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Section 118 of CA No. 141 proscribes the alienation and encumbrance of a parcel of land acquired under free patent, within five years from its grant.
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Section 118 of CA No. 141 proscribes the alienation and encumbrance of a parcel of land acquired under free patent, within five years from its grant.
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The approval will lead to the acquisition of 162 modern jeepneys, adding more public utility vehicles to serve the growing number of commuters.
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Hyperconverged analytics integrates multiple data sources into a single intelligent platform, allowing emergency units to act based on comprehensive insights.
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The Board of Investments (BoI) met with a delegation of Spanish companies seeking to supply modern vessels and expand technical services in the Philippines, as…
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Norway is a global leader in electric mobility and pioneer of zero-emission technology in transport.
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As the country marks National Rice Awareness Month this November, Senator Imee R. Marcos sounded the alarm on what she described as the “grim reality” faced by…
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The Batangas Forum for Good Governance and Development Association Inc. has thrown its full support behind the proposed joint venture between Manila Electric…
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