Leander Domingo

1 week ago | manilatimes.net | Leander Domingo

THE Mountain Province Farmers and Fisherfolk Association and Loach Throng (MPFFaLT) has successfully harvested 40 kilograms of Japanese Weather Loach, locally known as "yu-yu" or "kaling," a milestone for the group as this proves loach farming is viable. This impressive yield is the result of a concerted effort by the association's members, who have been working together to observe breeding management and repopulate the species in the region.

1 week ago | manilatimes.net | Leander Domingo

CALAYAN, Cagayan — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 2 (DENR-2) has brought its Serbisyo on Wheels program in this town to award land titles to its beneficiaries. "This is in response to the directive of the present administration to improve the quality of life and promote economic development in the locality," said DENR-2 regional executive director Gwendolyn Bambalan.

2 weeks ago | manilatimes.net | Leander Domingo

BAGUIO CITY — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Baguio Extension Office and the National Irrigation Administration-Cordillera Administrative Region (NIA-CAR) officially forged a partnership to empower farmers and strengthen financial literacy. With this, a memorandum of agreement (MOA) at Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet, was signed by Regina May Cajucom-De Guzman, director of the SEC Baguio Extension Office, and Benito Espique Jr., regional manager A of NIA-CAR.

2 weeks ago | manilatimes.net | Leander Domingo

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — The provincial government has appealed for a co-management partnership with concerned national government agencies to address the issue of overloading and traffic problems resulting in accidents and rapid deterioration of roads. Gov. Jose Gambito made this appeal to the Regional Peace and Order Council, proposing for a co-management partnership for the weighing bridge in Barangay Calitlitan, Aritao.

2 weeks ago | manilatimes.net | Leander Domingo

THREE Philippine island communities — Isla Verde in Batangas City, Apo Island and Siquijor — show that zero waste can be adapted to address local needs. Documentation by GAIA Asia Pacific illustrates that strong political willpower, sound planning and grassroots action in biodiversity hot spots can create real, lasting change.