Tag: Sustainability
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Senator Urges Immediate Action on Triple Planetary Crisis in the Philippines
MANILA – Senator Loren Legarda has issued a strong call for immediate and coordinated action to tackle the triple planetary crisis, which includes climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, severely impacting the Philippines. In a recent statement, Legarda emphasized that this crisis is not a looming threat but a current reality with significant consequences for…
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Philippines and OceanX Join Forces for Marine Research and Sustainability
In a significant move towards enhancing marine research and sustainability, the Department of Agriculture (DA) of the Philippines has entered into a strategic partnership with OceanX, a global nonprofit dedicated to ocean exploration. The collaboration was formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed on December 3, 2024, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and…
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Silliman University Medical Center Embraces Full Renewable Energy with Solar and Geothermal Power Deals
In a move towards sustainability, Silliman University Medical Center (SUMC) in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, has entered into a 15-year solar power agreement with First Gen Corp. The signing ceremony took place on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for the hospital. Alongside this, SUMC renewed its contract for geothermal energy directly sourced from First Gen’s…
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Can-avid’s Giant Lantern Festival Solidifies Its Status as Eastern Samar’s Christmas Hub
In the heart of Eastern Samar, Can-avid is once again basking in the glow of its annual Giant Lantern Festival, cementing its reputation as the region’s Christmas capital. The festival, which attracts throngs of visitors nightly, showcases the creativity and unity of the town’s 28 villages, despite financial challenges. This year, 13 impressive entries were…
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NIA Hosts 13th Irrigators Congress in Davao to Boost Sustainable Irrigation
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) kicked off its 13th NIA-Irrigators Association Congress in Davao City on December 2, 2024, drawing over 300 members from the Davao Region and NIA’s central office. The two-day event, which concluded on Tuesday, aimed to tackle sustainability issues and enhance inter-agency collaboration to improve irrigation systems across the region. Jimmy…
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Antique’s ‘Patadyong’ Industry Flourishes with DTI and DOST Support
In a vibrant celebration of local culture, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) are actively supporting the development of the ‘patadyong’ industry in Antique. The handwoven wraparound garment, known as patadyong, was showcased at the Fiesta Haraya: Patadyong Design Trends Conference in San Jose de Buenavista,…
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Philippines Breaks Guinness World Record with Massive Bamboo Planting Initiative
The Philippines has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest number of people planting bamboo simultaneously. On October 18, 2024, a total of 2,305 participants across 19 different locations in mainland Mindanao and Leyte province came together to plant bamboo, an event that was officially recognized by Guinness…
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Benguet Water Districts Ramp Up Efforts to Enhance Water Supply
In a concerted effort to meet the rising demand for water, the Baguio Water District (BWD) and La Trinidad Water District (LTWD) are intensifying their initiatives to expand water sources and production. During a recent press conference titled ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ held at the BWD office in Baguio City, BWD’s general manager, engineer Salvador…
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Bacolod City Embraces Solar Energy to Power Government and Community Facilities
Bacolod City is taking significant steps towards sustainability by installing solar power systems across its government center and various public buildings in 15 villages. The initiative, which began with the activation of a 400-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system at the Bacolod City Government Center, aims to drastically cut electricity expenses. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez expressed optimism…
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New PHP4.9 Million Aerogel Lab in Bacolod City to Boost Sugar Industry
BACOLOD CITY – A groundbreaking PHP4.9 million aerogel research facility was inaugurated at the University of St. La Salle (USLS) on Thursday afternoon, marking a significant advancement for the sugar industry in Negros Occidental. The Center of Aerogel Technology for Energy and Environment (CATEE), funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), is the…
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