We’re now in our third year as the world continues to find ways in beating COVID-19. With its many strains, the Coronavirus is relentless in infecting everyone. Just when things are settling down, our hearts start racing as we tune in on the news of new variants sprouting. It’s a cycle we hope...
Editorial To address the challenges posed by rampant disinformation in the social media — as well as the health risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic — the Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued Resolution 10730 last Nov. 17, 2021 to ensure the conduct of honest, orderly and peaceful...
The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) has stepped up its operations to provide clean water supply to residents in the Visayas and Mindanao, especially in areas that have been gravely affected by Typhoon Odette last month. (Photo from LWUA) LWUA Administrator Guiling "Gene" Mamondiong said...
And it starts at P59 With what's going on with the world, people are trying to their best to choose with conscience. And that includes the beauty products we use. What usually stops us in going into this lifestyle choice are the price points as they can burn a hole in our pockets. But when you hear...
The Paranaque City government was recognized by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) for its Manila Bay clean-up, rehabilitation, and preservation program. Mayor Edwin Olivarez said the city government was recognized as one of the highly compliant local government units in the...
The City of Makati was hailed on Friday as the most compliant local government unit (LGU) in Metro Manila in implementing the Manila Bay Clean-up Rehabilitation and Preservation Program (MBCRPP). Makati City Mayor Abby Binay shared the good news on the LGU's official Facebook page, saying the city...
San Miguel Corp.’s Luzon Clean Water Development Corporation (LCWDC) was cleared to increase water rates in areas covered by the Bulacan Bulk Water Supply Project (BBWSP). In a statement, Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) announced that LCWD will impose a P0.35 centavos per cubic...
Air pollution in the Philippines is responsible for the premature deaths of at least 66,000 people every year and the loss in the country's economic growth, a joint report released by a climate think tank and a climate research organization showed. According to the report published by Institute for...
The Philippines' negligence of air quality is causing more deaths and losses of about $87.6 billion annually, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC). 45000 “Air quality is not an abstract issue. Air pollution...
The Department of Energy (DOE) on Saturday, Nov. 6, reiterated the country's commitment to gradually transition from fuel energy into clean energy as the country participates in the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP26. In a statement, the agency said "nothing has changed" with...
As soon as the country recovers from the coronavirus pandemic, presidential aspirant and Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Wednesday, Nov. 3, said he would push for the construction of infrastructure for clean and renewable energy. PHOTO FROM MAYOR ISKO MORENO FACEBOOK PAGE/ MANILA...
The issuance of a driver’s license with a 10-year validity to motorists with a clean record will be for a “long haul", President Duterte said on Wednesday, Nov. 3. media In his taped address to the nation, Duterte announced the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has started to issue driver’s...
