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Councilor urges social media influencers to observe local laws

The Davao City councilor, Temujin “Tek” Ocampo, has urged social media influencers to familiarize themselves with local ordinances before promoting areas to their followers. Ocampo, who heads the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, appreciates the promotion of Davao City by social media influencers but emphasizes the importance of understanding local laws before attracting crowds to specific areas. He expressed gratitude for the promotion but highlighted the challenge of controlling the influx of people once a location is featured. Ocampo plans to collaborate with Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, Chair of the Committee on Tourism and Beautification, to accredit social media vloggers through the local government unit. He underscored the need for accredited vloggers, recognizing their contributions to the city and addressing any mistakes they might make. This initiative aims to balance recognition for positive actions with corrective measures for any missteps. The concerns arose in November 2023 when a Davao City-based environment group criticized a travel vlogger for promoting recreational activities in a river within the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. Following a waste dumping incident on January 11, 2024, the group urged Dabawenyos, especially vloggers and influencers, to refrain from visiting protected areas for leisure. They emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting rules and regulations before endorsing specific parts of the city......»»

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The Hospital at Maayo advocates for Colon Cancer Awareness

The Hospital at Maayo advocates for Colon Cancer Awareness.....»»

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Philippines reaffirms commitment to strengthen international counterterrorism efforts

The Philippines has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen international counterterrorism efforts......»»

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DOH, SPMC raise colorectal cancer awareness

THE Department of Health (DOH) and the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) collaborated to raise awareness about colorectal cancer causes and symptoms during the Kapihan sa Dabaw at SM Ecoland on Monday morning, March 25, 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools

By JACINTO LINGATONG Bulatlat.com SANTA CRUZ, Laguna — Youth groups in Southern Tagalog have strongly opposed the proposed resolution of the 202nd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army and CALABARZON Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF ELCAC) urging the Department of Education (DepEd) Region IV-A, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region IV-A, Technical… The post Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

River Crossing

Despite the strong current, a family dares to cross the Tubod River in Iligan City on Sunday morning (21 January 2024) shortly after attending a procession for the Santo Niño. Two of them are holding statues of Sto. Niño. The bridge in this area was damaged in a flood in March 2022 but still passable for pedestrians, and was completely washed away by another flood November last year. MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Marcos visits Australia again for ASEAN summit

Marcos said the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne is an opportunity for the government to reiterate the country’s position on regional and international issues......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

MMDA eyes more stations for Pasig River Ferry

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority plans to build more stations for the Pasig River Ferry Service, an official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

ASP to hold Angels Walk for autism awareness

THE Autism Society Philippines (ASP) will organize an event called “Angels’ Walk” to raise awareness about autism in Davao City......»»

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BFP-Bacolod brings fire safety awareness campaign to modern jeepneys

BFP-Bacolod brings fire safety awareness campaign to modern jeepneys.....»»

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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 11

PHNOM PENH -- A newborn Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphin was spotted on Sunday, becoming the first newborn calf recorded in the country so far this year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said in a news release. The latest born dolphin calf was seen at a dolphin pool in northeast Kratie province's Chetr Borei district by river guards and a research team of the Fisheries Administration and the Wor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 11

PHNOM PENH -- A newborn Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphin was spotted on Sunday, becoming the first newborn calf recorded in the country so far this year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said in a news release. The latest born dolphin calf was seen at a dolphin pool in northeast Kratie province's Chetr Borei district by river guards and a research team of the Fisheries Administration and the Wor.....»»

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Drunk man drowns in Pasig River

A construction worker drowned when he went for a swim in the Pasig River as he and his workmates were enjoying a drinking session in Intramuros, Manila on Thursday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Pasig River

On Jan. 17, 2024, I attended the launch of the Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli redevelopment project for Metro Manila’s most famous river, as a guest of the First Couple......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Pasig River rehab to promote tourism, transport connectivity – DHSUD

The rehabilitation of the Pasig River will be aimed at boosting tourism and promoting transportation connectivity in Metro Manila, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development said over the weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Pasig River rehab expands to Intramuros

The rehabilitation of Pasig River has been expanded to Intramuros and will feature an interconnected showcase area between the Manila Central Post Office and the walled city......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

4th Impact deletes GoFundMe page for dog donations after heavy backlash

After receiving heavy criticisms online, girl group 4th Impact has deleted their GoFundMe page asking for donations for their 200 dogs. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

SMC scraps plans to build P100 billion Pasig River tollway

Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. will no longer pursue its plan to build a toll road on the Pasig River, succumbing to pressure from opposition groups......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

2 girls drown in Bulacan river

Two teenage girls were found floating in a river in Calumpit, Bulacan on Saturday afternoon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

2 girls drown in Bulacan river

Two teenage girls were found floating in a river in Calumpit, Bulacan on Saturday afternoon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024