PBBM taps DSWD as Zero Hunger Task Force head

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos particularly in the far-western regions of Tibet and Xinjiang.

They also said G7 countries were "gravely concerned" about territorial disputes in the South China Sea, indirectly accusing China of "coercion."

Beijing was also urged by the G7 to use its influence to put pressure on Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine.

But China's foreign ministry hit back on Saturday evening, saying the G7's "approach has no international credibility whatsoever."

"The G7 insisted on manipulating China-related issues, smearing and attacking China," a spokesman for the foreign ministry said in a statement.

"China expresses its strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition and has lodged an official protest with Japan, the host country of the summit, as well as other relevant parties." AFP not read too much into it," he said in an interview.

"I really see it as just a run of the mill that comes once in a while... If you're in government long enough, you have seen many of these. In my time as congressman, I had two terms as congressman, I think it's the third time we've been like this and this is just part of reorganization.”

"The Speaker, it's his prerogative as to how he feels the House should be reorganized. I don't think not any of us know what it all means, where the chips will fall after all of this reorganization," the President added.

Southwest Monsoon is highly likely, especially July to August. Meanwhile, some areas in Visayas and Mindanao could experience the early impact of dry conditions.

Agriculture is one of the main sectors that could be severely affected by the El Niño phenomenon. Rice and corn account for the bulk of production losses due to El Niño. Initial estimates show that local rice production this year may slightly decline by around 1.8 percent while yellow corn will be lowered by 1 percent due to El Niño. There is also a minimal reduction in white corn production.

Production of onion and garlic are expected to remain unchanged since they are typically grown in the first half of the year. There is also a negligible impact on pork and chicken production. El Niño is beneficial for fishing but disadvantageous for aquaculture.

Activities to mitigate the impact of El Niño include the retooling and strengthening of the Disaster Task Force; weekly monitoring and updating of local field con- pine Statistics Authority; d) is 23 years old or above; e) a resume or curriculum vitae or personal data sheet; f) a duly accomplished ETEEAP application form; g) a service record or employment certificate signed by the employer; h) a job description signed by the employer; and i) a Transcript of Records.

In the proposed bill, the Commission on Higher Education would remain to implement the accreditation program.

CHED will evaluate the experience and skill of the applicants to properly place them into the appropriate degree. It would also determine the deficiencies of an applicant that would need remedial studies or academic supplementation.

Written examinations, practical and laboratory works would also be part of the program.

"This (bill) will provide greater access is a descendent lineage of XBB, a recombinant of two BA.2 descendant lineages.

The DOH previously said the strain is capable of evading immunity and appears to be more contagious than previous variants.

The Health department has also said there is local transmission of XBB.1.16 since there is an increasing number of cases of the variant with no links to international cases or no known history of exposure.

The World Health Organization designated the XBB.1.16 as a variant of interest in April following a sus- males and 35 females) will join the Army; 76 (57 males and 19 females) will join the Air Force; and 77 (59 males and 18 females) will be assigned to the Navy.

“As you encounter challenges along the way, apply the hard-won lessons that you have learned while in the halls of the Academy, clinging to the values ditions; information, education and communication; adjustment in the planting calendar during the wet season to avoid typhoons (target June planting, balanced fertilization), and promote early planting for the dry season in water-deficit areas. to education. This will also allow a sustainable implementation of the program given that there would be a continuous allocation to implement the program as the chair," Dr. Cherrie Diego, Director of CHED-Office of Programs and Standards Development said in a statement. tained increase in its prevalence. It has so far spread to dozens of countries. of courage, integrity, and patriotism. That way, you will never lose your way,” Mr. Marcos said. “Live up to the precepts that define your class identity — namely, honor, excellence, and ability to recover — and help lead our nation towards the progressive and prosperous future that we all aspire for,” he added.

Jr. ordered the reorganization of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger and tapped the Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as chairperson.

Mr. Marcos issued Executive Order No. 27 after the abolition of the Office of the Cabinet Secretary, which used to head the task force.

The EO created the position of a co-chairperson which would be the executive director of the National Nutrition Council.

It retained the Agriculture Secretary — concurrently held by Mr. Marcos — as vice chairperson.

The Secretary of Education — also concurrently filled by Vice President Sara Duterte — will also be part of the task force as a member.

From the original 12 members, Mr. Marcos narrowed it down to only 10.

The Department of Health, Department of Interior and Local Government, and the Presidential Communications Operations Office (now the Presidential Communications Office) have been removed as task force members.

Retained were the secretaries of the Departments of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Budget and Management (DBM), Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Labor and Employment (DOLE), Trade and Industry (DTI), Science and Technology (DOST), and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The 10th member is a representative from the Office of the President.

For vulnerable areas, strategies to save production include appropriate water management and other related interventions, such as cloud seeding operations; shifting to high-value crops with lower water requirements; provision of pumps and engine sets; and the provision of short gestation or drought-tolerant seed varieties, planting materials, fertilizers, and pesticides and herbicides.

Also over the weekend, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said it received an unsolicited proposal for the development of a potential new water source for Luzon and Metro Manila.

MWSS Deputy Administrator Jose Dorado Jr. said th unsolicited proposal, called the Kanan-Agos project, is being reviewed by the National Economic and Development Authority.

CHED said an allocated budget of P20 million to P25 million for the program.

"From our discussion, we are proposing that there would be a declaration of a separate unit," she added.

There is already an existing alternate education program run by CHED since 1977.

From 2019-2021, CHED said that around 5,000 individuals were enrolled in the alternative education program, with at least 3,000 students being able to finish their degree.

Also over the weekend, former adviser to the government on COVID-19 Dr. Anthony Leachon said he agrees with the authorities to give people the right to choose whether or not to use face masks.

When people are informed, he said that they learn to take care of themselves and learn to adjust their behavior and habits, he said.

"We should continue to educate them since we are in the age of fake news , misinformation and disinformation. People are gullible and they are excited to go back to normalcy," he said.

"But nothing is easy. It will take time and patience. We just need to be resilient and strong," Leachon said.

The President also reiterated his commitment to the AFP Modernization Program through important military asset acquisitions and upgrades. He said the government is also undertaking a comprehensive study to improve the social protection benefits for military and uniformed personnel.