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  MANILA, Philippines — Security measures at the House of Representatives complex have been tightened after the deadly bombing at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City last Sunday. In a memorandum from House Secretary General Reginald Velasco dated November 5, normal activities, including holiday celebrations of employees, would continue, but security policies would be strictly enforced. “As a precaution in view of the recent bombing of [MSU] in Marawi last 02 December 2023, the House of Representatives will enforce stringent security measures to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone while inside the HRep premises,” Velasc…

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  MANILA, Philippines – Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Tuesday emphasized the critical need to focus on government support for less privileged farmers, as he expressed his own support for the ad interim appointment of Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr., as Agriculture Secretary. Go placed a strong emphasis on the welfare of small-scale farmers, urging the new secretary to prioritize their needs. “Mr. Secretary, ang pakiusap ko lang po sa inyo, unahin natin ‘yung mga mahihirap nating kababayan. ‘Yung interes po ng bayan, interes po ng ating mga magsasaka at mangingisda,” he said. “Our government should focus on supporting our small-scale farmers because they are the backbone…

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