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May 2010

Today in History

May 31, 2010 People/Events

May 31, 1996 MANILA, May 31 — On May 31, 1996, the Philippines and Malaysia signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) declaring the Turtle Islands as Turtle Islands Heritage Protected Area (TIHPA).

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DENR eyes review of forest co-management projects

May 31, 2010 Environment

ARITAO, Nueva Vizcaya, May 31 – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is considering a review of forest co-management agreement projects in the region to strengthen its protection and management components in Cagayan Valley region.

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(Metro News) More students to benefit from QCPU courses, says QC official

May 31, 2010 People/Events

MANILA, May 31 — Close to 4,000 students will continue to benefit this school year from affordable college education at the Quezon City Polytechnic University (QCPU), city hall officials said on Monday.

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DENR Cagayan Valley starts measures to address climate change

May 31, 2010 Environment

ARITAO, Nueva Vizcaya, May 31 -– Reducing air-conditioning and water use are some of the agency-initiated measures designed to address climate change by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources(DENR) in Cagayan Valley.

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Public urged to eliminate plastic waste

May 30, 2010 Environment

MANILA, May 30 — To mark the end of the Ocean Month and to herald the beginning of the Environment Month, a group campaigning for Zero Waste called on the general public to shun the indiscriminate use and disposal of plastic bags.

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Widespread charcoal production imperils forests, contributes to global warming

May 30, 2010 Environment

MANILA, May 30 —- Pervasive charcoal production in many parts nationwide is rapidly putting at risk preservation efforts of the forests, aggravating impacts of global warming and climate change to the country.

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Bangladesh calls for greater unity of climate vulnerable nations

May 30, 2010 Environment

DHAKA, May 30 — Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday opened a two-day Asia Regional Conference of the Global Climate Change Alliance in the country's capital Dhaka, making a plea to the most vulnerable nations to forge a greater unity to press home their demands.

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Phone calls from India rain on Davao ICT

May 30, 2010 People/Events

By Aurelio A. Pena DAVAO CITY, May 30 — Phone calls coming from several Indian information and communication technology (ICT) and software executives had been flooding the offices of ICT industry cluster members in Davao just days after their recent benchmarking mission to India.

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MMDA appeals to public to dispose waste properly this coming rainy season

May 30, 2010 Environment

MANILA, May 30 — With the coming rainy season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) over the weekend reiterated its appeal to residents to dispose their waste properly and make sure they do not end up in the streets, thereby clogging the waterways, to avoid another tragedy similar to last year’s widespread flooding brought by [...]

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Zambo turtle protection network cited

May 30, 2010 Environment

ZAMBOANGA CITY, May 30 –The coordinating network established to ensure the protection of endangered species like sea turtle is working effectively in this southern port city, according to a local government official.

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