By embracing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2022 and the circular economy, Senator Cynthia Villar said "we are ready to pave the way for a more sustainable future.” Sen. Cynthia Villar (MB File Photo) "The EPR law is not a burden but a call to partnership and...
(Pixabay) Take more decisive steps to implement the Extended Producer Responsibility Act (EPRA) of 2022. This, in a nutshell, was Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte's message to Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, who had been...
The Parañaque City government announced the suspension of the number coding scheme except for trucks to give way to the celebration of the 25th cityhood anniversary today, Feb. 13. Mayor Eric Olivarez said road closure will also be implemented along San Antonio Avenue from 10:00 a.m. onwards and...
The Las Piñas City government extended again the deadline for renewal of business permits and licenses from Feb. 1 until Feb. 28. Mayor Imelda Aguilar is urging all business owners in the city to avail of the second deadline extension for renewal of business permits, licenses, taxes, and other...
TOKYO, Japan - Japan's health ministry will soon decide whether to make abortion pills available for the first time after the proposal cleared a major hurdle with endorsement by a government panel on Friday. Abortion is legal in Japan up to 22 weeks, but a surgical procedure is currently the only...
The Angono Municipal Government has extended the deadline for the payment of business permits to Feb. 15. In an announcement made through her Facebook page, Angono Mayor Jeri Mae Calderon said the last day of securing the renewal of business permits in the municipality has been moved from Jan. 31...
Editorial “Plastic pollution seriously endangers the ecosystem, especially bodies of water like rivers that are vital to fishermen’s livelihood.” With this in mind, the House of Representatives passed on third and final reading this week House Bill No. 4102 that proposes to raise the ₱20...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco welcomed Presidential Proclamation No. 90 which extended more long weekends in 2023. (File photo courtesy of Department of Tourism) Frasco said the DOT foresees the Presidential Proclamation as “an important stimulus to boost the...
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are encouraged to start preparing for the requirements of Republic Act No. 11898 or the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) even if the law will implement compliance on small businesses five years from now yet. Bonar Laureto, director for climate and...
Because one full day isn't enough to shop The biggest sale of the year and it's the last, so one day isn't enough to complete your shopping list. And since it's the weekend, we've rounded up more beauty brands who are extending their sale promos until Nov. 13. Check these out. Artwork by Ariana...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The Department of Health (DOH) assured the public that Covid-19 vaccines with extended shelf life are effective and safe. “The government ensures that every...
In a day, how many times does an average consumer use a product that comes from a sachet or a plastic wrapper? Food, beverage, cookies, cooking ingredients, shampoo, liquid soap come in sachets. Numerous personal items are packaged in plastic –razor, hair brush, cosmetics, hygiene care products,...
