‘Shrimp industry plays vital role in PH’s pursuit of food security’

“The Philippine shrimp industry plays a vital role in the country’s pursuit of food security, livelihood generation, and foreign exchange earnings.” This was the message of Senator Cynthia Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committees on Agriculture and Food, and Environment and Natural Resources, to all the participants of the 14th Philippine Shrimp Congress at the…

Las Piñas’ ‘May Bahay sa Bakuna’ incentive program names house and lot winner

With the goal of encouraging more Las Piñeros to get their COVID-19 shots, the “May Bahay sa Bakuna” vaccine incentive program finally named its house and lot winner on Dec. 7. House Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar, who heads the initiative, awarded the brand new house and lot worth ₱1.5 million from…