DAVAO CITY, Philippines--On April 22, the Philippines will celebrate Earth Day as the Paris Agreement on Climate Change enter into force for the country. It will be a historic day for the country, “Earth Day will once again be historic for the Philippines as it will mark the commencement of the Paris Agreement’s legal force and effect in our country,” says Senator Loren … [Read more...] about PHL to observe Earth Day as Paris Agreement takes effect
Are oarfish harbingers of earthquakes?
“Wild animals can be natural early detection systems for disasters. (That’s) another reason why we should value them.” – Dr. Theresa Mundita Lim, director of the Biodiversity Management Bureau *** Last April 17, on an early dawn, fishermen swimming off Purok Kiblis in Barangay Lomuyon of Kiamba, Sarangani Province were caught by surprised when they saw an oarfish swimming … [Read more...] about Are oarfish harbingers of earthquakes?
All-out war against illegal drugs
“I don’t like people involved in drugs. I don’t care if they are soldiers or policemen. I tell them that drug dealers and criminals in my city have only two destinations – the jail or the funeral parlors.” – Former Davao City Mayor Rodrigo D. Duterte, now the 16th president of the Philippines *** “Drug abuse has ruined many lives,” declares Dr. Willie T. Ong, an … [Read more...] about All-out war against illegal drugs
Filipinos urged to prepare always for impending earthquakes
“We never know when an earthquake will occur. But we should know what to do before, during and after the occurrence of such events. Regular safety drills should be done to familiarize citizens with safety and disaster preparedness measures.” Senator Loren Legarda, United Nations International Strategy Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) Global Champion for Resilience, issued that … [Read more...] about Filipinos urged to prepare always for impending earthquakes
200 cavans of rice per hectare now possible
“Masaganang Ani 200.” Simply, it means bountiful harvest 200. But that’s the program which the administration of Rodrigo R. Duterte has launched in order to raise the farmers’ rice yield to 200 cavans per hectare in an aim to stop importation, stabilizing food supply as globally traded rice thins down 36 million metric tons (MT). Since the Philippines is one of those … [Read more...] about 200 cavans of rice per hectare now possible
