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Samal resort gets notice of violation over hawksbill turtle hatchlings
The Department of Natural Resources-Davao Region (DENR-Davao) has issued a notice of violation to Isla Reta Beach Resort in Samal for the illegal possession of hawksbill turtle hatchlings. The resort violated Republic Act 9147, which prohibits the exploitation of wildlife resources and their habitats. The law strictly prohibits collecting, hunting, or possessing wildlife or their by-products, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. In response to the notice, the resort's owner must release the turtle hatchlings within a day, or face legal action. Despite the resort's intention to care for and release the hatchlings after six months, DENR-Davao found 130 hatchlings inside styro boxes and emphasized the critical importance of immediately releasing them to ensure their survival. The Philippines recognizes five sea turtle species, with hawksbill and leatherback classified as critically endangered. DENR-Davao encourages individuals to report wildlife sightings and pledges to conduct public awareness campaigns for wildlife conservation. Isla Reta Beach Resort faced criticism for unauthorized plans to raise the hatchlings......»»
Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces
The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»
BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»
Donation docs specify Boljoon panels stay with National Museum
A document obtained by Rappler shows that the donors and the National Museum are aware that the panels are from Boljoon, Cebu.....»»
WATCH: Visiting Cebu’s Basilica Minore del Santo Niño during Sinulog 2024
Rappler Visayas reporter John Sitchon shows the wonders of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño in a tour during the 459th Fiesta Señor in the province of Cebu.....»»
FACT CHECK | PDP Laban shows incomplete data of Publicus survey favorable to Sara Duterte
MindaNews fact-checked a Facebook post of political party Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban) that Vice President Sara Duterte gained the highest approval rating among national government officials in the 2023 fourth quarter survey of Publicus Asia, Inc. The post is misleading as it did not indicate that while she had the […].....»»
MTRCB extends to 28 days suspension of Duterte SMNI shows
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board dismissed the appeal filed by Sonshine Media Network International on the MTRCB’s suspension of two SMNI television programs that feature former president Rodrigo Duterte and his former official Lorraine Badoy. .....»»
53 Mindanaoan lawmakers reject Duterte’s calls for Mindanao secession
Fifty-three House lawmakers from Mindanao signed a manifesto on Wednesday that expressed opposition to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s proposal to secede Mindanao, saying that the challenges that have beset the region can be solved through a “united and sovereign Philippines.".....»»
1st LD Writethru: Philippine volcano erupts, spews 5km high plume of ash, gas
MANILA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- The Kanlaon volcano in central Philippines erupted Monday evening, spewing a column of ash and gas that rose to 5,000 meters, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. "The explosive eruption produced a voluminous and incandescent plume that rapidly rose to 5,000 meters above the vent and probable pyroclastic density currents approximately 2 to 3 km down the southern.....»»
1st LD Writethru: Philippine volcano erupts, spews 5km high plume of ash, gas
MANILA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- The Kanlaon volcano in central Philippines erupted Monday evening, spewing a column of ash and gas that rose to 5,000 meters, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. "The explosive eruption produced a voluminous and incandescent plume that rapidly rose to 5,000 meters above the vent and probable pyroclastic density currents approximately 2 to 3 km down the southern.....»»
Cebu’s inflation rate rose in Feb compared to January
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES – Cebu’s inflation rate rose slightly in February compared to lJanuary as prices have gone up in most parts of the province including the tri-cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. This was after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu Province announced the current inflation rate of Cebu including the Highly Urbanized Cities.....»»
Donita Rose pang-finale sa ‘That’s Acting’ noon: Palagi akong palpak!
NEVER naisip o na-feel ng TV host-actress na si Donita Rose na maganda siya noong kanyang kabataan. Sa katunayan, lumaki siyang mahiyain at mababa ang self-confidence kahit na palagi siyang sinasabihan ng mga tao na mukha siyang manika. “When I was a little girl I would always remember na sinasabi talaga sa akin ng mga.....»»
Donita Rose says marrying virgin husband an answered prayer
Actress Donita Rose descibed her husband Felson Palad as an "answered prayer.".....»»
Donita Rose kinuwestiyon si Lord: Makasalanan naman tayong lahat!
NAKARANAS din ng matinding depresyon ang actress-host na si Donita Rose pero hindi ito naging dahilan para hayaan na lang niyang masira ang kanyang buhay. Dahil sa kanyang mga pinagdaanan nitong mga nagdaang taon, hindi na niya in-expect na mabibigyan uli siya ng isang taong makakasama at makakatuwang sa buhay. Ayon kay Donita, parang isang.....»»
Donita Rose hiniling kay Lord na bigyan ng asawang virgin: Natupad siya!
MAY isang bagay palang hiniling ang TV host-actress na si Donita Rose kay Lord kung bibigyan man siya ng bagong karelasyon. “Answered prayer” kung ituring ng dating VJ ang kanyang second husband na si Felson Palad na isang gospel recording artist at events host. Sa guesting ni Donita sa nakaraang episode ng “Fast Talk with.....»»
Gov’t debt stock rose to P14.79 trillion as of Jan
MANILA, Philippines — The government’s outstanding debt rose in January due to a weak peso and after the Marcos administration borrowed more from local creditors than what it paid for its maturing liabilities, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported Friday. Data showed state obligations increased 1.9 percent month-on-month to P14.79 trillion as of January. ALSO READ:.....»»
Antipolo shrine gets papal ‘Golden Rose’
The International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage or the Antipolo church has received a ”Golden Rose” or Rosa d’Oro from Pope Francis......»»
Oil prices headed for weekly gains as Israel rejects ceasefire offer
(Reuters) – Oil prices rose in early trade on Friday, on track for weekly gains, with tensions persisting in the Middle East after Israel rejected a ceasefire offer from Hamas. Brent futures climbed 8 cents, or 0.1%, to $81.71 a barrel by 0119 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 17 cents, or.....»»
PSEi surges with strong foreign buying ahead of Lunar New Year break
MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose on Thursday due to strong foreign buying ahead of the long weekend. By the end of trading, the PSEi went up by 0.29 percent (20.12 points) to reach 6,850.16, while the broader All Shares index rose by 0.21 percent (7.45 points) to 3,574.21. There will be.....»»
PH debt rose to P14.62 trillion in 2023
PH debt rose to P14.62 trillion in 2023.....»»