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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Fisherman from Alcoy, Cebu dies of heart attack while at sea

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The body of a fisherman was found on his pump boat that was floating on the waters of Purok Lumboy, Sitio Cambulak, Brgy. Granada in Boljoon town, southern Cebu early on Tuesday morning, May 14.  The deceased was identified as Alejandro Medez, of legal age and a resident of Brgy. Atabay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Badian killing: Body stuffed inside sack on cliffside identified

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police on Wednesday have identified the body of a man stuffed inside a sack that was found on a cliffside in the mountain barangay of Santicon, Badian, southern Cebu early Tuesday morning, May 7. The deceased was identified as 21-year-old Joseph Oralde, single and a resident of Barangay Bunga, Toledo City......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Gold watch of richest Titanic passenger sells for $1.46M

LONDON — A gold watch found on the body of the richest passenger on the Titanic was auctioned in England for £1.17 million ($1.46 million) on Saturday. It was a record sum for an object linked to the notorious 1912 shipping disaster, said auctioneers Henry Aldridge & Son. A US buyer won the bidding war,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Man, 58, dies of ‘heat stroke’ in Brgy. Kamputhaw, Cebu City

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The body of a 58-year-old man was found on the sidewalk of Escario Street in Barangay Kamputhaw  on Tuesday afternoon. The victim was identified as William Go, a resident of the said place. Police Senior Master Sergeant Alejandro Tirado, investigator of Abellana Police Station, said that Go may have died of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Public sector banks doing better in managing NPAs vis-a-vis their private counterparts: FICCI-IBA survey

New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): Public sector banks in India are doing better in comparison to their private sector counterparts in terms of non-performing assets, a survey conducted by industry body FICCI and banking association Indian Banks' Association (IBA) found. A nonperforming asset refers to loans or advances that are on the brink of default. According to the survey, a large majority (77 per cent) of the respon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Soldier s mysterious death in Pagadian City raises concerns

Police investigators are still trying to make sense of how a soldier returning to their camp from somewhere mysteriously died along a highway in Barangay Baloybuan in Pagadian City, his body and motorcycle found about three meters apart along the route early Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Girl dies after ‘jumping off’ 19th floor of condominium in Mandaue City

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The body of a 15-year-old girl was found outside a condominium in Barangay Banilad in Mandaue City on Wednesday morning, February 7. Police Lieutenant Colonel Mercy Villaro, spokesperson of the Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO), said that the girl, one of the tenants of the condominium, jumped off the 19th floor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Suspect in killing of young woman in Pinamungajan, Cebu arrested

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Suspect in killing of young woman in Pinamungajan, Cebu arrested It seemed rage and fear drove an 18-year-old man to kill a young woman whose body was found in a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Vape products found with P151 million tax deficiencies

More vape products are found evading tax liabilities of around P151 million as the Bureau of Internal Revenue ramps up its enforcement activities......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Friends remember last moments with Niña Arpon

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After the missing 19-year-old Niña Fuentes Arpon was found lifeless on Tuesday, February 27, people close to her could not help but mourn over her passing. She was found floating in the Mactan channel. The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) student of Cebu Technological University (CTU) Consolacion was captured on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Mentally-ill man found dead in Argao, Cebu

Mentally-ill man found dead in Argao, Cebu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

2 motorcycles used by robbers in P4.2-M Itogon gold, cash heist found

Itogon town policemen found the two motorcycles used in the P4.2 million worth of gold nuggets and cash heist in Barangay Ucab on Sunday night last week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Calapan City Stores Sell Banned Beauty Creams Laced with Mercury

Quezon City. Pakistan-made beauty creams that have been banned for being contaminated with mercury, a highly toxic chemical, have found their way to the “Green City of Calapan.” During a recent visit to the capital city of Mindoro Oriental Province, the EcoWaste Coalition found at least three cosmetic product stores selling the notoriously toxic Goree […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

NEWS BRIEFS | 25 May 2024

NPA food supply, weapons found in cave in Agusan Sur Guided by residents, Army troops found Tuesday a big cache of food supply and war material hidden in a cave by the New People’s Army in Sibagat town, Agusan del Sur. Lt. Colonel Michel Mortejo, commanding officer of the 65th Infantry Battalion said the troops […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Missing girl found dead in rice field

Missing girl found dead in rice field.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024

Nur Misuari founder of MNLF found guilty in P77-M graft case

MANILA, Philippines — Nur Misuari, the founder of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) was found guilty for two counts of graft in connection with procurements totaling P77 million from nonexistent companies toward the end of his term as governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). In a 68-page decision promulgated by the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024

More bodies found in Indonesia after flash floods killed dozens and submerged homes

More bodies found in Indonesia after flash floods killed dozens and submerged homes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Body found dumped in Badian, Cebu

Body found dumped in Badian, Cebu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Carpenters in Sibonga fight over unreturned borrowed work tools, 1 found dead

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 60-year-old carpenter was found dead at a dried-up riverbed in Sibonga town, southern Cebu on early Thursday morning, May 2, after engaging in a fistfight with a colleague over borrowed work tools which the victim allegedly did not return the night before. The colleague, accused of being responsible for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024