Iloilo City strengthens waste management in villages along creeks

ILOILO CITY: The city government here is strengthening its solid waste management initiative in barangays along the river and creeks by providing garbage collection equipment and installing waste traps.

General Services Office chief, engineer Neil Ra…

TEENAGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IMPACTS ADULT MENTAL WELLBEING – ASICS STUDY

KUALA LUMPUR, ASICS Global State of Mind Study uncovers a direct link between teenage physical activity and adult mental wellbeing, reaffirming the connection between movement and the mind.

In a statement, its Managing Executive Officer, Tomoko Koda …

Gov’t workers say love of country means honest, dedicated service

BAGUIO CITY: Love of country is not just about brandishing rifles, battling terrorists or going after criminals.

Love of country can also be expressed through the proper performance of duty, especially those in the government service.

Cherrylyn Sabl…

MOH ISSUED 1,639 HYGIENE AND FOOD SAFETY RELATED NOTICES AT RAMADAN BAZAARS

PUTRAJAYA, The Ministry of Helath issued 1,639 notices under Section 32B of the Food Act 1983, with compound values amounting to RM163,900, during the Food Safety and Hygiene Operation at Ramadan bazaars between March 12 and April 5.

In a statement t…

DSWD eyes rollout of ‘Project LAWA at BINHI’ in 310 towns amid El Niño

MANILA: Amid the intensifying effects of the El Niño phenomenon, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ramping up efforts to implement its Project LAWA at BINHI (Local Adaptation to Water Access and Breaking Insufficiency through …

SHARING BLESSINGS, SAMSUDIN OFFERS RAHMAH LEMANG AT RM7 PER PIECE

MELAKA, Intent on sharing blessings and ensuring that the less fortunate can also enjoy lemang during Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Samsudin Ishak is generously offering Rahmah Lemang at RM7 per piece.

Samsudin, 42, a veteran lemang seller with two decades o…

NFA bent on securing rice stocks despite competition with traders

MANILA: The National Food Authority (NFA) expressed confidence on Tuesday in securing the country’s rice buffer stock despite local competition with traders.

In an interview, NFA administrator officer-in-charge Larry Lacson said there is no need to w…