Read more about the article Farmers urge gov’t to revise Rice Tariffication Law
Farmers from Quezon, Bukidnon spread the grains of the Denorado rice to prepare it for milling. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Farmers urge gov’t to revise Rice Tariffication Law

One of the biggest peasant groups in the country has urged the national government to revise the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) claiming it does not serve the interest of the farmers and consumers.

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Read more about the article Envi group warned on toxic art materials openly sold to the public
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Envi group warned on toxic art materials openly sold to the public

An environmental group has raised the alert on toxic art materials following its purchase of crayon and watercolor sets that have been previously verified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as containing heavy metals.

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Read more about the article ‘Not a raid’, BOC clarified inspection on Bukidnon sugar producers
A government worker inspects the mound of sugar bags inside the Crystal Sugar Company Warehouse in Barangay North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon Province. (Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Customs CDO Facebook page)

‘Not a raid’, BOC clarified inspection on Bukidnon sugar producers

On August 23, the bureau’s representatives, together with representatives from the army, police, and the Sugar Regulatory Administration conducted a surprise inspection of the Crystal Sugar Company Inc. warehouse in North Poblacion village, Maramag town.

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Read more about the article Police arrested old, sickly activist leader on kidnapping, murder warrants
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Police arrested old, sickly activist leader on kidnapping, murder warrants

Police authorities have arrested an ailing senior citizen in Barangay Kinabjangan, Nasipit town, in Agusan del Norte on allegation that she was a member of the communist New People’s Army (NPA).

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