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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......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Michael learns to rock (again)

Under the magnificent Abueva sun of The Peninsula Manila unfolded an enchanted garden where fairy-like brides glided and twirled for Michael Leyva’s grand reveal of his latest couture collection......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News17 hr. 21 min. ago

Senator wants Chocolate Hills resort demolished

To prevent more people and businesses from building structures in protected areas, Sen. Nancy Binay reiterated her proposal to have the Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort in Bohol demolished......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Igacos records 35K tourist arrivals from Mar 28 to 30

AMID the current power crisis, the Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) recorded nearly 35,000 tourists during the Lenten break......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Igacos mayor gives Nordeco deadline to OK power situation

ISLAND Garden City of Samal (Igacos) Mayor Al David Uy has given the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Nordeco) only until the end of June 30, 2024 to "online" the submarine cable, which would address the island's power situation......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Mayor Uy posts cryptic messages amid Igacos power problems

ISLAND Garden City of Samal (Igacos) Mayor Al David Uy posted cryptic messages regarding the power crisis in Igacos......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Florence: Beyond the Duomo & David

Florence is the many-splendored city between Venice and Rome, the enduring crown of the Renaissance period; a garden of art, antiquities, edifices — and the best leather goods in the world......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Samal residents rally vs power woes

Electricity consumers in the Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del Norte province joined an interfaith prayer rally over the weekend to protest the continued power woes in their area......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

DavNor’s IP women charity beneficiaries

BAE Rosita Q. Zafra, President of the IP Women Federation in Davao del Norte and the Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos), expressed gratitude as Indigenous People (IP) women were named beneficiaries of a charity event held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Philippine Women’s College of Davao (PWC)......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Chocolate Hills resort sarado na, hirit ng Bohol gov: We want to find the truth

HABANG mainit pa ang kontrobersiya sa viral resort sa gitna ng Chocolate Hills, pinatawag ni Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado ang ilang opisyal ng Sagbayan, Bohol. Ito ay para mabigyang-linaw ang ginawang pagpapatayo at operasyon ng Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort sa nasabing lugar. Ayon sa gobernador, makikipagpulong siya kay Sagbayan Mayor Restituto Suarez III, sa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

DENR stops operation of Chocolate Hills resort

MANILA, Philippines —  The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued a cease and desist order (CDO) against the controversial Chocolate Hills resort operating in a protected area in Bohol province. DENR Undersecretary for Field Operations Juan Miguel Cuna said the CDO was issued on March 14, putting Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort under close monitoring.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Jaclyn Jose gilubong na; Andi gi-awhag pagbalik sa showbiz

Gipahigayon karong adlaw nga Domingo ang inurnment sa abo sa beteranang aktres nga si Jaclyn Jose sa The Garden of the Divine Word Columbary sa Quezon City ug kini gitambungan sa iyang anak nga si Andi Eigenmann ug uban pa nila nga mga kabanay og mga higala. Ug bisan pa man sa ilang kasubo, grabe.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Jaclyn ihahatid na sa huling hantungan; Andi hinihikayat magbalik-showbiz

NGAYONG araw, March 10, magaganap ang inurnment sa labi ng yumaong veteran actress na si Jaclyn Jose sa The Garden of the Divine Word Columbary, sa E. Rodriguez, Quezon City. Inaasahan ang pagdalo ng mga kapamilya, mga kaanak at malalapit na kaibigan ng premyadong aktres sa paghahatid sa kanya sa huling hantungan. Abot-langit ang pasasalamat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Taguig closes Makati park for alleged lack of permits

The Taguig City government has ordered the closure of the Makati Park and Garden for allegedly not having the necessary permits to operate......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Makati hits Taguig enforcers’ ‘forced entry’ in public park

The city government of Makati on Friday condemned the attempt of Taguig traffic enforcers to “forcibly” enter the Makati Park and Garden......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Kindhearted ladies at the Birds of Paradise pop-up

On Valentine’s Day, the tight-knit group of Beng Aspillera, Madlen Faustmann, Jenny Paradies, Sylvia Singson, Ging Hizon, Marian Aboitiz, Katy Paradies, Tessa Tayag, Merce Melian Tovey, Cherry Salazar and Becca Jose from Assumption High School (San Lorenzo) 1968 met at the Makati Garden Club with an important goal to accomplish: organizing, fixing, and displaying the one-of-a-kind assorted European items for the weekend’s pop-up bazaar, aptly named Birds of Paradise......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Ppop rise for free, quality education in this year’s UP Fair

The six-day music festival happening from February 12 to 17 at UP Sunken Garden, will champion human rights advocacies that the UP student system fights for. The post Ppop rise for free, quality education in this year’s UP Fair appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

[WATCH] 'ShareAsia: Ming Ramos’ Instagrammable garden

What began as a place for the private horticultural collection of former First Lady Amelita 'Ming' Ramos is now also an events place.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Car-free Eiffel Tower zone? Paris mayor faces resistance

Mayor Anne Hidalgo said to general surprise this week that she wants to push ahead with a project to kick out the cars and create a continuous garden between the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero esplanade......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Global conference on research slated

The National Association of Public Secondary Schools of the Philippines Inc. will hold the first International Conference on Research Culture Management in Basic Education on Jan. 26 to 28 in Boracay Paradise Garden Resort and convention Center, Mangayad, Manoc-Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024