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Converting ponds to salt farms threatens mangrove restoration, conservationists warn

As the government seeks to revitalize the country's struggling salt industry, conservationists warn that allowing abandoned, undeveloped, and underutilized (AUU) fishponds to be converted into salt farms risks exacerbating the degradation of mangroves......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Quezon City now has 1,026 urban farms

From 754 in the first half of the year, the number of urban farms in Quezon City has reached 1,026, the local government said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

DENR mobilizing $278 million foreign-funded projects

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is mobilizing over $278 million worth of foreign-funded projects this year for biodiversity, climate change and environment programs to strengthen environmental resiliency and sustainability in local government units......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Floating Solar Farms – Part 2

Floating Solar Farms – Part 2.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Batanes seaport to be funded by US

A plan is underway to construct a United States-funded civilian port in Batanes, chosen for its strategic significance and proximity to Taiwan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Negros Island Region creation to move government service closer to people

Negros Island Region creation to move government service closer to people.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Senators praise Comelec for suspending people’s initiative proceedings

MANILA, Philippines —  Senators rejoiced at the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to suspend all proceedings related to a people’s initiative aimed at amending the 1987 Constitution, saying that it is nothing but a victory for the Filipino people. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, in a statement, said the Philippine government has finally.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

DSWD duty-bound to implement GAA provisions faithfully – DSWD exec

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday (February 13) welcomed questions by senators on the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program or AKAP which is funded under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2024. DSWD Undersecretary for Legislative Affairs Fatima Aliah Dimaporo said the agency respects the power of the purse by […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Duterte, PDP-Laban senators to visit Cebu City on April 19

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the 2025 midterm elections draw near, candidates are now gearing up for strategic moves, especially considering that the filing of Certificates of Candidacy is in October this year. Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, alongside senators from Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban), is set to visit Cebu City this.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

US senators seek $500 million aid for AFP

Two American senators have filed a measure seeking to boost the alliance of the Philippines and the US through a significant increase in military financing as concerns grow over China’s aggressive acts in the South China Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

PNP, senators clash on rifle ownership

The Philippine National Police and some senators yesterday aired opposing views on civilians owning semi-automatic rifles......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Senators defend P100 wage hike

Senators yesterday defended their legislated salary increase recently passed on second reading, following a comment from an Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) official who called the P100 wage hike a “catastrophe.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Senators question P26.7 billion ‘ayuda’ fund

About P26.7 billion worth of financial assistance under the Department of Social Welfare and Development was questioned by senators yesterday during the continuation of a public hearing on the people’s initiative or PI......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Speaker hits senators’ ‘very toxic rhetoric’ vs House

Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday hit back at senators, asking them to “just focus on their jobs instead of attacking the lower chamber.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

No LEDAC; Marcos Jr. meets separately with senators, congressmen

Amid feuding over the people’s initiative to amend the Constitution, President Marcos met separately yesterday with congressmen and senators instead of convening the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Super health center brings healthcare services closer to far-flung barangays of Nueva Valencia

Super health center brings healthcare services closer to far-flung barangays of Nueva Valencia.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Malacañang heritage concerts to bring students closer to arts

Malacañang will hold concerts at the Goldenberg Mansion to bring students closer to the arts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Gino Padilla reacts to Adie s cover of Closer You & I featuring DonBelle

Gino Padilla's hit song "Closer You and I" has been covered by fellow Filipino singer Adie, giving the track some fresh new love......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Romeo Lumagui: Beyond taxes

Whether it’s a selfie, an autograph or a video greeting — the country’s top taxman willingly obliges as he tries to bring the difficult yet necessary concept of tax closer to Filipinos. There is a running joke that in every administration, only one or two government officials will have a more appealing look that would often pique the public’s interest beyond their official job description......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

While hiding from Congress, Quiboloy hurls conspiracies on social media

Senators want Quiboloy to face accusations that he abused members of his church. His response? Post an audio recording on social media claiming there is a Marcos-approved plot to kill him......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024