DOH The Philippines recorded no new deaths related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Friday, Sept. 24. The Department of Health (DOH) explained that this was due to the technical issue encountered by its COVID-19 data system. The country also recorded zero deaths last July 23. “The Department...
Apo Island in Negros Oriental has been recognized as the first "zero-waste" ​island barangay in the country. Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia-Pacific regional coordinator Froilan Grate made the recognition Friday, September 17, and called the island's success as...
Homegrown insurance technology (insurtech) startup Kwik.insure has rolled out a zero-interest installment payment scheme for availing its insurance policies for vehicles. (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, Kwik.insure said customers can pay their premiums over three or six months using...
NEW YORK, United States – Lucelly Gil is one of the forgotten victims of 9/11: an immigrant cleaner who spent months clearing up rubble from the World Trade Center and developed cancer apparently from the toxic dust, but who remains unrecognized. Lucelly Gil (center) at a support group for...
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is giving President Duterte a “flat zero” rating in his five years in office “because he killed his people.” Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV (Tindig Pilipinas/ Facebook) Saying that he needs to be “very objective” on grading the Chief Executive,...
The Pasay City government recorded zero deaths related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the past 13 days. The City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) said that out of the 201 barangays in the city, 171 were already declared COVID-19-free, and only 35 barangays or 17 percent have...
New recipe and fresh new look to underscore market leader position More Filipinos will now be able to enjoy the new, improved Coca-Cola Zero Sugar at home. This refreshing drink is now available in stores and online via cokebeverages.ph . Coca-Cola Philippines is strengthening its leadership in the...
Focus Global has made it its mission to bring the most reputable and distinguished global home solutions brands to the Philippines – and for these brands to be represented in a professional and dependable manner. Back in 2000, two brands made their entry to the Philippines through Focus Global....
The government is planning to include the new nutribun made with carrots in its national feeding program for young school children. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (Nograles/Facebook) According to Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, the enhanced variety of nutribun, now made more nutritious, could...
Taking inspiration from the Maginhawa community pantry, members of Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) in Antipolo City in Rizal have created their own version of community pantry with a greater cause of going zero-waste. The community pantry, dubbed as “Zero-Waste community pantry,” was packed with...
After a year in quarantine, a barangay in Iloilo province logged zero cases of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), one of the few remaining communities in the country that has been untouched by the virus. (Photo via Raymund Antonio) Barangay Bagacay in Tigbauan, Iloilo had zero COVID-19 cases...
Embarking on a zero-waste lifestyle might mean going out of the comfort zone for some and thus requires a serious commitment. It seems intimidating at first but just like other meaningful journeys in life, it all starts with one brave leap. These local shops found on Instagram may just be the help...
