Cambodian entrepreneur recycles plastic bottles into brooms
MANILA, Philippines — An entrepreneur in Phnom Penh, Cambodia purchases empty plastic bottles from trash collectors and garbage depots to recycle them as brooms.
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Why the Maritime Zones Act is the next crucial step for national sovereignty
As an archipelagic and maritime nation, the Philippines' waters are pivotal to its food and economic security and overall national interests. With more than 7,000 islands held together by waters spanning a total of 220 million hectares, some 60% of the population, or 55.3 million Filipinos, live in coastal communities. These waters are teeming with resources driving and connecting niche economies interspersed across the archipelago.
Arrest warrant for Castro, Tamano served
MANILA, Philippines — A municipal trial court (MTC) in Bulacan has issued a warrant for the arrest of environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro.
Britain’s Rwanda asylum plan raises deep concerns: UN rights chief
GENEVA — Britain’s revived plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda would drastically strip back courts’ ability to scrutinize decisions and risks dealing a “serious blow to human rights”, the United Nations rights chief said on Monday.
Citicore Renewables officially moves IPO to next quarter
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. [CREC] [link] gave notice to the exchange that it “decided to adjust the indicative date of the Offer from March 2024 to the 2nd quarter of 2024.” CREC explained that it “recently received inquiries from other institutions with regard to participation in the IPO”, and that CREC is “carefully evaluating the offers from the various institutions.” CREC is the parent company of Citicore Energy REIT [CREIT 2.69 unch], and is a major component of the Megawide [MWIDE 3.22, down 0.6%] group of companies owned by Edgar Saavedra. The original IPO offer period was scheduled to begin on March 11, with a listing set for March 22.
Ex-Miss Universe president Paula Shugart to sue pageant's owner over 'false' corruption allegations
MANILA, Philippines — Former Miss Universe Organization (MUO) President Paula Shugart is planning to sue the pageant's Thai owner Anne Jakrajutatip after Anne allegedly made false accusations against Shugart.
LeBron James wants to finish as a Laker but has no NBA exit timetable
WASHINGTON – Four-time NBA champion LeBron James said Sunday (Monday Manila time) he has not formulated a farewell timetable but he looks forward to the Paris Olympics and wants to finish his playing days as a Los Angeles Laker.
MullenLowe MARC wins top honor for PR Programs at 59th Anvil Awards
MANILA, Philippines — MullenLowe MARC, the public relations unit of MullenLowe TREYNA, took home 12 Anvils at the 59th Anvil Awards organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP).