After sealing an agreement of cooperation with the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) on Monday, Agrarian Reform Secretary Virgilio de los Reyes insisted the move had nothing to do with the calls for his ouster.
Hundreds of protesting farmers stormed the offices of the National Anti-Poverty Commission in Quezon City on Thursday, clashing with riot policemen who tried to stop them with fire extinguishers.
Local government units (LGUs) must submit action plans to stem poverty in their areas before they can have access to or receive funds for their proposed projects to national agencies next year, an official of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) said here on Friday.
Impoverished coconut farmers cannot wait forever for the Supreme Court to ease their plight.
Impoverished coconut farmers cannot wait forever for the Supreme Court to ease their plight.
