Bamboo Industry Contributes To The Country’s Socioeconomic & Environmental Development

The recent National Bamboo Congress held last October at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, has highlighted the importance of bamboo industry in the country’s socioeconomic and environmental development.

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Congress Inaction To Pass A Law Against Political Dynasty Has Caused Its Proliferation

It has been twenty five years since the 1987 Philippine Constitution was implemented but a law has yet to be passed by Congress to clearly define political dynasty which is being prohibited under the Constitution.

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SB 3123 Aims To Address AMLA Deficiencies By Criminalizing Money Laundering

The Senate approved previous amendments to Anti Money Laundering Act (AMLA) in two tranches, SB 3009 which allows the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to look into the bank accounts of suspected money launderers without notifying them and SB 3127 which criminalizes the terrorist financing.

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OTOP Aims To Promote Entrepreneurship & Job Creation In Philippine Countryside

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have aligned the One Town One Product (OTOP) with the various industry clusters to develop innovative and globally competitive enterprises and make them contribute significantly to employment generation and inclusive growth to spur economic development in the country side.

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The Philippines & France Sign A Declaration Of Intent Tapping Biomass For Energy Production

The recent signing of a Declaration of Intent between the Philippines and France relating to a Study for Energy Production from Biomass is a step forward tapping domestic resources for renewable energy which the country is in abundance of.

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Anti Enforced Disappearance Bill Once Enacted Into Law Will Make People Responsible Accountable

The recent passage by both Houses of Congress of the Anti Enforced Disappearance Bill, which seeks to define and punish the crime of enforced disappearance as a distinct criminal offense is a welcome development.

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