Food waste is a prevalent problem among urban communities, making it difficult for towns to achieve their zero waste targets. However, a county in California, United States, became a model in significantly reducing food waste produced in a bid to become a zero-waste community. Feeding San Diego, a...
CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – Sixty-two firecracker victims during New Year’s Day celebration were reported in the whole Central Luzon. The police however arrested two persons for violation of R.A. 7183 (An Act Regulating the Sale, Manufacture, Distribution and Use of...
The Securities and Exchange Commission is asking the public to stop investing in the scheme being offered by Ground Zero Poultry Agricultural Corporation and its representatives as this has the characteristics of a Ponzi scam. Based on reports and information gathered by the Commission, individuals...
Department of Social Welfare and Development The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) led the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the Expanded Gatasang Kalabaw Convergence Project to support the “zero hunger” program of the government. The MOA was signed with the...
Editorial All of the major expatriate business organizations in the country — American, Japanese, Korean Australia-New Zealand, and European Union — have issued a call to make the government’s planned temporary zero duty privilege on the importation of electric vehicles (EVs) more inclusive...
The municipal government of Angono, Rizal is targeting a garbage-free municipality through the implementation of pro-environment programs such as reducing, reusing, and recycling garbage. To fulfill its goal, the local government has opened a Residual Containment Facility (RCF), where segregated...
American, Japanese, Korean and Australia-New Zealand business groups in the country have joined the call of European companies to make the government’s planned temporary zero duty privilege on the importation of electric vehicles (EVs) be more inclusive by opening it to all countries and for all...
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), composed of foreign business chambers representing EU and European firms’ interest in the country, has urged the government that the planned zero tariff on the importation of electric vehicles (EVs) should cover all other types of EVs,...
ILOILO CITY -- The province of Iloilo became the first province in Western Visayas region to achieve 'zero open toilets' for safe sanitation. The seal for the zero open defecation (ZOD-Grade 1 status) of Iloilo province was unveiled in a ceremony Friday, November 18. At the unveiling are (from...
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has vowed to run after its personnel who have direct or indirect links to the illegal drug deal in its jail facilities. Newly-designated BJMP National Capital Region (NCR) Regional Director chief Supt. Efren Nemeño said there would be no sacred...
PH natural fibers can soon be a big source of sustainable materials for international brands BEYOND PINEAPPLE FIBER Executives at Ananas Anam at a meeting with designers and resource people in Barcelona, Spain Philippine pineapple fibers are fast becoming a source of substitute leather used by...
One of the most diverse regions in the world, Southeast Asia, where the Philippines is located, is a melting pot of different cultures. Diversity is what makes the region special and it is also a key focus for SAP as part of its vision of creating a sustainable future. Verena Siow, President and...
