Manila hosts Earth Hour 2024, calls for residents’ participation

The Manila City government encourages its residents and the public in general to participate in this year’s Earth Hour the city will host. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna led the event’s launch on Tuesday at the Bulwagang Villegas inside the Manila City Hall. The event was attended by representatives from World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines, Climate Change Commission and several other agencies….

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Green Climate Fund OKs US$26.3M grant to PH agri sector

The United Nations Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a US$26.3-million grant to the Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate Change (APACC) to help increase the resilience of vulnerable rural areas and transform the country’s agriculture sector towards climate resilience. The APA project is a submission by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…

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How an online delivery platform championed elderly gays during Pride Month

The vibrant colors of Pride Month weren’t just a visual spectacle this year in the Philippines. They served as a powerful symbol of community, partnership, and support for a special group often overlooked–the Golden Gays, the elderly members of the LGBTQIA+ community. At the heart of this heartwarming story is Lalamove Philippines, an online delivery…

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PH, Micronesia looking at enhancing tie up in maritime sector, peace and security

The Philippines and the Federated States of Micronesia are looking at strengthening their cooperation in various areas such as in the maritime sector, peace and security, people-to-people, and government-to-government partnerships. During a meeting in Malacanang Friday with Federated States of Micronesia President Wesley W. Simina, President Marcos said, “(f)or all of us with the things…

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Marcoleta’s ‘Ikiskiss Mo Beybi’ rice program in Pampanga, launched 

“ADOPTING a farmer” is Congressman Rodante Marcoleta of Sagip Party list’s aim in launching a nationwide campaign to rescue rice farmers, particularly in Bacolor, Pampanga. The objective is forming a formula that may prevent hoarders and smugglers – believed to be behind the continuous price hikes. “Kapag may pagmamahal ka talaga, hindi mo na titingnan…

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DOST backs LGU Kadingilan’s Enhanced Climate Change Adaptation Plan

In pursuit of fostering climate-resilient communities nationwide, the Department of Science and Technology backs LGU Kadingilan in the formulation of their Enhanced Local Climate Change Adaptation Plan at Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. Through the agency’s Innovation, Science, and Technology for Accelerating Regional Technology-based Development (iSTART) Program, LGU Kadingilan has produced an enhanced LCCAP…

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PBBM TO BRING ‘BAGONG PILIPINAS SERBISYO FAIR’ TO  82 PROVINCES 

In its aim to bring government services closer to the Filipino people, the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will bring the “Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF)” service caravan to all 82 provinces in the Philippines following the resounding success of its launching on September 23, Saturday.  The BPSF is the country’s biggest service…

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Recto: PH heartily welcomes US investors

Department of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has assured United States officials of the Philippines’ strong commitment to roll out a welcoming “red carpet” to potential investors in the country as directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In a statement, the Finance department said Recto recently met with US officials led by Treasury Department Deputy Assistant Secretary for…

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PH showcases Siquijor, more Filipino destinations at ITB 2024

TRAVEL TRADE SHOW. The Philippine pavilion at the Internationale Tourismus-Börse 2024 Convention in Berlin, Germany. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco led the Philippine delegation with 60 other co-exhibitors from the public and the private sector. (Photo courtesy of DOT) MANILA – The provinces of Siquijor, Camiguin and other popular and underrated Philippine destinations were featured in the world’s largest…

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