Use eco-bags for shopping. The world uses about one trillion plastic bags a year. Buy homemade products. These will reach you without the use of much carbon emissions. Give gifts that can be used over and over. That will not contribute to the wastes in the landfills. Don’t buy decorations with...
Out of all the things a child can ask for, Sakirah “Kiray” Mallari, 10, had only one wish from Marikina City Mayor Marcy Teodoro – a food cart to help provide for her family. On Tuesday night, Dec. 13, the Marikina City local government made her wish come true and turned over the food cart to...
Rep. Sam Verzosa, Tutok To Win Partylist Representative (Tutok To Win Partylist photo) A neophyte in the partylist setup in the House of Representatives, Tutok to Win, is one among 55 proclaimed winners in the May 2022 elections with 685,578 votes. As ninth of 178 partylist candidates, it has...
Water hyacinth, softshell turtle, squirrel are some of the ‘invasive alien species’ that are in the country. They are thriving in places not their natural habitats and are outcompeting native species. When unaddressed, these species will affect have a negative effect on our biodiversity. Many...
Cryptocurrency (crypto) has become popular with digital-first younger Filipinos, that's why Paymaya made it an integrated feature in its e-wallet app, according to PayMaya President Shailesh Baidwan. Cryptocurrency ownership and usage in the Philippines have grown exponentially from 2019 to 2021....
Over the past four years, China has been the Philippines’ top partner for bilateral investments, exports, and imports across all crucial priority sectors. Grants from China are funding major infrastructure projects like bridges, irrigation, railways, and roads. The most challenging concern...
• A motorcycle enthusiast and two housewives hone skills to enhance their livelihood. • STEP (Special Training for Employment Program) offered free training sessions. • With the dream to become a motovlogger, Paul Buenaventura enrolled in Motorcycle and Small Engine System (MSES) training...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan Last December 2021, I was honored to be asked to talk about digital storytelling in ATI (Agriculture Training Institute) Region 4A’s Techno Gabay Program. I spoke about how we started, grew, and continue to maintain Agriculture.com.ph, which is a trusted online resource...
• Restoring antique clocks is like stepping back in time to see how a craftsman made the mechanism to measure time • This is the story of a clock repair shop established 30 years ago by a father, and today is run by that man’s son, and grandson • It will take about five minutes to assess...
• On July 4, 2021, the Armed Forces of the Philippines experienced its worst tragedy when the newly acquired Lockheed C-130 Hercules crashed in Bangkal, leaving 52 people dead, most of them soldiers who were on their way to their first mission • They had crashed in what was considered enemy...
• Online is now the normal place to do business, meet friends, buy things for everyday needs, and yes, to indulge in leisure too. • It’s also where people out to do a simple scam now roam • Beware of very friendly person...
• Nature is a premium amenity that attracts families to choose a campsite as their new destination • Remember though, that the more nature a campsite offers, the farther you will be from the city, and the less urban conveniences will be available. But there will be no need to wear a mask •...
