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sheds instead of prioritizing what we need to prioritize coming out from this pandemic which is sustainable food supply, sustainable water supply that restores the watershed,” she said.

Davao City’s WTE project is still up for final approval by the national government and has yet to secure the full funding needed to set up the facility

In March last year, former city mayor and now Vice President Sara Duterte reported that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has agreed to allocate P740 million for the P3.5 billion government counterpart fund needed to supplement the P2-billion grant provided by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

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Paquibato District, said the center will help their association and their community in the production of their crafts and ensure an alternative source of income to their farming livelihood.

Omo said that their community is determined to pass on their traditions to the younger generations through the preservation of their crafts.

“Naa man gyud na sa among kultura. Kung unsa to ang maong nakat-unan, mao to among ipasa sa among kabatan-unan para mapadayon, mapreserba (We do have this in our culture. What we were taught, we will pass on to our youth for them to carry on and preserve),” Omo said. CIO

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Ferdinand Ver.

“Thanks to your unwavering support, the event has now reached its 9th edition. This year, we proudly introduced the Philippine Economic & Investment Summit, expanding the array of investment options and tools available for both institutional and retail investors. And by doing so, NPM (New Perspective Media) Group can further reinforce and strengthen the economic and social ties between the Philippines and the Middle East by providing a platform that can bring forth better and wealthier future, for everyone,” said Remo, CEO and founder of NPM Group and chair of PPIE and PEIS.

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives,

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ing rights still owned by the government,” she said.

Fong said that for now, what’s hindering the government from auctioning one of the mining rights is the verification of the content of mine itself.

“A lot of the feasibility studies are still desktop. So we’re having the valuation done, but definitely there are a lot who are interested. We’re being assisted right now by the German government, and we’ve also received offers from the US government and Australian government to assist us in assessing the value of the mines and to help us in packaging it for auction, so definitely there’s a lot of local and foreign interest once we’re ready to auction the mines,” she said.

Fong said the government

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ment, through the Market Enforcers and Inspection Team, caught four stall owners selling tuna meat coated with pig’s blood.

In an interview with local Brigada News TV, Mudin Puyat, a market inspector, said they padlocked six stalls selling sliced tuna parts leased to four stallholders due to the presence of pig’s blood in their products.

“They use the pig’s blood as artificial coloring to make the tuna products appear fresh,” he said.

Pig’s blood was also found at the ice boxes where they stored the tuna meat, he added.

Puyat said they conducted an inspection following a complaint from the General Santos City Market Vendors’ Association that some fish vendors have been doing unscrupulous business practices, including inaccurate weighing scales.

With the public outrage not just from the Muslim community, the local government padlocked stall numbers 140/141 (one stallholder), 139, 143, and 145/146 (one stallholder), all at the fish section of the Central Public Market.

In a statement, the GenSan LGU said the market committee is still deciding whether to revoke the lease agreement issued to the four erring stallholders.

This city, touted as the Tuna Capital of the Philippines, hosts six of the country’s seven tuna canneries and exports large mature sashimi-grade fresh tuna to the United States, among others.

The mature tuna stocks that do not qualify for the export market are distributed and sold in various domestic markets of the country. (Bong S. Sarmiento / MindaNews)

NPM Group has been actively promoting financial literacy among Filipinos through PPIE.

The remarkable turnout of attendees in this year’s edition further cements the event’s reputation as the largest and most trusted international expo and conference dedicated to Filipino investment, spanning nearly a decade.

The two-day event also aimed to enhance the financial literacy of overseas Filipino workers and promote Philippine investments to foreign investors through panel discussions and activities catered to the specific needs and interests of the attendees. (PR) currently has four mining rights.

“We have four, as I understand, they’re quite big, but some are still under litigation, so we’re not prepared to auction it out yet, but at least one already has a clean title, so we’re going with that [Basay Mine] first, but we’re still in the process of validating its actual value,” said Fong.

Fong explained that the government is looking at not just outright auctioning the Basay Mines but also asking development partners to assist them on a possible joint venture.

“There’s a technical term for it in mining, some sharing agreement. We’re trying to get assistance on the modern good practices in the mining industry on how to sell it, we’re trying to package it in a more responsible way,” she noted. (PNA) ers in the shared goal of positioning Mindanao for sustainable and inclusive peace and development.

“We need to ensure that growth is inclusive and is evenly distributed across all sectors in Mindanao,” she said.

She said the digitalization of Mindanao is one way of leveling the playing field and ensuring that the island has inclusive growth.

“MinDA is here to assist, to walk with you, in our shared goal of pushing forward and strategically positioning Mindanao in a sustainable and inclusive peace and development,” she said.

Secretary Mabel Sunga-Acosta, chair of MinDA, said the Mindanao Development Forum (MDF), which is only the second in a decade, aims to harmonize and coordinate national and local government development programs.

“The MDF shall provide a venue for government to discuss its development priorities and to lay down areas where development partnerships can be most useful, leading to increased efficiency in development interventions and contributing to the sustainable and inclusive development of Mindanao,” she said.

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the wholesale price of onions in cold storage facilities.

Based on DA’s latest price monitoring, local red and white onions cost P160 to P200 per kilo in select markets in Metro Manila.

There is no data available as to the price of imported medium-sized red and white onions as DA noted that they are not currently sold in markets.

The agency announced on Friday that it is looking at setting a suggested retail price (SRP) for onions by Monday, May 22.

Evangelista said the DA is targeting to implement and enforce the SRP by Tuesday.

This, as DA also prepares to issue an order to import white onions in May as it rushes to prevent another price shock similar to what the country experienced in 2022.

