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DA, DTI urged to enforce stricter price monitoring during Holy Week
A lawmaker has called on the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Trade and Industry to keep an eye on possible price surges during the Holy Week and set suggested retail price on basic commodities......»»
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. .....»»
Restricting minors’ access to vape pushed
MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa on Tuesday called for stricter enforcement of regulations to prevent minors from accessing tobacco products, especially vape. Herbosa cited that while minors are not legally allowed to purchase such products, many of them can still be seen using them. “Technically, by law, 18 years old and above.....»»
EDITORIAL - Doctors doing business
A public health advocate first sounded the alarm recently, saying several doctors were prescribing medicines from a pharmaceutical company in exchange for expensive gifts including luxury vehicles......»»
Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon
The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorship and was an ardent human rights advocate in the ensuing years. He died of undisclosed causes at the age of 84.Saguisag, along with Jose Diokno, Lore.....»»
Mga dok kasabwat ng pharma firm
Hiniling ng isang health reform advocate kay Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa na siyasatin ang ulat na may mga doktor ang tumatanggap ng cash at malalaking insentibo kapalit ng pagreseta ng gamot ng pinapaborang pharmaceutical company. The post Mga dok kasabwat ng pharma firm first appeared on Abante......»»
NGCP, ECCP sign deal to advance renewable energy development
In a landmark move toward fostering innovation and sustainability in the energy landscape of the country, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines have inked an agreement to formalize their commitment to mutually advocate the utilization of renewable energy resources in the Philippines to increase the country’s power supply and energy generation......»»
2 aso duguan matapos putulan ng tenga ng magnanakaw: Grabe po iyak ko!
KINONDENA ng mga animal welfare advocate ang panibagong insidente ng pangmamaltrato sa hayop sa Legaspi City. Matapos mag-viral ang walang-awang pagpatay ng isang lalaki sa Golden Retriever na si Killua, isa na namang pagmamalupit sa aso ang naiulat kahapon. Base sa mga report, dalawang liverline shih tzu ang pinutulan ng tenga ng hindi pa nakikilalang.....»»
Maine Mendoza, Kylie Verzosa wasak ang puso sa pagpanaw ni Dr. Gia Sison
NAGLULUKSA ang online community, pati ang ilang celebrities sa pagpanaw ng host at mental health advocate na si Dr. Gia Sison. Ilan lamang sa nagbigay-pugay ay sina Maine Mendoza at Kylie Verzosa na inalala ang pagiging mabuting kaibigan sa kanila ng namayapang doktora. “This is so sad. Rest easy, Doc Gia. You will be remembered.....»»
DOT seeks inclusion in protected areas board amid Chocolate Hills issue
Department of Tourism Sec. Christina Frasco —INQUIRER.net file photo / Ryan Leagogo After the recent controversy surrounding a resort development near Chocolate Hills in Sagbayan town, Bohol, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced plans to advocate for its inclusion in the national government’s Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco stated during a.....»»
An advocate for IBD
You’ll forgive me this “proud papa” moment if I preface this week’s column with the news that our unica hija Demi Dalisay Ricario, who’s unbelievably turning 50 later this year, represented Asian-Americans – and indeed the Philippines – on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC recently to lobby for changes in US health laws on behalf of patients......»»
LIST: Mga pelikula, series na perfect sa inyong Valentine’s binge
NAGHAHANAP ba kayo ng entertainment na punong-puno ng pagmamahal upang maging extra special ang buwan ng pag-ibig? Narito ang ilang pelikula at serye mula sa streaming service na Netflix na talaga namang papakiligin o kaya naman papaiyakin ka kahit meron kang partner, hopeless romantic, self-love advocate o kaya naman ay justice warrior. Baka Bet Mo:.....»»
Journalist, advocate: Karen Davila and the work towards PH gender equality
Karen Davila is appointed as UN Women Philippines Goodwill Ambassador, advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment.....»»
Extreme heat closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide
Hena Khan, a ninth-grade student in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has struggled to focus on her studies this week as temperatures surpassed 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in the capital city.'There is no real education in schools in this punishing heat,' she said. 'Teachers can't teach, students can't concentrate. Rather, our lives are at risk.'Khan is one of more than 40 million students who have been.....»»
Killings of female students alarm DepEd
The Department of Education has called on authorities to swiftly investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice in connection with the recent brutal killings of female students in Cebu and Batangas......»»
Background of Chinese students being checked
Police are conducting background checks on Chinese students in Cagayan province amid rumors they could be spies or are part of sleeper cells for the Chinese military......»»
Senate to invite BI on influx of Chinese students
Sen. Francis Escudero will invite the Bureau of Immigration in the upcoming investigation to shed light on the enrollment of Chinese students in schools in Cagayan province......»»
BI urged to shed light on influx of Chinese students in PH
BI urged to shed light on influx of Chinese students in PH.....»»
‘Unjust’ remarks vs Chinese students hit
“Unjust” and negative statements made by politicians regarding the presence of Chinese students in Cagayan contradict the Philippines’ efforts to attract Chinese tourists and investors, according to the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc......»»
Ang See slams ‘Sinophobia, racism’ over Chinese students
Civic leader Teresita Ang See has branded as “dangerous and unfortunate”what she described as the Sinophobia and racism that emerged amid reports on the influx of Chinese students in Cagayan......»»