In Albay, the National Irrigation Administration revealed an investment of PHP320 million for 16 solar-powered irrigation systems to support rice farmers.
Senator Imee Marcos raised the need to have pledge-of-service arrangements in scholarship programs for nurses to have a stable number of nurses in the country.
The Department of Health sees an increase in Covid-19 cases of up to 18,000 for the remaining months of the year if wearing face masks will not be mandatory.
The Department of Public Works and Highways in the Bicol region has positioned motorist assistance centers in different parts of the province in line with the "Lakbay Alalay" program.