Canada’s boreal forest will look different in the years to come. Scientists say the changing climate and increased severity of wildfires are altering their makeup. Increased severity of wildfires and dryer, warmer weather means different species are growing back. In 2015, scientist Ellen Whitman set out on a visit to …
Read More »Freedom from hunger, poverty, fear, injustice: A continuing endeavor
The Preamble of the Philippine Constitution serves as a timeless reminder to all Filipinos that building a democratic nation is a continuing endeavor: “We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society and establish a government that shall embody …
Read More »Climate investment must be good business
OVER the past few months, a common theme among institutions concerned with combating climate change is that there must be a substantial increase in private sector investment in climate adaptation and mitigation. Public sector resources coursed through various institutions such as the UN-managed climate funds, the World Bank, the Asian …
Read More »WB approves PH’s $750-M climate resilience loan
At a Glance The World Bank approves the $750 million Philippines First Sustainable Development Policy loan. According to the World Bank, the new financing supports ongoing government reforms to attract private investment in renewable energy, enhance plastic waste management through reduction, recovery, and recycling, as well as promote green transport. …
Read More »DOH chief open to allowing foreign doctors in PH
Foreign doctors may soon be allowed to practice locally for a limited period amid a push for the Department of Health to give the greenlight as it would benefit the country not only with the exchange of ideas, but also on the transfer of technology. In response, Health Secretary Teodoro …
Read More »Marcos OK after plane encounters technical glitch – Palace
THE plane carrying President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his party encountered technical problems, forcing a return to Villamor Airbase in Pasay City where they boarded another plane, Malacañang said on Wednesday. The President flew to South Cotabato to attend the launch of the South Cotabato Consolidated Rice Production and Mechanization …
Read More »PBBM’s goal: PH at par with Thailand, Vietnam in rice production
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is hopeful that the Philippines will soon be at par with its neighbor countries Thailand and Vietnam in terms of rice production. (RTVM Screenshot) Speaking before residents of South Cotabato on Wednesday, June 14, Marcos expressed optimism that with the ongoing efforts to create an …
Read More »Bivalent vaccine inoculation begins next week
THE Department of Health (DoH) said that it would begin the administration of the bivalent vaccines that were donated to the country next week. In a written response to reporters, the DoH said that it would hold the official launch at the Philippine Heart Center on June 21, and expects …
Read More »DoJ mulls artificial intelligence to curb human trafficking
WITH the problem of human trafficking becoming more and more alarming, the Department of Justice (DoJ) is looking into the possibility of using artificial intelligence (AI) to help combat the recurring problem of human trafficking cases. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Wednesday that modern technology like the AI …
Read More »‘LGUs near Taal, Kanlaon ready to evacuate residents if needed’
Disaster officials said on Tuesday that local government units near Taal and Kanlaon are ready to evacuate residents if the two volcanoes continue showing dangerous activity. But in a briefing, the deputy spokesperson of the National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Diego Mariano said that evacuation was still unnecessary, …
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