The Las Pinas City government was cited by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as 4th placer in the Gawad Taga-Ilog 2.0 Search for the Most Improved Estero (Creek) in Metro Manila. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said the awarding was held at the Makiling Hall, Park Inn Radisson, North...
Stock up on your favorite disinfecting products Though we're on Alert Level 1 already in Metro Manila, this doesn't mean that we should let our guards down. In fact, we should continue with our disinfecting habits to make sure that everyone is safe and healthy. One thing we should stock up on are...
Over two months left before the May 2022 polls, President Duterte assured the public of a fair and peaceful elections which will determine his successor. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte talks to the people after holding a meeting with key government officials at the Malacañan Palace on February 21,...
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...