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umaaksyon naman sila, napakababa ng increase, between P5.00 to P16.00 lang,” he said.

(What we’ve seen, with due respect to our Regional Wage Boards, such low increases and a long time before they take action on increasing costs and the public’s cry for a decent wage. And when they take action, the increase is so small, only between P5.00 and P16.00.)

The last legislated minimum wage increase was in 1989, at P89.00, before the passage of the Republic Act 6727, which created the Regional Wage Boards.

The highest minimum wage in the country is in Metro Manila, which is currently pegged at P570.00 per day.

The lowest is in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, which is at P316.00 for non-agricultural and P306.00 for agricultural.

Minimum wages in the regions are determined by Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Boards pursuant to Republic Act No. 6727 or the Wage Rationalization Act of 1989.

urban livability, people’s health, happiness, and well-being. We conducted a placemaking workshop with the Davao Executive Homeowners Association. We let them envision and design a park that they would want. Tapos si Arch. Jim Palma ang naginterpret/illustrate sa design. So, it is a community-designed park,” Peñalver said.

Peñalver said the budget for its development is from IDIS through its funding agency MISEREOR.

“But we will also raise funds thru sponsorship. For more collaboration,” he said.

IDIS said the groundbreaking ceremony marked the first step towards enhancing the community’s overall well-being, presenting an opportunity for physical activity, social interaction, and a deep appreciation for the environment.

Its development is through the partnership with the UAP - Kadayawan Dabaw Chapter, Davao Design Society, and the Davao Executive Homes Association (DEHA). Maya M. Padillo

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Tagupa, Operations Officer IFOAM Asia said.

The Kauswagan International Organic Convention Center has accommodation facilities, a kitchen and a cafeteria, two landing zones for helicopters intended for health emergencies, and a media center with internet connection.

Arnado said they have held coordination meetings with various government agencies as well as with the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology.

“The efforts towards the last week of May will focus on simulation activities such as testing of venue facilities and equipment, power energy source, potable water system, organic food tasting, mobility and traffic management, and tour guide simulation,” he said.

Colonel Sandy Vales, Police Director of Lanao del Norte said security arrangements, including an incident command center, are being worked out with the military, Office of Civil Defense and other agencies. (Richel V. Umel/ MindaNews)

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our sponsors and friends of the Alumni Association but most especially you golfers for your support and strong participation to make this tournament possible. We are looking forward for your continued support on our next tournament” says Gavin Tulio, Chief Project Officer, and Tournament Chairman.

The proceeds of this tournament will be used for the Medical and Dental Outreach Program of the ABKA in Sitio Puting Bato Community composed mainly of our IP brothers and sisters in Baganihan, Marilog District Davao City.

Youthful students and alumni of Ateneo ABKA came in full force to support the event. From the registration to the documentation up to the awarding program. It was an evening filled with fun, food, drinks and laughter while golfers were entertained by an acoustic band. Every golfer enjoyed and were glued to their seats for the two rounds of raffle prizes which the organizers made sure that no one would leave the hall without a raffle prize in tow.

five games, then fifth-seeded New York in six, and now on the brink of denying the No. 2-seeded Celtics a second consecutive East crown. And the Heat let Boston know how much they were enjoying this one.

Mindful that Boston’s Al Horford directed a timeout signal toward the Miami bench during Game One when the Celtics were on a second-quarter spurt to build a comfortable lead, Butler did the same to Horford as the Heat were running away in the third quarter of Game Three.

Besides, the Heat rallied to win Game One anyway. There was no rally required in Game Three by the Heat. There was barely one attempted by the Celtics, for that matter.

Boston got within 61-49 when Marcus Smart had a three-point play on the opening possession of the second half. The rest was all Miami, which immediately answered with a 28-7 run to open a 33-point lead at 89-56, which had the building rolling. The lead was so big, and there was so much time left, that the sellout crowd of 20,088 actually was subdued a bit by the time it was over.

They might have been yelledout. Or maybe they were saving it for hockey on Monday night, when the Florida Panthers — another No. 8 seed on a magical playoff run in South Florida — will try to take a 3-0 lead in their East finals series against the Carolina Hurricanes.

TIP-INS

Celtics: Robert Williams made his first shot, meaning he made 12 straight to start the series. He missed his second attempt. … The Heat encourage fans to wear white to playoff games, and Tatum also arrived in an all-white suit. … Smart appeared to throw a punch in the third quarter, but missed and after review referees determined he did not deserve a flagrant foul or a technical (which would have been his second of the night).

Heat: Robinson made five 3-pointers and now has 124 in his Heat postseason career, passing LeBron James (123) for the most in Miami history. ... Butler’s steal with 7:17 left in the first quarter was the 2,000th in Heat postseason history. … Shaquille O’Neal, at the game as part of the TNT broadcast crew, greeted former teammate (and now Heat executive) Alonzo Mourning and got a long ovation when introduced during a second-quarter time out. ... Vincent’s previous career best was 28, set in a Jan. 12 win over Milwaukee.

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Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, a regular at Heat games this season, tried to get the pregame crowd going by waving one of the giveaway towels. Dolphins defensive lineman Christian Wilkins was at the game — wearing green shoes on a night Miami was playing the Celtics, though it should be noted he was born in Massachusetts.

Love Hurt

Miami’s Kevin Love checked out 4:47 into the game after what the Heat said was an undisclosed ankle injury. He went to the Heat locker room for evaluation, returned to the bench area later in the first half, and started the second half.

QUOTABLE

“The lack of mental toughness. It’s embarrassing … that was an embarrassment for the Celtics.” — TNT’s Charles Barkley at halftime, with Boston trailing 61-46 and after being down by as many as 22 points.