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‘7 million people die annually due to air pollution’

At least 100 of every 100,000 Filipinos die annually because of air pollution, an expert from the Manila Observatory revealed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Sinulog Cup top honcho thanks Cesafi schools for staying

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Sinulog Cup 2024 commissioner Atty. Jave Mike Aton thanked the 8 Cesafi member schools for sticking it out with the tournament despite an earlier warning from the league’s top official.  As such, the Sinulog Cup will see the eight Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) member schools in its tournament slated from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

6 Ateneo schools compete in annual Ateneo Invitational Games

Over 260 athletes from six different Jesuit schools across the country will converge at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) for the annual Ateneo Invitational Games, scheduled to run from January 13-15, 2024, in Mandaue City. The basketball and volleyball meet features six Jesuit member schools, including SHS-AdC. The visiting schools include two from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Philippine bond market hits $217 billion in Q4

The Philippine bond market went up slightly in the fourth quarter of 2023 due to the increase in government bond issuances, according to a report from the Asian Development Bank......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

DA spending P5 billion yearly for solar-powered irrigation

The Department of Agriculture aims to spend at least P5 billion annually for the construction of solar-powered irrigation systems nationwide to boost rice productivity and mitigate adverse impacts of El Niño......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Asynchronous classes for public schools on April 15-16 — DepEd

Asynchronous classes or distance learning will be implemented in all public schools nationwide from April 15 to 16, the Department of Education said. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

5,844 schools suspend onsite classes due to extreme heat

Of 47,678 public schools nationwide, 5,844 suspended onsite classes yesterday due to extreme heat aggravated by the El Niño phenomenon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

DBM releases P1.3 billion to light up public schools

The Department of Budget and Management has released nearly P1.3 billion for the electrification of public schools nationwide......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

DepEd objects to foreign control of schools via Cha-cha, cites national security risk

The Department of Education on Monday drew the line at allowing foreign “entities” to own schools in the Philippines as proposed in two Charter change resolutions, saying that the entry of 100% foreign-operated schools in basic education will pose a threat to students’ sense of nationality and the country’s security......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Marcos cool to rice instead of money as 4Ps aid

The government will still consider the proposal to give rice instead of cash aid to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program even if President Marcos and Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian think it may be logistically difficult......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims

The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Accenture Philippines Highlights Importance of Mentorship in International Women’s Month celebration

The world celebrates International Women’s Day annually and this year’s theme collectively calls on businesses and society to #InspireInclusion. As a leader and top employer in the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry, Accenture in the Philippines joined the celebration with a Leaders’ Summit that celebrated and empowered women to be without limits […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Oscars 2024 fashion: Top 10 looks, who wore who

The 96th Academy Awards fashion parade on the red carpet reception simply continued the annual Hollywood spectacle that culminates the awards season annually......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Study: Association Found Between Chemicals Used in Plastics and an Increase in Premature Births

Title: Study Links Phthalates in Plastic to Thousands of Premature Births Annually Date: [Insert Date] Source: The Daily Guardian A recent study published in Lancet.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Council to appeal March 1 as special non-working holiday in Davao City

The Davao City Council is seeking to appeal to the national government to declare March 1 as a non-working holiday in honor of Araw ng Davao, the city's founding anniversary. Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre emphasized the importance of this appeal for the people of Davao, expressing hope that the president will grant their request. This initiative comes as a response to a new bill that designates March 1 as the new founding anniversary, shifting the traditional celebration date from March 16. Despite the bill and law designating March 1 as a working holiday, the council aims to annually request Malacañang to recognize it as a non-working holiday. The appeal is intended to ensure that Dabawenyos can actively participate in the festivities. Additionally, the executive committee of Araw ng Davao is in the final stages of organizing events and activities for the celebration. Discussions have been ongoing, with plans anticipated to be finalized soon. This move reflects the council's commitment to honoring and celebrating the city's heritage and traditions......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Easterlies persist nationwide bringing hotter days ahead — Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — The easterlies or warm winds blowing from the Pacific Ocean continue to dominate nationwide bringing hotter temperaturs in the days ahead. That is according to the state weather bureau. Even if there would be a possibility of isolated rain showers and thunderstorms in Eastern Visayas and Mindanao, hot and humid weather would.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Marcos niligwak nationwide state of calamity

Nanindigan si Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na hindi kailangang ideklara sa buong bansa ang state of calamity bunsod ng matinding epekto ng El Niño dahil maaari naman itong gawin sa bawat rehiyon. The post Marcos niligwak nationwide state of calamity first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Hot weather to prevail nationwide on Saturday — Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Hot weather and high humidity are expected nationwide on Saturday, according to the state weather bureau. However, isolated rain showers and thunderstorms could still occur in the afternoon and evening, according to Ana Clauren-Jorda, weather specialist of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). “We will continue to experience hot.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Pertussis or whooping cough: 40 child deaths so far this year – DOH

MANILA, Philippines — Assistant Health Secretary Albert Domingo reported on Wednesday that as of March 16 this year, some 40 children had died of whooping cough — a respiratory infection also called pertussis. An increase in new pertussis cases nationwide had been observed nationwide, with 28 cases reported from March 10 to 16. READ: What.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

50,000 cops nationwide, including 2,100 from Central Visayas, promoted to higher positions

50,000 cops nationwide, including 2,100 from Central Visayas, promoted to higher positions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024