Mylene Santos
Sustainable solutions in Philippine healthcare waste management launched
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB), Department of Health (DOH), and BAN Toxics, together with EcoWaste Coalition and Healthcare without Harm-Southeast Asia (HCWH-S...
GEF-UNIDO Healthcare Wastes Project Launches to Pioneer Sustainable Solutions in Philippine Healthcare Waste Management
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB), Department of Health (DOH), and BAN Toxics, together with EcoWaste Coalition and Healthcare without Harm-Southeast Asia (HCWH-SEA) have joined t...
Parañaque Mayor Leads Handover of New Speedboat for Marine Protection
Mayor Eric L. Olivarez spearheaded the official turnover of a new speedboat to the City Agricultural, Fisheries, and Aquatic Services Office. The Mayor emphasized the pivotal role this speedboat would play in the city's environmental conservation efforts, particularly through the Bantay Dagat pr...
Makati's National Volunteer Month Kickoff
Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo, standing in for Mayor Abby Binay, inaugurated the National Volunteer Month Celebration in Makati at Somerset Central, launching an event that emphasizes the city's commitment to volunteerism. Under the theme "People for People: Helping Hands, Changing Lives Towa...
Muntinlupa Hosts 'LGBTQIA Summit 2023: Embracing Inclusivity
Muntinlupa City echoed with vibrancy and unity as it played host to the "LGBTQIA Summit 2023: Pride, Not Prejudice," a gathering that drew in 200 members representing LGBTQIA groups across different barangays. The event, themed "Global Solidarity, Shared Responsibility," unfold...
DSWD denies backlog in social pension payouts for senior citizens
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) spokesperson Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez on Tuesday said the agency is on time when it comes to the distribution of the PHP500 monthly social pension to all indigent senior citizens, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Lopez made ...
Architects tapped to restore Manila Post Office
A group of architects and heritage experts signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) to voluntarily provide architectural conservation, archeological, documentation and research assistance in the restoration of the old Manila Central Post Office. The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) in collab...
EcoWaste wants to keep children safe from button cell batteries
Beware: Button cell batteries used to power household, office, school and personal products may pose choking and chemical risks that can endanger a child’s health and life. Button cell batteries are used in a variety of products, including digital watches, games and toys, hair accessorie...
DSWD supports P3-billion funds for crisis response
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday said the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) approval of additional P3-billion funding for the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program is perfectly on time considering the people’s increasin...
House approves bill on contraband detection in prison
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a bill preventing the proliferation of contraband in prison by mandating all government agencies and local government units to implement a detection and control system. With 208 affirmative votes and no zero and abstention votes, the lower chamber ...