All the 17 mayors in the National Capital Region (NCR) have agreed to order their respective traffic enforcers not to confiscate the driver's license of any motorist who would violate traffic rules in their respective areas, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. Lawyer Romando...
The Department of Finance (DOF) lauded the decision of the House of Representatives to approve on final reading a proposed measure seeking to impose taxes on single-use plastics. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the swift approval of House Bill (HB) 4102 or the Single-use...
Several alternatives to single-use plastics are being looked for by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in collaboration with other government organizations as it adopts a whole-of-government approach in its search. Plastic waste (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) According to DOST, studies...
After more than a year, a former accountant finally got his long-awaited back pay claim, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported today, Aug. 17. In a statement, DOLE said “Rene” (not his real name) received a cheque worth ₱479,906.94 through its Single Entry Approach (SEnA)...
A deputy minority leader in the House of Representatives has launched a serious push toward a legislated, nationwide ban on single-use plastics. (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Rep. Bernadette Herrera filed in the 19th Congress House Bill (HB) No.1038, which calls for an...
Plastic pollution is causing irreparable damage to ecosystems, affecting human health, and contributing to the climate crisis. However, due to how ingrained plastics, especially single-use plastics, are into our economic activities, phasing them out will be an arduous challenge. This is evident as...
The Department of Finance (DOF) would support the imposition of a tax on single-use plastic packaging to combat pollution. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said that a single-use plastic packaging tax is “worth considering” by the Marcos administration to help address the challenges of the...
NEW DELHI, India -- India imposed a ban on many single-use plastics on Friday in a bid to tackle waste choking rivers and poisoning wildlife, but experts say it faces severe headwinds from unprepared manufacturers and consumers unwilling to pay more. A woman look for recyclable materials at a...
The new trio from the Glenfiddich Grand Series is an expression of luxury and tradition In true maverick spirit, Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded single malt scotch whisky pushes the status quo, with the launch of its newest range, the Glenfiddich Grand Series. This range is a beautifully...
Kylie Padilla took to Instagram recently to pen a lengthy post about her experience as a single mom. "Tutoring. Feeding & bath time. Rearranging furniture. Cleaning. Fixing schedules. Getting in a workout. Trying to read books regularly again (all while being a relentless perfectionist, so...
Selling coffee branded Philippine-made has become a marketing trend for cafes. It has become a way to appeal to coffee drinkers who want to drink sustainable coffee while supporting the local industry. But selling coffee with Philippine origins comes with a lot of responsibilities, according to Ros...
A single mother is now in critical condition in a hospital after she was allegedly stabbed 10 times by a neighbor who sneaked into her house at Sucol Gitna, Barangay San Sebastian in Hagonoy, Bulacan on Sunday night. Police identified the victim as Aileen Dalora Fernando, 43. According to police...
