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Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu has lauded the Philippine delegation for winning the “Most Useful Project Resources Award” at the Global Wildlife Programme (GWP) Annual Conference held virtually. During the conference, Team Philippines presented seven video clips and nine text documents about wildlife, and bested 36 projects in 31 countries […]
Despite continued disruptions in the global economy due to COVID-related restrictions, the Philippine exports grew by 15.2% from January to November 2021 to $68.4B compared to the same period in 2020, based on Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) preliminary data. Philippine merchandise exports increased by 6.6% year-on-year (YOY) amounting to $6.3B in November 2021 from $5.9B […]
Senator Leila de Lima was elated over the recent passage into law of a bill that will end the practice of child marriage in the Philippines. De Lima, co-author of the anti-child marriage bill at the Senate, said that Republic Act (RA) No. 11596, or An Act Prohibiting the Practice of Child Marriage and Imposing […]
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to start scoping discussions on a possible comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA). Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez met with UAE’s Ministers of State and Foreign Trade, Minister Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh and Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, respectively, at the […]
The Philippines is known worldwide for its excellent tourist attractions. This fact is proven by the number of international vloggers and travel pages that constantly put various spots in the country on their top lists. The country was getting so much attention—thanks to these global features. But when the pandemic started, everything was put on […]
Despite some disruptions in the reopening of the global economy and in international trade, cumulative Philippine exports reached $62.1 billion in January-October 2021, growing by 16.1% compared to the same period last year and 5.71% higher than the pre-pandemic average values from 2016 to 2019. Merchandise exports increased by 2% year-on-year (YOY) to $6.4 billion […]
Travelers wearing face masks, strolling the long stretch of a white sand beach, socially distanced, and sanitizing hands from time to time. This is how traveling looks like these days. The new normal, as they call it. But these are all things most of us don’t mind adhering to. After all, to travel or be […]
The tallest Christmas tree in the Philippines was lit up recently in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. The city government of Tagum said the Christmas tree, which stands at 195 feet, is still the tallest in the whole country. Mayor Allan Rellon explained the importance of the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree, saying it […]
January 12, 2020. Do you still remember what you were doing during this day? This was the day the Taal Volcano started erupting. Days later, various places in Batangas and some parts of Metro Manila experienced ashfall—prompted everyone affected to wear a face mask. After 42 years, the Taal volcano erupted again. But who would […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reaffirmed its commitment to remain at the forefront of forest protection as it welcomed the country’s renewed pledges in this year’s United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference held in Scotland. “The DENR will be supporting the pledges and contributions made by the Philippines in the most recent […]