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Earth Hour electricity savings reached 132.11 megawatts – DOE

Electricity savings from last Saturday’s Earth Hour increased by 110.73 percent to 132.11 megawatts from last year’s savings of 62.69 MW, according to the Department of Energy......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

SB19 s Pablo leads Earth Hour in Manila

SB19 leader Pablo, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippine's new Earth Hour Music Ambassador, led the annual switch-off event in Manila City last weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Marcos Jr. vows to fund coconut export program

President Marcos has vowed to provide funding for a Philippine Coconut Authority program that aims to plant 100 million coconut trees by the end of his term to reach the goal of making the Philippines the number one coconut exporting country in the world......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Time to Shine: Make Your Mark for Earth Hour at SM Malls

Small actions can make a big difference. This year, SM Supermalls invites everyone to #GiveAnHourForEarth by joining millions around the world in the annual Global Lights Switch Off on March 23 from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. This 2024, SM marks 16 years of commitment in supporting the annual campaign initiated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Historically low valuation

The Philippine stock market bloodbath over the past two years saw the PSEi plummet from 7,122.6 on the last trading day of 2021 to 6,566.4 on the last trading day of 2022 for a 7.8 percent annual retreat and slide even further in 2023 to close at 6,450.0 on the last trading day of the year. In terms of valuation, the PSEi’s 2023 year-end 12.9x price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio does not fare well when compared against its past performance in prior years......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Sara reveals she will run in next polls

Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Marcos 2021 negative drug test result brought up in Senate PDEA leaks hearing

Representatives of the hospital that administered the drug test of then-presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2021 assured senators there was nothing irregular with how the test, which produced negative results, was conducted......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Papua New Guinea stick to experience in T20 World Cup 2024 squad

New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Ready for their second appearance at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Papua New Guinea have named their 15-member squad set to feature in Group C at the tournament. As he did at the 2021 edition of the tournament, Assad Vala leads the Barramundis, who sealed their spot for this year's competition via the East Asia-Pacific regional final in July 2023. Vala is one of 10 players from their 2021 ca.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Hunger highest since 2021 – SWS poll

More Filipinos experienced involuntary hunger in the first quarter of the year, the highest since 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent Social Weather Stations surveyshowed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

TikTok video on translating Cebuano term to English goes viral

CEBU CITY, Philippines– TikTok sensation Ms. Steffy posted a video that put netizens in a dilemma, questioning themselves, “So, unsaon man jud ni pag-ingon?” This simple jeepney scenario could be relatable to some and has gotten everyone thinking of how they can say the Cebuano phrase, “Plete, palihug.” Steffy Medoza from Consolacion, Cebu posted a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Kiko Pangilinan files cyber libel raps vs YouTuber, Google over malicious videos

Kiko Pangilinan said that the owner of the YouTube channel “Bungangera TV” had posted libelous videos on the video platform that involved the former senator’s family......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

International Environmental Education Day: Little things we can do for a bigger, greener tomorrow

For International Environmental Education Day on January 26, here are some things we can do to help the Earth.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

RESULTS: February 2024 Mechanical Engineers and Certified Plant Mechanics Licensure Examination

PRESS RELEASE: 4,458 out of 6,770 passed the Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination and 65 out of 108 passed the Certified Plant Mechanics Licensure Examination. Congratulations!.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

PCPC admits internal plant issue prolonged return to Panay grid

The Palm Concepcion Power Corp. admitted to the Senate that its plant caused and prolonged the power outage on Panay Island at the start of January......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

First Gen to upgrade, expand Casecnan plant

Lopez-led First Gen Corp. is expanding and upgrading the Casecnan hydroelectric power plant after taking over the facility last month......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Plant-Based Protein and its Potential to Prevent Chronic Diseases in Women – The Daily Guardian

Title: New Study Shows Plant Protein Promotes Healthier Aging in Women A groundbreaking study conducted on over 48,000 women as part of the Nurses’ Health.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Russia to launch major EV project in Egypt

A Moscow-based electric car producer is set to build a components plant in Giza Egyptian real estate major GV Investments and Russian electric vehicle producer Concordia have struck a deal for the construction of a plant to produce EV components in Egypt, the Russian company announced on its website on Thursday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Biz Leaders Welcome Coal-Fired Power Plant Expansion in Toledo City to Prevent Outages

Business stakeholders in Cebu welcomed the expansion project of a coal-fired power plant in Toledo City as a way to prevent outages that happened in Aklan early this year. They said that concerns about the environment will be “outweighed” by the economic benefits that will come with more power supply considering the dwindling reserves in […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Septage treatment plant eyed for operation in Q3

AN OFFICIAL from the Davao City Water District (DCWD) revealed that the water district is planning to operationalize its Septage Management Program (SMP) treatment plant by the third quarter of 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024