Beautéderm founder and chairwoman Rhea Tan visited the Kasuso Foundation beneficiaries to announce her cash donation, Sunday, March 10.
Beautéderm founder and chairwoman Rhea Tan visited the Kasuso Foundation beneficiaries to announce her cash donation, Sunday, March 10.
This International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024, Indonesia-based environmental organization that focuses on awareness raising and policy advocacy, The Institute for Studies, Advocacy, and Education (LivE) shares insights on how local organizations can overcome gender disparities by empowering women to take the helm in sustainability and conservation.
Peatlands, crucial for carbon storage and ecosystem balance, face relentless threats from human activities. Restoring these vital ecosystems holds the promise of quelling fires, preserving biodiversity, and combatting climate change. However, the path to restoration is riddled with complexities, stirring disagreements among stakeholders with conflicting interests, from companies holding concessions to local communities. In the …
Manila, Philippines – Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery platform, has officially granted 100 partner driver beneficiaries PHP 20,000 worth of educational financial assistance during the official awarding presentation ceremony of its monumental BiyahEdukasyon program in Manila, Philippines. Lalamove awards 100 partner driver beneficiaries with PHP 20,000 worth of educational financial assistance during the official awarding …
“It felt like forever.” This is how Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee described the moment when she was announced as the winner last May. Aries’ Photos “All you can hope for is that destiny is on your side — and it was on that night of May 13. When they finally called my …
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Manila, Philippines – The worsening impact of climate change is driving the Philippines to prioritize peatland conservation. In May 2023, House Bill 8204 was approved to help improve the sustainable management of peatlands, recognizing their significance as natural climate change solutions. Peatland ecosystems, characterized by the accumulation of decomposed plant materials, permanent waterlogging, and various vegetation, …
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Vienna, Austria - Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas has showcased the local government’s best “green” practices to the world when he served as one of the panelists at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) forum last September 5. Treñas joined other top local government executives from Germany; the United Kingdom, Slovenia; Armenia, Malawi, Cambodia, …
Jesuit Communications (JesCom) has released on music streaming platforms an upbeat song entitled “Sa Duyan ng Bayan” sung by music icons Noel Cabangon, Ebe Dancel and Gloc-9. “Sa Duyan ng Bayan”—which is composed by music educator and singer Krina Cayabyab, with rap lyrics written by Gloc-9—is JesCom’s contribution to the country’s celebration of National Heroes’ …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES- In the heart of the lush landscapes of East Borneo, an extraordinary institution stands as a beacon of hope for indigenous communities confronting the challenges of vanishing forests. Welcome to the Sakolah Adat (Traditional School) Arus Kualan, where nature herself is the revered teacher, and the pursuit of knowledge intertwines with safeguarding the …
In celebration of the United Nations Women International Girls in ICT Day, GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet, signs the UN Women Empowerment Principles Commitment. Under the agreement, GCash will further encourage and implement initiatives that provide opportunities for present and future tech leaders regardless of gender. Moreover, the agreement further establishes GCash’s long-standing commitment …
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