The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has found a key ally in the cleanup of Laguna de Bay, which is one of the most important bodies of water in the country in terms of ecological and economic impact. (Photo from Laguna Lake Development Authority) The agency recently partnered...
DAVAO CITY - The municipal mayor of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato province tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In a statement on Monday (June 14), Municipal Mayor Floro S. Gandam, Sr. confirmed that he tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently under quarantine. "Gusto ko ipabalo...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is keen on cleaning up Laguna de Bay (Laguna Lake) next following the agency’s works on Boracay Island and Manila Bay. In particular, the DENR bared in a statement Monday, June 14 that it wants to rid Laguna de Bay of its water hyacinth...
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad), the government water concessionaire for the West Zone, said it will cost them P29 billion to build several sewage treatment plants (STP) across the metropolis. In a statement, Maynilad said that it is now simultaneously building several STPs in Caloocan,...
With pork and chicken prices in Metro Manila markets still relatively high, consumers are assured of enough supply of fish, which could fulfill the metropolis’ demand for an affordable source of protein. In a statement, Asis Perez, convenor of food security advocacy group Tugon Kabuhayan, said...
This holiday season, the most accessible place to feel the cool breeze and the vacation ambience is none other than Tagaytay. With a new expressway and a new bridge that leads to more tourist spots, this city welcomes tourists, especially those who have been cooped up at home for so long. ...
The Philippines and Hungary signed three memorandum of understanding and agreed to push further bilateral economic relations with targeted sectors for cooperation, particularly startups, at the recent Second Session of the Philippine-Hungarian Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation held in Makati...
Why financial preparedness is vital to preparing for the inevitable Remember those days when during unplanned family reunions because of a sudden death in the family, that death itself would be the main topic? Think how many times when family members would identify and make count of those...
Filipinos and their deep-rooted tradition of remembering departed loved ones The Philippines is perhaps one of many countries in the world with deep-rooted traditions that involve the family. Be it the Lenten and Easter season, Christmas and New Year, or important occasions like birthdays and...
On Oct. 7, 1939, Taal Vista Lodge first opened its doors to welcome and serve guests. In its 81 years of hospitality and excellence, the lodge has evolved, adapted to changing markets, and overcame industry and nationwide challenges. Today, Taal Vista Hotel is one of the landmark hotels of Tagaytay...
Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) is now re-considering Manila Water Company Inc.'s P15-billion Laguna Lake East Bay project, which was dismissed by former MWSS Administrator Reynaldo Velasco in 2018 for being "expensive". MWSS Chief Regulator Patrick Ty said in a text exchange...
