News Monitor December 29, 2012

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Philippine Star

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Jaime Laude

‘Quinta’ leaves 13 people dead in Western Visayas

According to Agriculture SPJA the storm has inflicted minimal damage on palay, corn and high value crops and Quinta was able to provide respite to parched lands in Western Visayas.

Philippine Daily Inquirer

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‘Quinta death toll rises to 17 crop damage placed at P124M

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Manila Standard Today

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Othel Campos

‘Quinta’  destroys P101m; 11 dead

Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said seed and fertilizers would be extended to farmers.

Manila Standard Today

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Othel Campos

Irrigation agency okays PNOC hydro plants

NIA administrator Antonio Nangel said the agency would also allow private companies to use irrigation canals to supply power to the Luzon grid.

Balita

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Bella Gamotea

Pasay: 300kg processed meat, nakumpiska

Dahil sa pinaigting na kampanya ng NMIS laban sa botcha o double dead meat ngayong holiday season, mahigit 300 kilo ng hindi lisensiyadong processed meat ang nakumpiska sa isang stall sa Pasay City public market kahapon ng umaga.

Manila Bulletin

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Zac Sarian

Arabica Coffee in Agriculture Mag

As of now, most Arabica plantings are found in backyards although there are also some that are grown in farms.