Although it isn't quite summer yet, blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, is already showing up in New Brunswick waterways. Meghann Bruce, a researcher and instructor with the University of New Brunswick Canadian Rivers Institute, said as soon as the ice went out in early May, there was a "bloom" …
Read More »Setting up OFWs to be entrepreneurs
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are drivers of the economy and for several decades now, the Philippines has looked up to these modern-day heroes for assistance in beefing up the nation’s dollar reserves. Contract workers abroad are some of the better paid Filipino wage earners, and in our consumer-driven economy, they …
Read More »Better rider training is only half the solution
EARLIER this week, state pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced a partnership to establish a Motorcycle Riding Academy, using part of the GSIS property located along Julia Vargas in Pasig City. The idea is a good start to addressing the persistent …
Read More »Marcos looking toward stronger PH-China ties
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Friday said he looks forward to stronger Philippine-China ties as both nations celebrate the 48th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between them. In a social media post, Mr. Marcos recalled the founding of the official diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China under …
Read More »Gibo to China: Earn our trust
CHINA should earn the trust of Filipinos, newly appointed Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. said on Thursday, as the Philippines seeks to expand its alliance with “nontraditional” partners in the face of Beijing’s growing aggression in staking its claim in the South China Sea. Defense Secretary Gilberto ‘Gibo’ Teodoro …
Read More »Marcos vows to boost quality of jobs in PH
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed to continue to boost the quality of jobs in the Philippines after the country’s unemployment rate dropped in April. PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Contributed Photo In a statement, Marcos said the government would take advantage of technology to generate more job opportunities for the …
Read More »El Niño here, US agency says; Save more water, PBBM orders
An expected El Nino climate phenomenon has arrived, raising fears of extreme weather and temperature records, scientists at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday. This developed as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed all government agencies to strictly implement water conservation measures In light of the possible El …
Read More »Gov’t funds, aid ready for Mayon eruption response—Marcos
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Saturday, June 10, asked Bikolanos living near Mayon Volcano to heed government warning and assured them that aid and funds are on standby in case of a “hazardous” eruption as predicted. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (File photo/MANILA BULLETIN) In a tweet, the Chief Executive …
Read More »Gov’t keeping close eye on Taal, Kanlaon activities too
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has ordered its offices in the Bicol region and Calabarzon to heighten their monitoring activities and to coordinate with their respective communities amid the increased activity from Mayon and Taal volcanoes. Civil Defense Administrator and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Executive …
Read More »20,000 flee restive Mayon
Blast at summit sign of possible eruption as Albay declares state of calamity MAYON AGLOW. Mayon Volcano’s crater is aglow with fresh lava in this photo taken at 8:30 p.m. last night by Phivolcs. Phivolcs, Albay PNP photos Mayon Volcano’s crater glowed well into the night on Friday as state …
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