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Exploring the Influential Leadership Legacy of Wilbert T. Lee: A Philippine Congressional Force.

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In a world often colored by political machinations and self-serving motivations, Representative Wilbert T. Lee emerges as a luminary of integrity and sincere dedication to the well-being of the Filipino population. His formidable first term in politics is decorated with a multitude of profoundly significant legislative accomplishments, with standout examples being the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act and the New Agrarian Emancipation Act - both indicative of his commitment to catalyzing economic progress and amplifying local communities' agency. Before stepping foot into the realm of politics, Lee was renowned for

Cryptocurrency News Roundup for August 14, 2020

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Time Stamp: August 14, 2020 4:00 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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In a polarising move that has drawn mixed reaction from the company’s user-base, cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX announced today that it’s making KYC verification mandatory on the platform. The noises surrounding the move are hardly surprising given that privacy and easy-registration were two of the primary factors that contributed to the exchange’s growing popularity. Some BitMEX users are, however, in favor of the decision as it may help the exchange improve its security and appeal to would-be customers. All said and done, the u-turn into a conventional exchange underlines the impact

USDA Proposes Blockchain Ledger for Organic Product Supply Chain

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Time Stamp: August 10, 2020 8:55 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed amending its rules on organic products to include implementing blockchain technology to trace its supply chain.According to an Aug. 5 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), the agency said it expects electronic tracking systems, including digital ledger technology (DLT), will play an “essential role” in the traceability of its supply chain of organic products.“DLT can provide secure, verifiable, transparent, and near-instantaneous tracking at the item level in complex supply chains,” the report stated. “Critically, DLT can also

UAS: The First Government to Bring Blockchain Development to The Masses

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Time Stamp: August 10, 2020 3:39 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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What constitutes development? Would one know it when they saw it? More importantly, why should it matter whether or not a nation attains it? Answers to these seemingly simple questions are as varied as people are. However, simply put, development is the expansion of a nation’s economy, complemented with a significant rise in its citizens’ living standards. From this, it is apparent that development is visible—additionally, its attainment matters. Africa, compared to other regions, is underdeveloped, albeit resource-rich. Ironically, incomes continue to rise across the continent while a majority of