President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has taken a major stride in promoting inclusive governance — or what is popularly described as a whole-of-society approach — in addressing the country’s challenges. He has tapped the chief executives of the country’s leading corporations to constitute a...
An estimated 27 million Filipinos were classified as obese, an official of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) said. (Obesity/ Unsplash) This is based on the recent data of the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), said NNC Nutrition Information...
There has been a strong interest in cultivating home gardens, especially those that grow food, ever since the strict restrictions of the pandemic kept people at home for long periods. Many research studies have documented this trend and have even counted as benefits the stress relief, improved...
Rising food prices due to the rapid inflation may cause more families to experience hunger, an official of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) said. “Talagang problema iyan ng mga pamilya ngayon…Kung patuloy na nagiging mahal ang mga pagkain, ang bilihin–patuloy na dadami ang mga pamilyang...
The Muntinlupa City Council will conduct a public hearing on July 18 to tackle the proposal to install closed circuit television (CCTV) systems in business establishments. The public hearing will be held by the City Council’s Committee on Public Order Security and Safety chaired by...
The country's industry competitiveness when it comes to exporting mango will no longer be limited to Philippine ‘Carabao’ mango, internationally known as ‘Manila Super,’ as promising mango varieties and selections have recently been introduced. Mango selections and varieties featured in the...
The Muntinlupa Peace and Order Council (POC) received commendation from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) for exceeding the perfect rating in the performance audit for 2021. “The Peace and Order Council Regional Assessment Team (RAT) commends the Council for its...
The APEC Business Advisory Council’s (ABAC) Regional Economic Integration Working Group (REIWG) on Strengthening Services Trade and Investment will be conducting a public-private dialogue on July 12, The dialogue will feature global thought leaders who will exchange insights and best practices on...
Rey Vargas dethroned Mark Magsayo and successfully claimed the World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight belt with a split decision victory Saturday night (Sunday PH time), July 9, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Mark Magsayo and Rey Vargas (Esther Lin / SHOWTIME Boxing) Vargas towered over...
Mark Magsayo and Rey Vargas are ready to rumble and dispute the World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight title as the two boxers made their respective weights ahead of their bout on Saturday, July 9, at the Alamadome in San Antonio, Texas (Sunday in Manila). WBC featherweight champion Mark Magsayo...
Expect fireworks and a fierce slugfest when Filipino champion Mark Magsayo defends his World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight belt against Mexican foe and top contender Rey Vargas on Saturday, July 9, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas (Sunday in Manila). WBC featherweight champion Mark...
The Institute of Plant Breeding houses a gene bank and several production areas where four promising mango selections have been growing. The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) on June 8, 2022, announced nine new varieties and...
