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1 month ago | 
manilastandard.net | Marita Moaje |Caezar Julius Cortez
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has initiated a move to protect the country’s coastal ecosystems to mitigate climate change and reduce disaster risks. The DENR recently spearheaded the launch of the National Blue Carbon Action Partnership (NBCAP) as a step to restore the country’s coastal resources and advance climate resilience.
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2 months ago | 
manilastandard.net | Abe Olandres |Caezar Julius Cortez
THE e-commerce market in the Philippines experienced robust growth in 2024, with an estimated growth reaching $25.4 billion (PHP1.4 trillion) in 2024. That’s a 23.3% increase from the previous year. The Philippines has seen significant growth of e-commerce penetration in the country since the pandemic of 2020 with the penetration rate expected to reach close to 20% this year.
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2 months ago | 
manilastandard.net | Marita Moaje |Caezar Julius Cortez
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will shortly issue a notice of violation on companies, and possibly revoke their business permits, for not complying with their goal to reduce plastic waste. DENR data show that the Philippines is in a waste crisis and generates 61,000 metric tons of waste per day, of which 12 percent to 24 percent are plastics.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
manilastandard.net | Abigail Adriatico |Caezar Julius Cortez
In the faith of Muslims, an important aspect of their daily lives is the consumption of food that is considered halal or permissible. Halal-certified foods do not contain ingredients that are considered haram or forbidden according to their beliefs. For a food item to be considered halal, there is a required process that animals to be butchered must undergo, ensuring minimal suffering on the part of the creature.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
manilastandard.net | Abigail Adriatico |Caezar Julius Cortez
Having a healthy lifestyle while staying beautiful is a feat that many people would like to achieve. However, many find it difficult not because of the significant effort required to see effective results, but because they may not know where to begin addressing their own unique concerns.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
manilastandard.net | Caezar Julius Cortez
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Tuesday said former chief presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo has no moral authority to criticize President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to reorganize the National Security Council (NSC) and consequently remove Vice President Sara Duterte under Executive Order 81.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
manilastandard.net | Abigail Adriatico |Caezar Julius Cortez
Type 1 Diabetes is a lifelong autoimmune condition that prevents a person’s pancreas from producing insulin, the hormone responsible for turning food into energy and regulating a person’s blood sugar level. Common symptoms of this condition include increased thirst and frequent urination, constant hunger, unexplained weight loss, blurred vision, and fatigue.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
manilastandard.net | Abigail Adriatico |Caezar Julius Cortez
Actress and TV host Kim Chiu has long been making a name for herself, not only in the local entertainment industry but also internationally. Kim’s recent accomplishments, including her role as the feisty Juliana in the hit drama Linlang and her portrayal of the hard-working Kimberly Liwanag in the Philippine adaptation of the K-drama What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim, highlight her versatility as an artist.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
manilastandard.net | Caezar Julius Cortez
Baguio City, one of the country’s major tourist destinations, pledged to pursue its own sustainability goals and work for a circular economy. Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong vowed to keep a green tourism program and stressed the importance of waste-to-resource initiatives, adding they are part of the core elements of the city’s sustainability pursuit.
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
manilastandard.net | Caezar Julius Cortez
In this year’s Paris Olympics, our very own Carlos Yulo won back-to-back gold medals, etching the Philippines’ name in the history of the games. An unprecedented achievement for any athlete, Yulo defied all expectations and achieved greatness in the world of sports. But Yulo isn’t just the double-gold medalist in the Olympics, particularly in Asia. Taiwan has its own, distinct narrative of a back-to-back feat, but in two Olympics—Lee Yang.
