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In less than two weeks, the Philippines will be hosting the 4th Asia Harm Reduction Forum, June 28. This year’s event rises to the challenges posed by the global pandemic as its set a virtual stage that will invite participants from different parts of the globe to join the discussions on public health. As an annual gathering, […]
If you live in a city, sometimes nature is hard to get by. A lot of areas are surrounded only by buildings and everything concrete. Being close to nature has been proven to keep you happier and healthier, with both psychological and physical benefits. There are plenty of plant options out there, and for beginners […]
Pollution is considered a global crisis. Around 22,000 tons of mismanaged waste makes its way into the ocean daily, with the Philippines contributing 7,400 tons. It was also reported by the World Wide Fund (WWF) in 2018 that most of the plastic waste from the Philippines end up in the ocean and that it comes […]
The most important day is the day you decide you’re good enough for you. It’s the day you set yourself free. Brittany Josephine As social beings, we put so much gravity and importance into how society views us. We want to be accepted. We want to feel that we belong, and that’s normal. This is […]
Growing up, I always wanted a pet for myself. I always thought that pets are so cute and fluffy and that it would be nice to have something to care for that would return my affection – something I wouldn’t be able to do with my toys or plants. With kids, most of them are […]
San Miguel Corporation (SMC), in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), other national government agencies, and Metro Manila mayors, yesterday officially launched its ambitious, five-year plan to clean up and rehabilitate the Pasig River. The project is set to become the largest ever river rehabilitation project in the country, with […]
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has waived a total of P230.7 million in toll fees for medical workers as of June 2, as part of its support for front liners against the COVID-19 pandemic, the company reported. The free toll program, which regularly benefits more than 10,000 medical front liners, has been in effect at the […]
San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) company doctors and nurses helped administer over 55,000 COVID-19 vaccination shots throughout Metro Manila, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to help in the government’s vaccination rollout. From 19 doctors and nurses deployed initially last April 26, the company has now activated and deployed over 100 company healthcare personnel to […]
The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) has scheduled numerous Lingap sa Mamamayan Covid-19 pandemic assistance projects aimed at indigents, the elderly, Muslim groups and members of the media this May, with additional relief efforts planned for June and beyond focusing on different areas of the NCR Plus bubble. “We’re accelerating our assistance efforts as we continue […]
Creating a meaningful and memorable event is not only limited to human interaction. During these challenging times, students are also adapting and readjusting. To encourage students in unlocking potential opportunities and venturing to new landscapes in the midst of a constantly changing environment, the TUP Taguig Chemical Engineering Technology Society (ChETSoc) in cooperation with University […]