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BBM orders continuous relief aid to quake-hit areas in Mindanao

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday instructed government officials to continue the relief operations in areas affected by Friday’s earthquake in Mindanao. In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office said Marcos is constantly monitoring the situation as he met with officials online while in Honolulu, Hawaii. Present during the meeting were Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, Social …

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Philippines has world’s largest bats

Of the 1,400 known bat species in the planet, the Philippines has the largest bat known as the Golden-crowned Flying Fox (Acerodon jubatus) . reputed for its immense size and weight. Locally known as kabog, it is endemic or found exclusively in the Philippines. Strikingly patterned with a golden cap, reddish fur and chocolate-brown wings, adults weigh over a kilogram …

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Laguna Water calls for youth participation in ensuring water sustainability

Laguna Water holds interactive learning sessions among public school learners to encourage the youth to take part in ensuring water sustainability. Highlighting the fact that climate change and environmental degradation put water quality and quantity at risk, employee volunteers of the company dedicate their day to teaching over 250 Grade 7 students of Don Jose Integrated High School, Santa Rosa …

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MR.DIY’s Green Commitment: Planting a Brighter Future for Our Communities

The ‘Acts of Kindness’ Blooms in La Mesa Nature Reserve In a vivid display of environmental commitment, MR.DIY proudly organized its 2nd tree planting event this year, with 50 dedicated volunteers rolling up their sleeves to plant 400 seedlings at the La Mesa Nature Reserve, Quezon City last October 06, 2023.  This remarkable initiative was a testament to MR.DIY’s dedication …

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DA showcases the success of Malusog Rice in Nasugbu

As part of the National Rice Awareness Month activities, farmers of Nasugbu, Batangas participated in a Farm Walk in Sitio Manggahan, Barangay Putat, Nasugbu, Batangas, where the first-ever direct- seeded Malusog rice variety was planted by farmer, Gerardo Cabasis, in his 1.9 hectare palay farm.  Cabasis lost his entire wet season crop before July 10 to storms, strong winds and …

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Sharlene San Pedro, Raco Ruiz, and Syd Hartha Join Vans For Their Creative Era

#THISISOFFTHEWALL is  a fresh and empowering concept that inspires Filipinos to embrace their passion, creativity, and authenticity. Vans Philippines is thrilled to announce their newest collaborative #THISISOFTHEWALL features Filipino pop culture multi-hyphenate Sharlene San Pedro, known Visual artist Raco Ruiz, and the Musician Syd Hartha.  Having started her career as a graduate of the popular children’s television show Goin’ Bulilit, …

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Buying Rice Directly from farmers a logistical nightmare

By Rose de la Cruz Advising Filipino consumers to buy rice directly from farmers is a logistics nightmare. It is easier said than done. This, as the Philippine Rice Research Institute, urged the consumers to buy milled rice stratight from the farmers to encoruage them to sell directly and make more money. The objective is noble and would transform farmers …

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Measures to extend e-visa issued to foreigners in the works

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the government is already fine-tuning some measures aimed at extending the electronic visas (e-Visas) issued to foreigners. “We will find a way to do it. But we are doing it (extending the e-Visa),” President Marcos said during the courtesy visit of Indian Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Shambhu Kumaran, at Malacañan Palace in …

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Revenue collection projected to exceed target this year

The national government’s revenue performance is expected to exceed the P3.73 trillion target for this year, the inter-agency Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) said. In a joint statement issued following a special meeting on Friday, the DBCC said the emerging total revenue collection for this year is estimated to reach P3.84 trillion to P3.90 trillion. “The National Government’s revenue performance …

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Taiwan mission nets over P20-B investment prospects for Philippines

The five-day investment mission of Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Taipei (PTIC) in Taiwan has secured P20.6 billion worth of investment leads for the country. PEZA said in a statement Friday these prospective projects came from five companies that attended the Philippine Investment Forum in Taiwan from Oct. 23 to 27. Two of the …

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