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Sandigan affirms dismissal of forfeiture vs 3 coco levy firms
The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the finality of the dismissal of a forfeiture case against three of the firms created out of the Coconut Industry Investment Fund, also known as the coco levy funds, during martial law......»»
Philippines launches campaign to boost halal industry
MANILA, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines on Tuesday launched a four-year plan to boost the halal industry, hoping to turn the country into a leading halal hub in the Asia-Pacific region by 2028. Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual said the Philippine Halal Industry Development Strategic Plan "aspires to establish the Philippines as a customer-focused, collaborative, comprehensive, and comp.....»»
Philippines launches campaign to boost halal industry
MANILA, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines on Tuesday launched a four-year plan to boost the halal industry, hoping to turn the country into a leading halal hub in the Asia-Pacific region by 2028. Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual said the Philippine Halal Industry Development Strategic Plan "aspires to establish the Philippines as a customer-focused, collaborative, comprehensive, and comp.....»»
EcoWaste Coalition Calls Out Quezon City Stores Selling Toxic Cosmetics with Mercury
21 January 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition criticized some beauty product stores in Quezon City for their flagrant violation of the ban on skin-lightening products containing mercury, a health-damaging chemical.Despite the citywide ban adopted in 2018 through Ordinance No. 2767 ahead of the 2020 phase-out deadline for mercury-added cosmetics under the Minamata Convention.....»»
As prices increase, farmers demand repeal of Rice Liberalization Law
“Farmers and consumers are demanding the strengthening of the rice industry as a solution to the perennial rice inflation, now nearing an all-time high rate that is expected to continue until July." The post As prices increase, farmers demand repeal of Rice Liberalization Law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Davao cacao council eyes projects to up farmers’ income
THE chairperson of the Davao Region Cacao Industry Development Council (DRCIDC) shared that they are preparing projects to increase the farmers’ income with the help of Mennonite Economic Development Associates (Meda)......»»
Praise for PH energy investment climate
Praise for PH energy investment climate.....»»
ACEN gets higher rating for climate change report
Ayala-owned ACEN Corp. has secured a “B” rating from environmental non-profit disclosure system CDP for its climate change disclosure, moving two levels up from last year’s rating......»»
GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change
GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change.....»»
GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change
GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change.....»»
Canada gives Philippines P1.1 billion aid for climate, healthcare efforts
Canada has announced some P1.1 billion in development assistance for the Philippines to support the latter’s efforts in climate adaptation, resilience against natural disasters and improved health care services......»»
‘Philippines needs more distributed, adaptable power generation’
Manila-based climate and energy policy group Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities has underscored the immediate need for increased distribution and adaptable power generation in the country in light of the recent blackouts in Panay.....»»
Billions for commercial tuna industry, crumbs for fisherfolk
Months of investigation by Bulatlat revealed that the booming commercial tuna industry in General Santos City, dubbed the Philippines’ “tuna capital,” favors industrial scale commercial fishing fleets at the expense of the livelihood of thousands of ordinary fisherfolk. The post Billions for commercial tuna industry, crumbs for fisherfolk appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Study says since 1979 climate change has made heat waves last longer, spike hotter, hurt more people
Climate change is making giant heat waves crawl slower across the globe and they are baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas, a new study finds. Since 1979, global heat waves are moving 20% more slowly — meaning more people stay hot longer — and they are happening 67%.....»»
Climate shocks on inflation can last up to 4 years – BSP
Climate-related inflation shocks may be felt for up to four years, causing a pronounced hike in headline inflation, a study by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Research Academy showed......»»
Spring came early: February likely warmest on record amid climate change
While data has not been finalized, three scientists say that February is on track to have the highest global average temperature ever recorded for that month, thanks to climate change and the El Nino.....»»
Advocates call for climate emergency in Mindanao
PMCJ urged the local governments in Mindanao to strengthen the capacity of localities to deal with the impacts of climate change, provide adequate shelter to displaced communities, and review current disaster prevention and response programs......»»
‘Vapedemic’ killing tobacco industry’
The proliferation of illegal, disposable vapes is reportedly killing the local tobacco industry as it reduces demand for tobacco-based products, leaving farmers with a shrinking market base......»»
Government OKs P432 million climate adaptation projects
The government has greenlighted some P432 million worth of projects meant to aid climate vulnerable areas in the Philippines......»»
Wegotmail: School-buildings and other buildings should follow climate-adaptive designs
Wegotmail: School-buildings and other buildings should follow climate-adaptive designs.....»»