SLSU Clonal Nursery uses both the mist and non-mist system during the rooting stage of the plants. Much like animals can be cloned like the ever-controversial Dolly the Sheep, the same can be done with plants. Some plants may even benefit from cloning. Clonal propagation is the process of...
Travel around Luzon Island is now faster with the operation of several expressways that connect Metro Manila to many parts of the north, east, west, and south of the island. From the country’s first expressways – the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) built in...
In less than a month, a new administration will take the reins of the country. We would know by then the direction of the next president’s agenda, which will shape the future of this nation. As of the moment, there are still no announcements with regards to the environment team that will lead the...
A solon has filed a resolution urging the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability to probe the alleged illegal claims and onerous changes to the government contract of DM Wenceslao Corp. against the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) in connection with the Central Bay...
Ayala Malls furthers pet welfare advocacy Ayala Malls continues to prove that it’s a haven for every one of the four-legged variety as they strengthen their pet advocacies by hosting and supporting various initiatives, including pet care and adoption programs. PAWSsion Project Foundation Inc., a...
The Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) has approved the grant of tax incentives to the P17-billion US-funded Project AGILA, which seeks to redevelop and operate the Hanjin shipyard in the Subic Bay freeport zone. In a statement, Tuesday, May 10, FIRB said the project was granted special...
Senatorial candidate and House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda’s greenhouse project in San Remigio, Antique is seen to boost the provincial government’s anti-insurgency efforts, according to locals and agriculture officials in San Jose. 6 Legarda, who is seeking a Senate comeback in the upcoming...
Plastic is the inescapable material that wraps or makes up almost everything we buy—plastic utensils, balloons, shampoo bottles, even the packaging of our favorite chips. It’s highly likely that every single person has used a plastic bag, a plastic straw, plastic containers, and other forms of...
PLDT Inc. is embarking on a major project to deploy over 600 kilometers of additional submarine fiber links to boost connectivity in Luzon, particularly in the southern Luzon provinces of Sorsogon, Quezon, Albay and Occidental Mindoro, as well as in parts of Visayas, such as Samar and Aklan. The...
The science is clear – we are in a climate crisis. We have been for decades, yet we continue living as if we are not in an emergency. Progress toward climate change mitigation and adaptation remains frustratingly slow, displaying an utter lack of urgency toward the crisis we’re in. The recent...
From canvas to Lego bricks Looking at Fernando Amorsolo's pieces can instantly transport you to a time of the Philippines' past, when the fiery sun rays kiss the golden fields and women and men working side by side is such an idyllic sight. Taking the experience to the next level is his master...
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is set to launch the fourth batch of scholars under its flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, the DBP Resources for Inclusive and Sustainable Education (RISE) scholarship program, a top official said. DBP President and Chief...
