Researchers urge regulation of flavored tobacco products

Tobacco products with flavor descriptors (Photo by the Ateneo Policy Center) The Tobacco Control and Governance team of the Ateneo Policy Center recently published a paper titled “An analysis of flavor descriptors on tobacco products in the Philippines: Regulatory implications and lessons for low- and middle-income countries” in the peer-reviewed journal Globalization and Health. Historically, […]

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Paralympic swimmer Gawilan leads Toyota PH’s coastal cleanup, mangrove planting day

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), in collaboration with Paralympic swimmer Ernie Gawilan successfully concluded the “Start Your Impossible” National Coastal Cleanup and Mangrove Planting Day last Dec. 14. The event, held in 33 locations across the Philippines, aimed to inspire communities to protect marine ecosystems and tackle coastal pollution, supporting Gawilan’s social commitment as a Global

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P17B budgeted for monthly subsistence allowance for soldiers

(Photo by Somchai Kongkamsri/Pexels) The 2025 General Appropriations Bill passed by Congress includes an allocation of P17 billion to cover the P10,500 monthly subsistence allowance for soldiers, House of Representatives Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan said on Dec. 18, ahead of the 89th founding anniversary of the 165,000-strong Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on

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BYD opens Cam Sur dealership

BYD Cars Philippines, in partnership with ACMobility, has just recently opened its new dealership in Camarines Sur, marking a significant step in advancing electric mobility in the Bicol region. This dealership underscores BYD’s commitment to providing electrified transportation solutions across the Philippines. “We at ACMobility are proud to say that BYD Camarines Sur is aligned

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2M South Korean tourists to visit the Philippines in 2025

(Photo by Aibek Skakov/Pexels) Despite South Korea’s short-lived martial law, its citizens will continue to travel abroad, and even include the Philippines in their itinerary. This was the prediction made by Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo. “We look forward to a very large number of South Korean tourists arriving in the Philippines in 2025,” Rillo,

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UP Marine Science Institute documentary on plastics wins at Bantog Awards

MSI researchers collect sediment samples from coastal areas for laboratory analysis to detect the presence of microplastic particles (Photo credit: Microbial Oceanography Laboratory) A documentary featuring projects of the University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science’s Marine Science Institute (UPD-CS MSI) received the best science and technology investigative story (audio-visual) trophy at the Department of

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ACMobility gets on board QC’s sustainability drive with launch of EV charging hub

ACMobility, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider in the Philippines, has just opened its latest charging hub at the UP Town Center in Quezon City. Recognized as one of the few cities in Metro Manila actively committed to sustainability, Quezon City serves as a prime location for ACMobility to demonstrate how electric mobility

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Toyota Foundation partners with DENR for Tamaraw conservation

Bubalus Mindorensis, the Tamaraw or dwarf buffalo endemic to Mindoro, where only about 500 to 600 individuals remain (Photo by Gregg Yan/LaDez) Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation (TMPF), the social and humanitarian arm of Toyota Motor Philippines Corp (TMP), has just signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

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VinFast shifts Vietnam into high gear

VinFast, a relatively new player in the automotive industry, has achieved a remarkable feat. After just over two years since fully committing to electric vehicles (EVs), the company has emerged as one of the leading car brands in Vietnam. This success highlights Vietnam as one of the few countries where a domestic EV manufacturer competes

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