framework is to…
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Metros emerge as pivotal battlegrounds in looming local government elections
Metros at the center of the local election battle Metropolitan municipalities are being framed as the decisive arenas in this year’s local government elections. After a bruising national and provincial vote in May 2024, where the ruling party faced significant losses, political parties are recalibrating their strategies to win control of the country’s major urban…
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Zille backs Malatsi on ICT BEE policy and Starlink plan
DA leadership backs ICT BEE relaxations amid Starlink plan In a move that aligns with the Democratic Alliance (DA) strategy to widen ICT access, DA federal council chair Helen Zille publicly defended communications minister Solly Malatsi’s decision to relax Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. The stake here…
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Zille backs Malatsi’s ICT BEE relaxations amid DA Starlink rollout plan
Overview: Zille Supports BEE Relaxations in ICT In a move that has drawn attention within South Africa’s political and tech communities, DA federal council chair Helen Zille publicly defended Communications Minister Solly Malatsi’s decision to relax black economic empowerment (BEE) policies in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Zille framed the shift as consistent…
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Zille defends Malatsi’s BEE relaxation in ICT as DA eyes Starlink rollout
ZADA policy shift: Zille defends ICT BEE relaxation In a move drawing sharp attention from both critics and supporters, DA federal council chair Helen Zille has publicly defended Communications Minister Solly Malatsi’s decision to relax Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies within South Africa’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Zille framed the policy adjustment as…
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DA Keeps Sugar Imports Off the Table to Stabilize Prices for Current Milling Season
DA Maintains Stance: No Sugar Imports for the Current Milling Season The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reaffirmed its decision to refrain from importing sugar for the ongoing milling season, aiming to stabilize prices amid market uncertainty. The announcement aligns with the government’s policy reiterated by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) as concerns over low…
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DA Stands Firm: No Sugar Imports for Current Milling Season to Stabilize Prices
DA Maintains Stance: No Sugar Imports for the Current Milling Season The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reiterated its firm policy against importing sugar for the ongoing milling season, signaling a deliberate move to stabilize prices and support local producers amid market uncertainty. In a statement released on Wednesday, October 15, the DA reinforced the…
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DA Lifts Bird Import Ban on New Zealand Poultry Products
Philippines Reopens Imports of New Zealand Poultry The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced the lifting of the temporary import ban on domesticated and wild birds, including poultry products, from New Zealand. The move follows the resolution of avian influenza outbreaks in the country and the confirmation by international health authorities that the situation is…