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Japan grants P281M to farm-to-school meals project in BARMM

The Farm-to-School Meals project of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) links smallholder farmers and fisherfolk with primary schools to provide school children in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) with nutritious meals......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Ship-breaking operations of stranded vessel stopped amid health concerns

Ship-breaking operations of stranded vessel stopped amid health concerns.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

DSWD-Davao raises child feeding budget to P21

The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has increased its budget for the Supplementary Feeding Program to P21 per child, up from the previous P15 allocation. Kyla Denise T. Pamat, a nutritionist dietician at DSWD-Davao, shared in a radio interview on Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on January 26, 2024, that the enhancement is a result of a budget insertion in 2023. The 13th cycle targets 122,400 children in Davao Region, with five local government units (LGUs) already initiating the feeding program, while others are in the procurement process. The program focuses on children aged two to four in child development centers and supervised neighborhood places, providing hot meals (rice and viand) for 80 days and alternative meals (pancake, nutribun, and fruit salad) for 40 days during the 120 feeding days. Additionally, selected LGUs with a prevalent number of underweight children receive milk feeding for the entire duration. The 12th cycle showed an 82.27 percent improvement in the weight of underweight children, reducing their number from 4,567 to 784 after the 120 feeding days. Pamat highlighted its alignment with Republic Act 11037, also known as the Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act, and encouraged LGUs, communities, and parents to support the program for continuous improvement......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Naia rehab: SMC-led consortium bags P170-B project

As early as next year, passengers using Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) could expect improved management of the congested international gateway as a consortium led by San Miguel Corp. (SMC) takes over its operations and maintenance, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The DOTr announced on Friday that the solicited bidding for the highly.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

PUJ driver offers free rides, snacks to passengers on his birthday

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A jeepney driver from Balud, San Fernando, offered free rides to his passengers on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, as he celebrated his 53rd birthday. Catalino Villasan said that he has been doing this since 2018. In addition to the free rides, he also gave free burgers to his first 60 passengers......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Customs revives declaration forms for arriving international passengers at NAIA

THE filled out Customs declaration forms for arriving international passengers at the NAIA Terminals is being revived by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and is now under pilot testing. BOC-NAIA district collector Atty Yasmin Mapa said that international passengers arriving in the country are now obliged to submit […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

SMC OK to add MPTC Indonesia in joint venture

Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is open to including the Indonesian segment of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) in the planned merger of the toll road operators......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

SMC starts works on Pangasinan tollway

Food-to-infrastructure conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has started the civil works for the Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX), laying the bedrock for a P34-billion project that would improve travel and tourism in Northern Luzon......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Green groups to SMC: Stop gas projects after PAREX scrapped

Facing concerns over potential environmental damage and impact on heritage sites and communities, SMC CEO and President Ramon Ang said on Monday that the conglomerate is abandoning plans for the toll road project......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

SMC to start Bulacan airport development in 2025

Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) targets to start airport development works at its P740-billion international gateway project in Bulacan next year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

BDO readies SMC financial war chest for NAIA

The country’s largest bank is preparing the financing package that will fund the P122.3-billion rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), with San Miguel Corp. (SMC) just weeks away from signing the concession for the project on March 18......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

SMC launches PHL’s first complete biodiversity offset Site in Bulacan

San Miguel Aerocity, Inc. (SMAI), a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation (SMC), has inaugurated its Saribuhay sa Dampalit project in Barangay Pamarawan, Malolos, Bulacan. This pioneering initiative marks the launch of the Philippines’ first Biodiversity Offset Program (BOP)  — part of the company’s nature-based solutions to building its New Manila International Airport project (NMAI) in ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Cebu bus terminals: 100,000 passengers expected on March 27

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 100,000 passengers are expected to flock to two of the biggest bus terminals here in Cebu for the Holy Week this year. As early as 7 a.m. on Holy Wednesday, dozens already queued for buses at the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) in the North Reclamation Area. READ MORE:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

10 passengers rescued near Romblon after motorbanca malfunction

A total of 10 distressed passengers were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard and Municipal Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Office after experiencing vehicular trouble in the vicinity waters off Romblon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Snake on a plane alarms passengers on AirAsia flight

Passengers on a Thai AirAsia flight from Bangkok to Phuket had a nasty surprise when a snake was spotted slithering around in one of the cabin’s overhead compartments. A TikTok video starring the reptilian stowaway was shared by user @wannabnailssalon, and has since chalked up 3.4 million views on the platform. When the snake was.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Rhian Ramos back home after sleeping in Dubai airport floor for 2 days

Kapuso actress Rhian Ramos is finally home after getting stranded in Dubai airport due to heavy flooding......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Rhian Ramos na-trap ng baha sa Dubai, nagpasaklolo

Nag-alala ang aktres na si Rhian Ramos matapos ma-stranded sa Dubai dahil sa pagbuhos ng malakas na ulan sa United Arab Emirates at mga karatig bansa. The post Rhian Ramos na-trap ng baha sa Dubai, nagpasaklolo first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan was struck Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century.  At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded. READ MORE: Taiwan earthquake: Live updates Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Raymond gives MCWD ‘go signal’

Raymond gives MCWD ‘go signal’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Andrew Nembhard s late 3 gives Pacers 111-106 victory over Knicks

Andrew Nembhard s late 3 gives Pacers 111-106 victory over Knicks.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024