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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

Rural Missionaries of Philippines: Can we get back to our ministries?

For more than two years, the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines is unable to access their funds in the bank and use them for their mission activities......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Air Supply getting biopic to mark 50th year

Soft rock duo Air Supply will mark its 50th year since its formation with a biopic detailing the years Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock spent together in the industry......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Spice Girls reunite at Victoria Beckham s 50th birthday party

Members of the British girl group the Spice Girls came together to celebrate the 50th birthday of singer-designer Victoria Beckham, known in the group as Posh Spice......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

MMFF 2024: 50th year to accept 8 films, show past entries for P50

The City of Manila will be the host for this year's milestone 50th year of the Metro Manila Film Festival as the annual event expects to accept eight entries (four based on scripts, while the other remaining four films as finished products) and screen past films in select cinemas for P50. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Maharlika fund eyes JV for rural telco towers

The Maharlika Investment Corp.is in the process of tapping foreign partners for a joint venture in building telecommunication towers in rural areas in a bid to address the digital gap......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

PLDT arm strengthens tieup with Tarlac rural bank

The business arm of PLDT Inc. has strengthened its partnership to further boost the digitalization journey of Signabank Rural Bank of Sta. Ignacia based in Tarlac......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

PLDT arm strengthens partnership with tarlac rural bank

The business arm of PLDT Inc. has strengthened its partnership to further boost the digitalization journey of Signabank Rural Bank of Sta. Ignacia based in Tarlac......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Producers Savings Bank acquires Leyte rural bank

Producers Savings Bank Corp. has completed its merger with one more rural bank, bolstering the bank’s assets and profit growth via its branch network expansion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

BFP feeds, orients rural school children in San Carlos

BFP feeds, orients rural school children in San Carlos.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Moalboal s native chicken production project set to boost rural incomes, agricultural productivity

Moalboal s native chicken production project set to boost rural incomes, agricultural productivity.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Sen. Go advises Doreco to shape up

DABAWENYO Senator, Christopher "Bong" Go urged Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Doreco) – the province’s sole power distributor – to "shape up" after receiving complaints from residents due to frequent power outages......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

First-in-Davao developments by property pioneer, Alsons Dev

FOR over 60 years, Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev), one of Davao’s longest-standing real estate developers, has grown alongside the city, actively shaping its economic and physical transformation. As the city celebrates the 87th Araw ng Dabaw, we look back on Alsons Dev’s iconic commercial and residential developments that have left an indelible mark on Davao City’s landscape......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Extraordinary Attorney Woo actor Kang Tae Oh to star in romcom after completing military service

Korean actor Kang Tae-oh is set to star in a romantic-comedy drama set in a rural potato research institute as his first major project after completing his mandatory military service. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Spanish business chamber celebrates 125th anniversary

Top business leaders, government officials and dignitaries came together to celebrate the historic 125th anniversary of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines through La Fiesta, an event commemorating the rich history, culture and trade relations between Spain and the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

TURNING POINT: Is the Wheel of Justice in Motion?

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 10 January)—The information attributed to Harry Roque, former spokesperson of Ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, that the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors are already here in the Philippines and have started their investigation on Duterte’s catastrophic drug war, has apparently scared the shit out of Senator Bato de la Rosa. Bato said […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Moovr launches new electric bikes, scooters around BGC, Makati, McKinley Hill

Electric vehicle sharing service Moovr has revamped its mobile application and launched new electric scooter and bicycle units around Metro Manila's key central business districts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

IRONMAN 70.3 marks 10th anniversary with Lapu-Lapu race

The IRONMAN Philippines celebrates a milestone 10th anniversary staging of its 70.3 triathlon series in Lapu-Lapu City on April 21, featuring a diverse and international roster of competitors, all vying for the overall championships in the men’s and women’s divisions......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Cong. Alvarez says Nordeco must discontinue its ‘unreliable’ service

Davao del Norte First District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez said Northern Davao Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Nordeco) should stop providing electricity due to its expensive charges and unreliability......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

TURNING POINT: The Sword of Damocles

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 03 February) – Last November when the House of Representatives passed a resolution urging the palace to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) on its probe of the war on drugs in the country, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared to study the possibility of rejoining the Court. Yet, he […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024