The global demand for natural rubber and the increasing market price which has reached to ₱100 (US$ 2.50) per kilogram for the last two years have motivated local natural rubber farmers to expand their agribusiness investments by targeting 200,000 hectares planted with rubber by 2016.
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PPUR is Officially Enlisted As ‘Wetland Of International Importance’ By Ramsar
The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) is the country’s fifth site enlisted by Ramsar Convention along with Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary in Agusand del Sur, Naujan Lake National Park in Mindoro Oriental, Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary in Cebu, and Palawan’s Tubbataha Reefs Natural Marine Park.
ASEAN Thrust, Rehabilitates & Regenerates Mangrove Colonies In The Region
Southeast Asia Fisheries Development Center Scientist Emerita and Zoological Society of London (ZSL) Chief Mangrove Scientific Advisor Dr. Jurgenne Primavera reported that the ‘region has the highest rate of mangrove loss.’
Propagating Eco-friendly Abaca Resurrects Industry To Life, Restores Philippine Global Market Foothold
Growing awareness and concern over the protection and care of the environment is now becoming more intense worldwide that ‘going natural, going green’ is deeply encouraged by environment advocates in the Philippines.
Dentists Are Warned Against Using Cheap Hand-held X-ray Machine On Patients
Cheap imported handheld x-ray device known as the Tianjie Dental Falcon from China, could expose patients to ten times suggested levels of radiation, increasing their risks of cancer and organ damage, according to UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Anti Political Dynasty Bill Should Clearly Banned The Monopolizing Of Power By The Few
Article II Section 26 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution clearly prohibits political dynasty but it has yet to come up with an appropriate definition by enacting a law through Congress.
Microbiologists Find Bacteria Densely Populate In Kitchen Sponge Than A Toilet Seat In Your Home
Good home hygiene habits are essential and regular cleaning and ‘targeted disinfection’ of all surfaces that are regularly touched such as door handles, taps, switches and bin lids can help to reduce the spread of germs around the home.
PCAARD Spearheads Development Of Microalgae As Aquafeeds
The Philippine Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) released P10 million (US$ 250,000) to start off the National Aquafeeds Research and Development Program.
The Philippines Has To Improve The Tedious Processes Of Doing Business For SMEs In The Country
The World Bank report ranks the Philippines in the 138th among 185 economies studied in the ‘Doing Business 2013: Smarter Regulations for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.’
A Tumor Profiler Device That Identifies Known Types Of Cancer & Can Prescribe Treatment
The British company, QuantuMDx, has developed a device that can identify all known types of cancer while the patient waits and decide the best drug for treatment.