Philippine tarsier MANILA (October 9) — The Philippines is teetering on the edge of a biodiversity crisis, with nearly a third of its land-dwelling vertebrates facing possible extinction in the coming decades. Amphibians and mammals are under the greatest threat, scientists warn, as deforestation, poaching, and weak protections push the country’s unique wildlife to the … [Read more...] about Biodiversity on the Brink: 30% of PH land vertebrates facing extinction
Zambo rolls out color-coded bins to promote cleaner, greener city
ZAMBOANGA CITY (October 9) — A burst of color is painting a new picture of how Zamboanga handles its trash. Brightly lined up in public spaces, nine color-coded garbage bins are turning waste segregation from a chore into a daily statement: a cleaner city starts with you. The city government on Tuesday launched the new waste segregation system through the Office of the City … [Read more...] about Zambo rolls out color-coded bins to promote cleaner, greener city
‘A Dream Come True’: BARMM’s First Tertiary Hospital Opens in Maguindanao Sur
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur (October 9) — For decades, residents of this province had to travel hours to seek specialized medical care. This week, that changed. The Bangsamoro Regional Hospital and Medical Center (BRHMC) officially opened on Tuesday, transforming the 52-year-old Maguindanao Provincial Hospital into a fully equipped tertiary medical facility — the … [Read more...] about ‘A Dream Come True’: BARMM’s First Tertiary Hospital Opens in Maguindanao Sur
From Farm to App: Davao Food Terminal to Go Digital by 2026
DAVAO CITY (October 8) — The Davao City Information Technology Center (CITC) is set to bring local agriculture into the digital age as it plans to fully digitalize the Davao Food Terminal Complex (DFTC) in Toril by 2026, aiming to make farm-to-market transactions faster, fairer, and more transparent. CITC Acting Head Nepthaly C. Talavera said the move is part of the … [Read more...] about From Farm to App: Davao Food Terminal to Go Digital by 2026
Switching power interruptions on October 10 and 11 in downtown Davao City
DAVAO CITY (October 8) – Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct switching power interruptions on Friday and Saturday, October 10 and 11, in downtown Davao City. These are necessary to facilitate line works along Gempesaw Street for the Underground Cabling Project at R. Magsaysay Avenue. To avoid a longer power interruption, the loads from the affected … [Read more...] about Switching power interruptions on October 10 and 11 in downtown Davao City
