House Special Committee on Food Security Chair and Albay 3rd District Representative Raymond Adrian Salceda is calling on the national government to fully fund and implement the 2020–2030 National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Irrigation Master Plan, saying it is the most direct way to achieve food self-sufficiency and reduce the country’s dependence on rice imports. “Fully […]
Read MoreBy Joey Sarte SalcedaChair, Institute for Risk and Strategic Studies
Read MoreBy Joey Sarte Salceda When we speak of Ninoy Aquino, we often remember the tarmac in 1983. But if we reduce him to his death alone, we miss the deeper transformation that made his life so meaningful. As a young politician, Ninoy was the model of brilliance and ambition. He was the youngest mayor, the […]
Read MoreBy Joey Sarte Salceda In August 2025, Indonesia confirmed that it will increase its biodiesel mandate from B40 to B50 in 2026. Officials have said the rollout is unlikely to begin in January, as it will require up to eight months of technical testing. Once implemented, the shift will raise palm-based biodiesel production from 15.6 […]
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