PH endorses historic treaty to protect high seas
MANILA – The Philippine government formally endorsed the landmark international treaty on the protection of marine biodiversity in areas beyond a country’s jurisdiction or the high seas.
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Transport group to launch 'Euro 6' environment-friendly PUJs
MANILA – A transport group representing mostly jeepney drivers and operators is leading the launch of environmentally sound “modern jeepneys” to avert the looming phase-out of their sources of livelihood.
Solon wants more special courses to boost MSMEs
MANILA – Senator Chiz Escudero on Thursday cited the need to pass a measure that will create special courses to boost the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector, considered as the backbone and driver of Philippine economy.
Comelec wraps ballot printing, gears for deployment
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday finished the printing of the official manual ballots and other forms needed for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30.
BSKE bets warned: Premature campaigning ground for disqualification
LEGAZPI CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Albay has reminded candidates in the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to refrain from activities prohibited at this time, five weeks before the poll exercise.
DOLE sets add'l rules for HIV/AIDS prevention, control in workplaces
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday released additional policies to ensure effective prevention and control of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in workplaces.
Nuts and Drupes
True nuts include Pecan, Sweet Chestnuts, Beechnuts, Acorns, Hazel nuts and Hornbeams. True nuts are a simple dry fruit with one seed in which the seed case becomes very hard on maturity. True nuts do not split apart like Brazil nuts or horse chestnuts but the seed and the fruit are one and the same.
PH signs landmark UN oceans treaty protecting marine biodiversity
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 21) — The Philippines joined dozens of nations in signing a new oceans treaty under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) that seeks to protect marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.