SMC launches PHL’s first complete biodiversity offset Site in Bulacan
San Miguel Aerocity, Inc. (SMAI), a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation (SMC), has inaugurated its Saribuhay sa Dampalit project in Barangay Pamarawan, Malolos, Bulacan. This pioneering initiative marks the launch of the Philippines’ first Biodiversity Offset Program (BOP) — part of the company’s nature-based solutions to building its New Manila International Airport project (NMAI) in ….....»»
Rare beetle discovered in Mt. Hamiguitan sanctuary
In a recent discovery, a rare long-horned beetle, Paraskeletodes hamiguitanensis, was found in the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (MHRWS) in Davao Oriental. The beetle was unearthed during a scientific expedition led by the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental and conducted by a team from Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU). Dr. Milton Medina, a Filipino coleopterist, confirmed the uniqueness of P. hamiguitanensis through careful morphological examination, highlighting distinct differences from its closely related counterpart found in Sulawesi, Indonesia. The discovery sheds light on the limited knowledge of beetle taxonomy in the Philippines and underscores the need for increased scientific and conservation efforts in biodiversity hotspots like the Philippines and Sulawesi. Concerns were raised about the global trade of beetle species and the rapid loss of forest cover in the Philippines, emphasizing the vital role of protected areas like Mt. Hamiguitan as essential sanctuaries for biodiversity. The researchers emphasized the need for cooperation with DENR-Davao in promoting biodiversity conservation and encouraged young scholars to explore beetle taxonomy. The discovery of P. hamiguitanensis and several other beetle species in the area underscores the rich biodiversity of Mt. Hamiguitan, with ongoing research aiming to describe more species and uncover many undiscovered ones in the region......»»
SMC to start Bulacan airport development in 2025
Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) targets to start airport development works at its P740-billion international gateway project in Bulacan next year......»»
54 buses to offset LRT-1 shutdown for Cavite extension, Holy Week
The Department of Transportation will be deploying passenger buses starting Wednesday to offset the shutdown of LRT-1 operations during the Holy Week and in preparation for the opening of five new stations this year......»»
DENR launches mobile game app for biodiversity conservation
Only P4 billion of the P25 billion needed to fund biodiversity conservation was allotted under this year’s budget, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources......»»
Digital technology to aid in protecting biodiversity – DENR
In commemoration of World Wildlife Day last March 3, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Loyzaga is pushing for the use of digital technology to aid in biodiversity protection......»»
Kampanya vs krimen walang tigil sa Bulacan MOST WANTED NA PUGANTE, 13 PA TIKLO
HUMANTONG sa pagkakadakip ng isang puganteng matagal nang pinaghahanap ng batas at 13 iba pa ang walang tigil na kampanya ng pulisya ng lalawigan ng Bulacan hanggang nitong Miyerkoles ng umaga, 24 Enero. Sa ulat na ipinadala kay P/Col. Relly Arnedo, Provincial Director ng Bulacan PPO, nasukol sa pursuit operation ng tracker team ng 1st ….....»»
Balamban site is for road project, not Capitol bldg – Gwen
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The cleared site in Barangay Cambuhawe, Balamban, in western Cebu, is not for the new Capitol building, but for nationally funded road projects. Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia made this clarification after photos of a deforested mountain in Balamban, initially thought to be the site development of the new Capitol building,.....»»
Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAOBulatlat.com NEW YORK — Filipino-American activists here denounced ongoing attempts to change the Philippine Constitution as this may result in increased US military presence in the Philippines and worsen the geopolitical tension in the West Philippine Sea. In an interview with Bulatlat, Michelle Thiele of Gabriela-New York stressed that for US… The post Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
US Launches Follow-Up Strike on Houthi Radar Site
WASHINGTON - The United States launched a follow-up strike against a Houthi target in Yemen early Saturday, after officials said they were not satisfied with the damage inflicted during the initial round of airstrikes late Thursday.U.S. Central Command said it launched the additional strike from the USS Carney, a guided missile destroyer, firing multiple Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles to take out a radar site tha.....»»
US Launches Follow-Up Strike on Houthi Radar Site
WASHINGTON - The United States launched a follow-up strike against a Houthi target in Yemen early Saturday, after officials said they were not satisfied with the damage inflicted during the initial round of airstrikes late Thursday.U.S. Central Command said it launched the additional strike from the USS Carney, a guided missile destroyer, firing multiple Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles to take out a radar site tha.....»»
DLSU is top PHL private university in global rankings Mirror
DLSU is top PHL private university in global rankings BusinessMirror.....»»
PHL team sulod sa finals sa Dubai basketball
PHL team sulod sa finals sa Dubai basketball.....»»
PHL gross gaming revenues breach P200B in 2 straight years
PHL gross gaming revenues breach P200B in 2 straight years.....»»
SMC OK to add MPTC Indonesia in joint venture
Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is open to including the Indonesian segment of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) in the planned merger of the toll road operators......»»
SMC starts works on Pangasinan tollway
Food-to-infrastructure conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has started the civil works for the Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX), laying the bedrock for a P34-billion project that would improve travel and tourism in Northern Luzon......»»
Green groups to SMC: Stop gas projects after PAREX scrapped
Facing concerns over potential environmental damage and impact on heritage sites and communities, SMC CEO and President Ramon Ang said on Monday that the conglomerate is abandoning plans for the toll road project......»»
BDO readies SMC financial war chest for NAIA
The country’s largest bank is preparing the financing package that will fund the P122.3-billion rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), with San Miguel Corp. (SMC) just weeks away from signing the concession for the project on March 18......»»
Naia rehab: SMC-led consortium bags P170-B project
As early as next year, passengers using Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) could expect improved management of the congested international gateway as a consortium led by San Miguel Corp. (SMC) takes over its operations and maintenance, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The DOTr announced on Friday that the solicited bidding for the highly.....»»
First Bulacan, now NAIA: San Miguel-led group will operate Philippines’ main airport
(1st UPDATE) Ramon Ang first reached for the skies in 2020 when he snapped up the franchise for an international airport in Bulacan. Now, San Miguel and its partners have bagged an even bigger prize in NAIA......»»
Senate reworks vetoed Bulacan ecozone bill
A Senate panel tackled yesterday a proposed measure that would “cure and address” the proposal to create the Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone vetoed by President Marcos on his first full day in office......»»