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- SSS, DICT sign partnership to expand social security coverage for freelancers - The Social Security System (SSS) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 21 October 2026 to expand social security protection for the countryโs estimated 1.5 million freelancers and virtual assistants.
- From flood risks to resilience: How Balanga’s Mangroves Became a Natural ShieldAgainst Floods and a Lifeline for Fisherfolks - For years, coastal communities in Balanga City lived with a growing sense of uncertainty. Floodwaters regularly threatened homes and fishponds during high tide, especially when accompanied by strong winds and storms. At the same time, fish catches declined as mangrove forests that once protected the coastline were cut down and...
- ๐๐๐๐ค๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ, ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ - Prompt action by local government environment personnel, in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), led to the rescue of an endangered Brown Booby (๐๐ถ๐ญ๐ข ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ค๐ฐ๐จ๐ข๐ด๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ) in Cabangan, Zambales. Edward Sernadilla, head of the DENR Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Olongapo City, reported that the seabird was found along the coast of Cabangan and initially secured by the townโs Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO). โMENRO Cabangan coordinated with CENRO Olongapo City to facilitate the proper turnover of the bird and ensure immediate intervention. We then arranged its transfer to the Wildlife in Action Rescue Center within the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA),โ Sernadilla said. Wildlife personnel and veterinarians at the facility assessed the birdโs condition and provided the necessary medical care to stabilize it ahead of rehabilitation and possible release into its natural habitat. DENR Regional Executive Director Ralph Pablo commended the prompt response of local authorities and underscored the importance of cooperation among government agencies and communities in protecting wildlife. โThe rescue highlights the role of local government units and communities in reporting wildlife emergencies, enabling trained personnel to provide appropriate care to injured or distressed animals,โ Pablo said. The Brown Booby (๐๐ถ๐ญ๐ข ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ค๐ฐ๐จ๐ข๐ด๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ) is classified as an endangered species under DENR Administrative Order No. 2019-09, or the Updated National List of Threatened Philippine Fauna and Their Categories. It is also protected under Republic Act No. 9147, otherwise known as the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act. The DENR reminds the public to report stranded, injured, or distressed wildlife immediately to their local environment offices for proper assessment and handling. The public is also advised against handling wild animals without guidance from trained personnel to prevent further injury and ensure public safety.
- Karapatan decries continuing harassment vs arrested paralegals, activists - Karapatan decried the continuing harassment against the five peopleโs paralegals, as well as the inclusion of three activists in the latest complaint filed by the police in Taguig City.
- DEAD PETS SCANDAL: Villanueva wants justice, tighter oversight of pet crematoriums - Senator Joel Villanueva condemned the reported dumping of dead pets in Barangay Minuyan Proper, City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, calling for a thorough inter-agency investigation and appropriate legal action against those responsible.
From flood risks to resilience: How Balanga’s Mangroves Became a...
For years, coastal communities in Balanga City lived with a growing sense of uncertainty. Floodwaters regularly threatened homes and fishponds during high tide, especially when accompanied by strong winds and storms. At ...
Karapatan decries continuing harassment vs arrested paralegals, activists
Karapatan decried the continuing harassment against the five peopleโs paralegals, as well as the inclusion of three activists in the latest complaint filed by the police in Taguig City.
DEAD PETS SCANDAL: Villanueva wants justice, tighter oversight of pet...
Senator Joel Villanueva condemned the reported dumping of dead pets in Barangay Minuyan Proper, City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, calling for a thorough inter-agency investigation and appropriate legal action against ...
SSS, DICT sign partnership to expand social security...
The Social Security System (SSS) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 21 October...
From flood risks to resilience: How Balanga’s Mangroves...
For years, coastal communities in Balanga City lived with a growing sense of uncertainty. Floodwaters regularly threatened homes and fishponds during high tide,...
๐๐๐๐ค๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ, ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ...
Prompt action by local government environment personnel, in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), led to the rescue of...