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Read more about the article Agrarian Reform Secretary Mariano to supervise reinstallation of farmers in Tagum City
Department of Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano, Asst. Sec. Jun Malsi, Undersecretary David Ero and Anakpawis Partylist Rep. Ariel Casilao talk with the farmer-beneficiaries on their clamor for the implementation of installation orders and other land concerns in Mindanao on March 31, 2017. (Photo by Kilab Multimedia)

Agrarian Reform Secretary Mariano to supervise reinstallation of farmers in Tagum City

No less than the Agrarian Reform Secretary, Rafael Mariano will attend the symbolic reinstallation of farmers in the contested San Isidro area inside the Hijo Plantation in Barangay Madaum here Tuesday morning.

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Read more about the article 1 million coconut trees to be planted in Paquibato
UNAFFECTED. Philippine Coconut Authority Board Member Roque Quimpan says the coco levy fund will remain "safe," despite the ongoing conflict within the the PCA's management. Quimpan made the assurance in a press conference in Davao City on Monday, April 17 amid the preventive suspension of PCA Administrator Avelino Andal over corruption allegations. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

1 million coconut trees to be planted in Paquibato

The government said some 6,000 hectares of land claimed by an Ata Manobo chieftain here will be planted with about a million coconut trees starting this year.

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Read more about the article Coco fund to be unaffected by PCA problems
A young boy exhibits his agility by climbing the coconut tree with ease at the Mindanao Interfaith Services Foundation Incorporated School (MISFI) compound in Barangay Kisante, Makilala, North Cotabato. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com file photo)

Coco fund to be unaffected by PCA problems

Internal problems at the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) will not affect the coco levy fund.

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Read more about the article Tobacco firm’s failure to pay taxes bad for PHL’s health programs, services – Ubial

Tobacco firm’s failure to pay taxes bad for PHL’s health programs, services – Ubial

Health Secretary Paulyn Jean B. Rosell-Ubial believes that failure on the part of Mighty Corporation to pay taxes will have an impact, not only on the economy of the country but also to the health programs and services of the government.

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