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Philippines suspends over 130 officials over rice sale scandal

MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of the National Food Authority (NFA) head and 138 other officials and employees for their alleged involvement in a sale of rice buffer stock, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said Monday. Laurel said the order started Monday while an investigation is underway to see if the accusations are true......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Ombudsman suspends NFA execs amid cheap rice sale probe

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Laurel said that the Department of Agriculture has implemented the Ombudsman's preventive suspension order for the officials allegedly involved in the “improper” sale of rice buffer stocks......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

PNP revokes Quiboloy’s gun permits

According to Fajardo, PNP Chief Rommel Marbil has approved the recommendation to revoke Quiboloy's license to own and possess firearms which has been previously recommended by the PNP's Firearms and Explosives Office......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

FEO seeks to revoke Quiboloy’s gun licenses

Fugitive pastor Apollo Quiboloy may lose his guns after the Firearms and Explosives Office recommended the revocation of his licenses to own and possess firearms......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Senate concurrence needed to revoke SMNI franchise’

The revocation of the legislative franchise of Sonshine Media Network Inc. by the House of Representatives would have to be approved by the Senate first before it can take effect – in accordance with the usual legislative route, lawmakers said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

House OKs bill revoking franchise of SMNI on final reading

The House Bill which seek to revoke the franchise of Sonshine Media Network International has received 284 yes notes from the members of the House of Representatives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

House revokes SMNI franchise on final reading

Voting 284-4-4, the House of Representatives yesterday approved on third and final reading a bill that seeks to revoke the franchise granted to Swara Sug Media Corp., which operates the Sonshine Media Network International,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Unused lands transferred from Sablayan, Iwahig penal farms can be reverted to BuCor — DOJ

In a five-page legal opinion penned by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the BuCor can “revoke the transfer” of some parcels of land from the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm in Occidental Mindoro and Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm from the DA and Puerto Princesa LGU after its purpose of the transfer of lands was not fulfilled. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

West Philippine Sea dispute discussed at joint peace and order meeting

China’s activities seen to “jeopardize” the security of the country’s borders were among the key security issues discussed yesterday during the first ever joint national peace and order council and regional peace and order council meeting at Malacañang......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

`Mail order’ bride kinalawit sa airport

Isang babae ang dinakma sa airport matapos mabisto sa `mail order’ bride modus. The post `Mail order’ bride kinalawit sa airport first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Pastor Apollo Quiboloy: Senate Committee issues order to arrest, detain him

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Pastor Apollo Quiboloy: Senate Committee issues order to arrest, detain him An order has been issued to arrest and detain Pastor Apollo Quiboloy at the Senate following his continued refusal.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Davao police ready to arrest Quiboloy once order comes out

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 7 March) – The Police Regional Office – Region 11 (PRO-11) is ready to implement the arrest order for Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, an official said. Catherine Dela Rey, PRO-11 spokesperson, said they will apprehend Quiboloy once they have the copy of the arrest order. Last […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

DOJ sa isyu ng ex-glam team ni Heart: Walang hold departure order

  DINENAY ng Department of Justice (DOJ) ang mga kumakalat na balitang may hold departure order ang dating ex-glam team ni Heart Evangelista. Naging laman ng balita ang dating glam team ni Heart matapos hindi matuloy ang kanilang paglipad sa Dubai para kitain sina Pia Wurtzbach at Mark Bumgarner dahil sa umano’y hold departure order.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Restoring NFA powers

Amid sustained high rice prices, the House of Representatives has approved a bill that restores the authority of the National Food Authority to import rice and sell this in the market during a food security emergency......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

DA contests CA ruling on golden rice, Bt eggplant

The Department of Agriculture has sought the reconsideration of the Court of Appeals decision against the commercial propagation of Bt eggplant and golden rice, an official said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

‘Safeguards in place in rice tariff amendments’

An administration lawmaker said the porposed amendments on the Rice Tariffication Law would have “safeguards” in restoring the power of the National Food Authority to help stabilize the price of rice in the market......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

FEF bucks proposal to restore NFA power

The Foundation for Economic Freedom is opposing the proposal to bring back the power of the National Food Authority to import and sell rice to consumers, saying this would reverse the gains from the reforms in the country’s rice policy......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

House starts plenary debates on rice tariff amendment

The House of Representatives will start plenary deliberations today on the committee approved measure amending certain provisions of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) for purposes of bringing down the price of rice in the retail market......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Corn, rice farmers get P11.8-M agricultural assistance, inputs

Corn, rice farmers get P11.8-M agricultural assistance, inputs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Negros Oriental to buy P20-M rice, equipment for El Niño-hit farmers

Negros Oriental to buy P20-M rice, equipment for El Niño-hit farmers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024