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Medical marijuana bill reaches Senate plenary

The bill seeking to legalize medical marijuana in the Philippines has reached the Senate plenary, the first time in the history of the upper chamber, according to a cannabis lawyer......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

PDEA-7: No marijuana-flavored vapes in Central Visayas

CEBU CITY, Philippines – No marijuana-flavored vapes have been monitored so far in Central Visayas, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the region, said. This was according to Intelligence Agent IlI Jonar V. Cuayzon, chief of the Intelligence and Investigation Section of PDEA Regional Office 7. Cuayzon, however, said that they are not discounting the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

PDEA warns vs. proliferation of Marijuana-flavored vapes

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has cautioned the public on the proliferation of electronic cigarettes or vape containing marijuana oil. It issued the warning after monitoring an upsurge in the product’s presence nationwide during its recent anti-illegal drugs operations. PDEA also said the item is illegal and it poses health risks......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

3 ka menor nag-pot session sa marijuana

3 ka menor nag-pot session sa marijuana.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

1 kilo marijuana seized from courier in Zamboanga City

Anti-narcotics agents seized a kilo of compressed dried marijuana leaves from a dealer intercepted while on his way to deliver the illegal merchandise to a contact in Zamboanga City on Thursday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Senator approves measure seeking medical use of marijuana

Senator approves measure seeking medical use of marijuana.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

‘FDA, not lawmakers, should supervise medical marijuana’

Medical marijuana should be placed under the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration and not the houses of Congress, the Philippine Medical Association said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Globe reports steep 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam, scam SMS in 2023

The telecommunications company Globe has reported a significant 73.7% decrease in the number of blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. This reduction is a result of the interception of 21.9 million bank-related fraudulent messages, a sharp decline from the 83.39 million messages blocked the previous year. Globe attributes this achievement to its proactive strategies and strong partnerships with major banks and financial institutions in the Philippines. The company has established anti-fraud alliances with the Bankers Association of the Philippines and individual players in the finance sector, enabling the sharing of data and intelligence to prevent and investigate fraud effectively. Anton Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe, emphasized the company's commitment to combating financial fraud and enhancing security measures for customer protection. Globe has invested approximately US$20 million to improve its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system and operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center to filter out unwanted messages from both international and domestic sources. Despite certain limitations, Globe remains dedicated to customer protection and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in the fight against fraud. The company is focused on leveraging technology and strengthening alliances with key stakeholders to combat fraudulent activities. As Globe continues to advance its technologies and collaborations, it aims to provide a safer and more secure digital environment for its customers. For more information about Globe and its initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

P51.7 million marijuana destroyed in Kalinga, Benguet

Marijuana plants with an estimated value of P48 million were uprooted and destroyed in Tinglayan, Kalinga on Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Gang s distinctive motorcycles destroyed following court order

Six motorcycles that belonged to the Comanchero Motorcycle Gang have been turned into scrap metal The six distinctive Harley Davidsons were seized during Operation Nova in 2019 It's the first time Police have sought such an order under legislation Excluding motorcycles, $2.6 million in assets were restrained from the gang in the operation Operation Nova saw 18 people charged with a vari.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Dole-Davao plants 500 mangroves

Dole-Davao plants 500 mangroves.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Ukraine’s battered energy plants ‘need’ air defenses

Ukraine’s battered energy plants ‘need’ air defenses.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Mandaue’s CAO eyes purchase of shade nets for urban gardeners

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City Agriculture Office (CAO) is thinking of ways to help urban gardeners here protect their plants from the excessive heat. One remedy that office in-charge Sharon Mangadlao has thought of was the purchase of shade nets, which is a lightweight knitted polyethylene fabric that can protect plants and people.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Due to extreme heat, plants on Mandaue City’s center islands wilted

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Plants on the center islands along A.C. Cortes Avenue in Mandaue City have wilted due to the extreme heat. Engr. Marivic Cabigas, the head of the Department of General Services, explained that due to the water shortage, they can only water the plants once or twice a week now. Previously, the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Buhisan nahubsan; desalination plants hayan mo-supply na

Buhisan nahubsan; desalination plants hayan mo-supply na.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Energy policy failure

The Department of Energy has revealed that the total capacity of power plants in forced outages has more than doubled over the past two weeks compared to the average 700 MW recorded over the last four years. Of course. What would they expect after officials of the DOE, past and present, did nothing about the inconvenient reality that 50 percent of our operating power plants are over 20 years old and are losing their reliability......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

OVP plants 5K mangroves in Kabankalan City

OVP plants 5K mangroves in Kabankalan City.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Germany spending billions to replace nuclear power

The EU's largest economy is set to make a large investment in four gas-fired plants, the government has announced Germany is set to spend 16 billion to construct four gas-fired power plants as it seeks to ensure an adequate supply of electricity after scrapping its nuclear reactors, the Economy Ministry announced earl.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

EU s largest economy spending billions to replace nuclear power

Germany is set to make a large investment in four gas-fired plants, the government has announced Germany is set to spend 16 billion to construct four gas-fired power plants as it seeks to ensure an adequate supply of electricity after scrapping its nuclear reactors, the Economy Ministry announced earlier this week.&nb.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Germany trip yields $4 billion business deals

At least $4 billion or P220 billion worth of investment deals were secured by the Philippines during President Marcos’ three-day working visit here......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024