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Lawmaker warns of severe corn shortage |
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Rep. Taliño-Mendoza pushes for a new Corn Research
Institute to ensure grain supply in the future
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CARMEN, Cotabato: Amid the strained supply of corn nationwide, Rep.
Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza of Cotabato is pushing for the creation of a
new Corn Research Institute (CRI) under the Department of
Agriculture (DA) to ensure that the country’s future requirements
of the grain are adequately met.
“We should dedicate a whole new institute to
draw up a comprehensive corn research program, build up production,
improve the economic condition of farmers, and expand livelihood
opportunities in the countryside,” said Taliño-Mendoza, whose
home province is one of the country’s leading producers of maize.
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2 soldiers wounded in fresh fighting with Muslim separatists in Maguindanao
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ZAMBOANGA CITY: Fierce fighting erupted Sunday between government
troops and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels in the
restive region of Mindanao, officials said.
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Expert urges growing smaller mango trees
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DAVAO CITY: Dr. Calixto Protacio, a leading plant breeder, has urged
government to lead in the massive cultivation of smaller but more
productive mango trees to raise yields and improve the country’s
share in the expanding export market.
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Advocates launch war vs. human trafficking
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BUTUAN CITY: Advocates in Northeastern Mindanao are set to sign a
covenant today in Surigao City, declaring an all out-war against
human trafficking, reported the Philippine News Agency over the
weekend.
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Police arrest suspected highway robbery syndicate leader in NE, NV
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BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya: A dreaded highway robbery syndicate leader
wanted by the law for a string of criminal offenses was arrested by
police operatives in neighboring Nueva Ecija on Friday.
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Health, Agriculture officials start mass pig slaughter
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PANDI, Bulacan: Health and Agriculture officials arrived at a farm
in this town on Sunday to begin slaughtering around 6,000 pigs to
prevent the spread of the Ebola-Reston virus.
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