ILOILO CITY – Anti-corruption group Kahublagan Kontra Kurapsyon-Iloilo has questioned the price discrepancy of an alleged overpriced waiting shed project initially costing around P800,000. “This incident underscores a larger problem: Corruption is not an isolated act – it is systemic and...
BAGUIO CITY – Officials of Baguio City and Benguet are calling for a comprehensive strategy to address the worsening condition of Kennon Road as a newly built rock shed is already at risk of collapse due to soil erosion, less than a year after its completion. Benguet Rep. Eric Yap said Monday...
The Israel Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. (ICCP) recently held a webinar entitled ‘Aquaculture Innovation: Spotlight on Israeli Tech to Meet the Rising Food Demand.’ The event was held to exchange ideas on the aquaculture systems used and developed by Israeli fisheries and to...
On World Food Day, foodsheds offer hope in lockdown-stricken communities When the lockdowns started in March 2020, a lot of families had to suffer immense hunger and poverty stemming from the closure of businesses and absence of reliable sources of livelihood. In a pitch to help communities...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has announced the launch of new community multi-species shed Whiteleg shrimp and tilapia aquaculture facility in Roxas, Oriental Mindoro. (DOST-Mimaropa Facebook page) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the Samahan ng Nagkakaisang...