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ULAP lauds water supply program for poor LGUs

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua lauded a government program that aims to help the poorest municipalities in the country have access to clean and stable water supply. “We in ULAP have always emphasized the need to address people’s basic right to water, in line with our commitment […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Wasted water: One-third of the water produced by MCWD is wasted

CEBU CITY, Philippines – More than one-third of the water production in Cebu has been relegated to wasted water. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said that the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) found that the non-revenue water (NRW) of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) had already reached 36 percent. NRW is the amount of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Mindanao in Philippines

Mindanao [Philippines], March 8 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale struck Mindanao in Philippines on Friday, the National Centre for Seismology said. The depth of the earthquake was measured at 140 km. According to the NCS, the tremors were felt at about 14:41:47 IST. "Earthquake of Magnitude:6.0, Occurred on 08-03-2024, 14:41:47 IST, Lat: 5.81Long: 126.90, Depth: 140 Km, Location: Mindanao, Philip.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Mindanao in Philippines

Mindanao [Philippines], March 8 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale struck Mindanao in Philippines on Friday, the National Centre for Seismology said. The depth of the earthquake was measured at 140 km. According to the NCS, the tremors were felt at about 14:41:47 IST. "Earthquake of Magnitude:6.0, Occurred on 08-03-2024, 14:41:47 IST, Lat: 5.81Long: 126.90, Depth: 140 Km, Location: Mindanao, Philip.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Postpone quake and fire drills scheduled this summer to avoid heat index emergencies and mass casualties

Postpone quake and fire drills scheduled this summer to avoid heat index emergencies and mass casualties.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

11 trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi

Eleven human trafficking victims have been rescued in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, the Naval Forces Western Mindanao reported yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

DENR eyes seawater desalination to supply small island barangays

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is eyeing desalination or the conversion of seawater into freshwater to provide drinking water to small island barangays in the country as part of the government’s efforts to address freshwater inaccessibility to some 40 million Filipinos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Better data, resource valuation needed for Southeast Asian wetlands — ACB

Wetlands, such as rivers, lakes, peatlands, marshes, mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, mudflats, and shallow coral reefs, are considered the "kidneys of the Earth" because of their capacity to purify the soil and provide drinking water to communities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Korean makeup artist reveals tricks behind K-pop, K-drama clean look

For South Korean makeup artist Hwaju, achieving the look requires "clean makeup."  .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Watsons unveils Naturals lineup with Prestige Rose variant, redefining clean beauty through affordability and quality

Watsons, a leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer, continues its commitment to making clean beauty accessible. The brand proudly announces the expansion of its Naturals lineup, offering a diverse range of head-to-toe personal care products. Crafted with over 90% natural ingredients and free from harsh chemicals, this collection reflects Watsons’ dedication to providing affordable and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Tell it to SunStar: Common myths about clean energy transition in the Philippines

Tell it to SunStar: Common myths about clean energy transition in the Philippines.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Zamboanga City marks Earth Day with coastal clean-up

Zamboanga City marks Earth Day with coastal clean-up.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

$41m to support clean energy in South East Asia

New Zealand is demonstrating its commitment to reducing global greenhouse emissions, and supporting clean energy transition in South East Asia, through a contribution of NZ$41 million (US$25 million) in climate finance to the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-led Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM).Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts announced the initia.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

ACEN, Rockefeller Foundation eye first coal-to-clean energy initiative

The first coal to clean credit initiative pilot project could save up to 19 million tons of carbon emissions through the decommissioning of a coal plant, ACEN Corp. and the Rockefeller Foundation said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

DTI, UNSC partner to secure PH s clean energy transition

DTI, UNSC partner to secure PH s clean energy transition.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Alliance Global taps Meralco’s MPower for clean energy

The local retail electricity supplier of Manila Electric Co.is set to supply clean energy to Alliance Global Group Inc. of tycoon Andrew Tan......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Government grants $6.6 million to clean up old landfill sites

The Government has granted $6.6 million to clean up four historic New Zealand landfill and dump sites vulnerable to extreme weather events and coastal erosion.At the BlueGreens Forum in Paihia today Environment Minister Penny Simmonds said that the Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund grants will go towards fixing former landfills and dump sites in Tairwhiti, Southland, Canterbury and Nelson.  "These.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

SMC ramping up clean energy investments

Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. is poised to amplify its investment in clean energy to support the growing power requirements of the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

3 Northern Luzon cities named ‘Asean Clean Tourist Cities’

Three cities in Northern Luzon were recognized as “clean tourist cities” in Southeast Asia......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024