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Fighting windmills in Masungi

“Ondoy started here.” If that memory of the catastrophic flood that turned much of Metro Manila into a deadly swamp in 2009 doesn’t chill you, then little else will......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarJan 29th, 2024

Fighting windmills in Masungi

“Ondoy started here.” If that memory of the catastrophic flood that turned much of Metro Manila into a deadly swamp in 2009 doesn’t chill you, then little else will......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

DENR, Masungi 2017 MOA voiding ‘untenable’ — Masungi Foundation

In the statement of the Masungi Georeserve Foundation, it said that the contract between the foundation and the DENR was entered under the e-NIPAS act “to enter into agreements with non-state actors in pursuit of conservation.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

DENR move to cancel MOA on Masungi hit

Environmental group Masungi Geopark has criticized the move of Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga to cancel the 2017 memorandum of agreement between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the advocacy organization......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Masungi Georeserve sees tighter security

Augmentation forces will be deployed to secure the Masungi Georeserve and protect it against illegal logging, land grabbing, quarrying and other threats......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Drilling operations for windmill project found at Masungi Georeserve

The Masungi foundation, using drone surveillance, uncovers the ongoing activities for the building of 12 wind turbines inside the conservation area.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Where have all the nurses gone?

I could write about the country’s female tycoons who have grown their fathers’ businesses to dizzying heights, including Tessie Sy-Coson, Helen Yuchengco-Dee, Robina Gokongwei and Josephine Gotianun-Yap; or I could write about the Dumaliang sisters who staunchly defend that piece of paradise known as Masungi Georeserve; or I could write about our Filipina athletes waving the flag around the globe......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Green groups seek relocation of planned wind farm outside Masungi

Shifting to cleaner energies like solar and wind is essential to mitigate the impacts of climate change. However, environmental organizations stressed that clean energy initiatives should not come at the expense of the country’s natural heritage......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Canino-less Lady Archers trounce Fighting Maroons to boost playoff hopes

The La Salle Lady Spikers survived the gritty University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 26-24, 25-20, 24-26, 27-25 to secure at least a playoff for the Final Four of the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament Thursday afternoon at the Mall of Asia Arena......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Lady Falcons repel Fighting Maroons for 1st win in UAAP women’s volleyball

The Adamson Lady Falcons dug deep and turned back gritty UP Fighting Maroons side to record their first win of the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament, 25-22, 25-22, 28-26, Saturday afternoon at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Gaza health crisis could kill 8,000 more by August even if fighting stops – report

If the fighting continues or escalates, traumatic injuries will make up the majority of excess deaths in Gaza. But deaths from malnutrition, infectious diseases like cholera and a lack of access to care for conditions like diabetes will also kill thousands......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Myanmar: Rohingya at Risk in Rakhine Fighting

(Bangkok) - Fighting in Myanmar's Rakhine State has surged in recent weeks, causing civilian casualties and large-scale displacement, Human Rights Watch said today. Myanmar's junta and the Arakan Army ethnic armed group should take immediate measures to minimize harm to ethnic Rohingya and other civilians caught up in the hostilities.On November 13, 2023,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Gaza war: Fierce fighting between Israel, Hamas continues as efforts for truce gains pace

International efforts towards a new pause in the devastating Gaza war gathered pace Wednesday, as Israel bombarded the Palestinian territory during fierce fighting with Hamas militants. Hamas was reviewing a proposal for a six-week truce in its war with Israel, a source told AFP, after mediators gathered in Paris. While talks take place, the population.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

UP Fighting Maroons reloads at the point guard spot by recruiting UAAP Mythical Five guard Rey Remogat

UP Fighting Maroons reloads at the point guard spot by recruiting UAAP Mythical Five guard Rey Remogat.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Cebuana volleybelle Joanneesse Perez joins UP Maroons

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Stellar Cebuana middle blocker Joanneesse Perez confidently chose the University of the Philippines (UP) Women’s Volleyball Team Fighting Maroons for her college volleyball journey without any hesitation. The 18-year-old Perez, who is the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) “Best Middle Blocker” in the girls’ volleyball tournament, recently committed to the Fighting.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Banning GMOs

Agricultural scientists have been genetically engineering plants for decades, to increase yield, make crops resistant to certain pests or boost certain desirable characteristics. In the 1960s, the International Rice Research Institute or IRRI produced IR8, dubbed “miracle rice” because its high yield was credited for fighting famine in many countries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News15 hr. 11 min. ago

Hotshots focused on fighting hard

There’s a lot of positive vibes inside the Magnolia camp......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

3 suspected militants killed in southern Philippine clash

MANILA, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops have killed three alleged members of Dawlah Islamiya (DI), an Islamic militant group, during a clash in the southern Philippines, the military said Monday. The military said a soldier was wounded in the 20-minute fighting that broke out on Saturday in a town in Lanao del Norte province. "The enemies were forced to withdraw and escape amid the exchange of gunf.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Gaza conflict escalates as intensity shifts – The Daily Guardian

The Gaza war, which has been raging for the past six months, has now entered a new phase of low-intensity fighting between Israelis and Palestinians......»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Sarah Lahbati gets more acting projects after TV5’s ‘Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa’

Sarah Lahbati has officially returned to acting, portraying a lawyer fighting for justice in the brand-new TV5 action-drama “Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa.” Since saying yes to this teleserye, she has accepted offers to star in a film and a series for an international streaming platform......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Sarah Lahbati gets more acting projects after TV5’s ‘Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa’

Sarah Lahbati has officially returned to acting, portraying a lawyer fighting for justice in the brand-new TV5 action-drama “Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa.” Since saying yes to this teleserye, she has accepted offers to star in a film and a series for an international streaming platform......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024