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Dr. Chichoy Carabuena had a problem. He wanted the school he owned and ran – the Generoso Carabuena Academy of Pedagogy in Santa Vicenta – to place higher in both national and international rankings, partly so he could raise tuition fees and also so he could claim bragging rights among his university-president friends and drinking buddies. He had inherited the school from his grandfather; Generoso Carabuena was a banker who had collaborated with the Japanese and stolen the money they left behind to open a school for teachers, which was his wife’s dream, becoming a war hero in the process for outsmarting the enemy......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

DENR eyes seawater desalination to supply small island barangays

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is eyeing desalination or the conversion of seawater into freshwater to provide drinking water to small island barangays in the country as part of the government’s efforts to address freshwater inaccessibility to some 40 million Filipinos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Songkran water festival as a  celebration of life 

Water is life. Each culture has it’s own way of recognizing the value of water as part of rituals and practices, either for bathing, washing, drinking, or as a sacrifice. Water covers 70 percent of the earth’s surface and is vital for all known forms of life. The cells in our bodies consist of 65.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Filipino children get access to potable water thanks to innovative powdered mixture

With an average of 20 typhoons visiting the Philippines each year, rural and urban communities sustain significant damage to their sources of drinking water, including waterways and deep wells......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Nangingilo? Sensitive Ka!: Must-know Facts About “Pangingilo“

Nangingilo ka ba? Tooth sensitivity, or pangingilo, can make daily activities, like eating and drinking, uncomfortable. That tingling sensation brought about by pangingilo can be triggered when consuming something cold, hot, or sugary. While most people would immediately react by avoiding these foods and drinks, it’s just a temporary solution. It’s crucial to address the […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Better data, resource valuation needed for Southeast Asian wetlands — ACB

Wetlands, such as rivers, lakes, peatlands, marshes, mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, mudflats, and shallow coral reefs, are considered the "kidneys of the Earth" because of their capacity to purify the soil and provide drinking water to communities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Clean water finally

In July 2010 through a resolution, the United Nations General Assembly explicitly recognized the human right to water and sanitation and acknowledged that clean drinking water and sanitation are essential to the realization of all human rights......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

P250 billion needed to provide water for 40 million Pinoys

The government needs at least P250 billion to provide potable water and sanitation to at least 40 million Filipinos with no access yet to clean and safe drinking water, a ranking official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Shooting: Angry man shoots debt collector in San Fernando

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A furious 76-year-old man from San Fernando town, southern Cebu shot the lady collector of his lending business for neglecting her job. The man whom witnesses said was angered by the apparent negligence of his collector who was seen engaging in a drinking spree, also attempted to kill himself on Monday.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Drunk man drowns in Pasig River

A construction worker drowned when he went for a swim in the Pasig River as he and his workmates were enjoying a drinking session in Intramuros, Manila on Thursday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Ronaldo Valdez s family demands public apology from PNP

The family of the late actor Ronaldo Valdez has demanded the Philippine National Police a public apology for mishandling the veteran actor's case. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Go local: Homegrown food brands get spaces in SM’s new malls in Caloocan, Batangas, and Laguna

Homegrown brands Elliot Bar and Restaurant and Mahiwaga Café open in SM City Caloocan. There's Kwatogs and Juddie's Bulalohan in SM City Sto. Tomas, and Malia's Café and Restaurant in SM Center San Pedro......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Lawmaker urges agencies to enact ordinances vs SOGIE-based discrimination

A House lawmaker has called on local government units to enact ordinances that would protect LGBTQ persons against discrimination based on four existing laws that focus on safe spaces and protection from sexual abuse......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Manila councilor seeks probe of parking ‘MOA’

A councilor in Manila sought to look into the alleged “agreements” in the use of parking spaces along roads in the city between the local government and private individuals......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 26th, 2024

Bad location hurting vendors in new Agdao market

The Agdao Farmer’s Market Vendors Association sought the city council last March and requested the dry goods and variety section be moved to the ground floor which still have vacant spaces......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024

A global culinary adventure awaits at upcoming THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2024

Anticipate unparalleled networking, collaboration, and growth opportunities amidst fully subscribed booth spaces at the THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2024 featuring an impressive lineup of exhibitors from 45 countries and regions worldwide.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Global manufacturers support expansion of Philippines industrial sector

The move of the government to attract more manufacturing investments and diversify sources of foreign pledges is seen to increase demand for industrial spaces in the country, bringing in high value manufacturing investments such as semiconductors......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

KMC empowers Cebu businesses to embrace the future of work with flexible, fully serviced office solutions

In Cebu, a city brimming with entrepreneurial spirit and tech-savvy talent, a unique solution is emerging right-sizing physical presence and embracing the flexibility and focus of fully serviced office spaces provided by KMC Solutions......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

No-parking signages in vicinity of Basilica removed 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More parking spaces will now be available in the vicinity of the Basilica Minore Del Sto. Niño in Barangay Sto. Niño here. This after Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama ordered the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) to remove all the no-parking signages within the vicinity of the Basilica.  He also ordered the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

SP New Energy suspended again for public float violation

SP New Energy was suspended at the close of trading on Friday by the PSE after a block sale pushed SPNEC’s public float down to 19.57%, below the PSE’s minimum public float requirement of 20%......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024