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Read more about the article Outrage against Gina’s rejection snowball
HIGH ENERGY. Department of Environment and Natural Resources secretary Gina Lopez encourages the youth to actively take part in the fight to preserve the country's natural resources during the State of the Mindanao Environment held at the Martin Hall of the Ateneo de Davao University Thursday afternoon, August 4. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Outrage against Gina’s rejection snowball

Several organizations expressed dismay after former Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Gina Lopez failed to get the nod of the Committee on Appointments.

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Read more about the article IRR to institutionalize ‘halal’ certification in PHL
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IRR to institutionalize ‘halal’ certification in PHL

The institutionalization of the certification of halal products in the country will not push through unless the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 10817 is completed and implemented.

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Read more about the article ‘Business interests ran the day,’ Lopez says on CA rejection
President Rodrigo Duterte shares a light moment with Environment Secretary Gina Lopez during the 9th Cabinet Meeting in Malacañan on December 5, 2016. (King Rodriguez/Presidential Photo)

‘Business interests ran the day,’ Lopez says on CA rejection

At times close to tears, and with passion in her voice, former Environment and Natural Resources secretary designate Regina Paz Lopez maintained that the Commission on Appeals rejected her appointment based on business interests.

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