Pinoys urged to reduce plastic use
Filipinos should reduce plastic use as the country remains a top contributor to ocean plastic pollution, producing at least 2.7 million metric tons of plastic waste annually, an environmental group said yesterday......»»
Plastic makes up 90% of Manila Bay litter — monitoring survey
Around 90% of the 12 million pieces of marine litter collected from Manila Bay's coastline were plastic, a new study revealed, highlighting the urgent need for stricter policy implementation and an integrated marine waste management plan. .....»»
Garcia wants Cebu LGUs to turn plastic waste into cash
Garcia wants Cebu LGUs to turn plastic waste into cash.....»»
Coca-Cola PH ramps up plastic bottle recycling efforts
Coca-Cola PH ramps up plastic bottle recycling efforts.....»»
EDITORIAL - State of emergency
What will it take to allow on-time release of plastic driver’s license cards in this country? Since the previous administration, there has been a backlog in the release of the plastic driver’s license cards, with motorists instead issued temporary paper licenses......»»
LTO declares ‘state of emergency’ on plastic driver’s license
The Land Transportation Office is under a “state of emergency” amid the shortage of plastic cards needed to print driver’s licenses......»»
Private firms urged to tap EWA services
The private sector is urged to tap earned wage access services to reduce financial stress among Filipinos who often run low in cash as they await the next paycheck......»»
New Ginebra ad campaign highlights Pinoys’ resilience
Ginebra San Miguel has unveiled its “Lamang ang May Tapang” ad campaign through popular digital platforms Facebook and YouTube, focusing on Pinoys’ courage to rise above circumstances and strive for a better future......»»
LTO-7 to deputize police to reduce traffic incidents on TCH
CEBU CITY, Philippines — To reduce traffic incidents on the Transcentral Highway (TCH) in Balamban town, the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) will deputize police along this highly-traversed route. In a press statement, LTO-7 Director Glen Galario is set to authorize police personnel to be part of LTO’s deputized agents. A deputation seminar.....»»
Philippine launches ambitious railway development plan
In a bid to alleviate the Philippine economy, reduce traffic congestion, enhance connectivity, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance food security across the archipelago, the government has launched an ambitious railway development plan that aims to modernize and significantly expand the country’s railway network......»»
Mayor Caluag seeks to reduce unemployment
Mayor Caluag seeks to reduce unemployment.....»»
Envi group urges city council to craft ordinance to reduce urban heat
A DAVAO City-based environment group advocates for crafting a local green building ordinance to reduce the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect in highly developed areas. Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS), in its Facebook post on Thursday, April 11, 2024, said that in their year-long investigation on UHI from April 2022 to April 2023, they formulated key strategies in lessening heat accumulation in urban areas......»»
Guimaras PPOC pushes for collective efforts to reduce traffic accidents
Guimaras PPOC pushes for collective efforts to reduce traffic accidents.....»»
India s $1 pill could be key to curing cancer - report
Researchers at the TATA Institute have developed a medicine that could prevent the recurrence of cancer and reduce the side effects of treatment by 50% The TATA Institute in Mumbai has developed a pill that could prevent the recurrence of cancer and reduce the side effects of treatment by 50%, the Economic Tim.....»»
Tell it to SunStar: Reduce our waste footprint
Tell it to SunStar: Reduce our waste footprint.....»»
Health experts urged to report adverse effects of anesthesia
Healthcare professionals have been urged to immediately report any adverse reaction related to the use of anesthesia, the Food and Drug Administration said yesterday......»»
No reason to prevent Ukraine from attacking Russia - Latvian president
NATO should allow Kiev to use Western weapons to strike targets inside Russia, Edgars Rinkevics has said Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics has urged Western countries to lift restrictions on the use of weapons donated to Ukraine, saying there's "no reason" to prevent Kiev from attacking Russia. In an.....»»
UN rapporteur urged to investigate government s use of trolls
A House minority lawmaker has called on a visiting United Nations special rapporteur to probe the government’s alleged use of “trolls” or anonymous accounts for propaganda......»»
PRO-7 warns against use of marijuana-flavored vapes
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) has issued a stern warning against the use and proliferation of marijuana-flavored vape products. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, the PRO-7 spokesperson, said that they will arrest individuals who sell vapes mixed with marijuana oil. The sale and use of marijuana remains.....»»
ASEAN urged to champion ambitious global plastics pact
Southeast Asia is severely impacted by plastic pollution, which poses threats to the environment and human health......»»
D& L cements lead in plastic upcycling technologies
D&L Industries Inc. has cemented its position as the first and only company in the Philippines to offer technologies that bring new life into plastics that are considered as low value or non-recyclable, such as single-use plastics......»»