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SEC teams up with Ilocos Norte IOs to strengthen investor education, financial literacy

24Aug

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Nation, News

SEC teams up with Ilocos Norte IOs to strengthen investor education, financial literacy

LAOAG CITY (August 24, 2023)—The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has entered into a momentous Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Association of Ilocos Norte Information Officers Inc. (AINIO), solidifying their commitment to promote financial literacy. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the dissemination of vital information to the public, ultimately empowering individuals to make informed financial decisions. The signing ceremony took place in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on August 16, 2023. Under the newly signed MO) signed by the SEC Baguio Extension Office Director lawyer Regina May Cajucom-De Guzman, and the AINIO President lawyer Charito Malicad, and Edmar Ines, AINIO treasurer, the SEC and the AINIO will engage in a range of activities aimed at raising awaren...

FCF Minerals recognizes basic literacy, e-learning completers

19Aug

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News, Nueva Vizcaya

FCF Minerals recognizes basic literacy, e-learning completers

Some 52 completers of the Basic Literacy Program (BLP) and 51 E-Learning Program (ELP) completers receive their certificates of recognition during the Completion Program 2023 at the Barangay Multi-Purpose Hall in Runruno, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya on August 18, 2023. The BLP and ELP initiatives get support from the Social and Development Management Program of FCF Minerals Corp. in partnership with the Runruno local government unit and the Department of Education’s Alternative Learning System program. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya (August 19, 2023)—The FCF Minerals Corporation-supported Basic Literacy Program (BLP) and E-Learning Program (ELP) recognized 101 completers during the Completion Program 2023 at the Barangay Multi-Purpose Hall in Runruno here on...

Experts raise alarm over pollinators’ decline

12Aug

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Nation, News

Experts raise alarm over pollinators’ decline

Experts said that the decline of the population of bees can have serious consequences on food production. FLINDERS UNIVERSITY PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO SCIENTISTS working in Asian countries have warned of declines in Asia's pollinators that could affect food production and food security in the region. A report released by the Australia-based Flinders University affirmed that bee pollinators are a crucial link to food production and food security for more than half the world's population living in Asia. However, the report noted that few species have been closely studied or assessed for their range, numbers and conservation status. The report said the warning comes as 74 scientists working in 13 Asian and other countries said that the region's bees could be under threat du...

Ifugao State U joins ‘Kuminwani’ masterclass for continuous global recognition

12Aug

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Ifugao State U joins ‘Kuminwani’ masterclass for continuous global recognition

Ifugao State University continues its streak of global recognition by participating in the three-day Kuminwani Flair 2.0 Masterclass dubbed 'Cordillera's Fierce Leaders Achieving International Recognition' at the Cordillera Career Development Center in La Trinidad, Benguet from Aug. 2 to 4, 2023. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO IN continuing its streak of global recognition, Ifugao State University (IFSU) has participated in the three-day Kuminwani Flair 2.0 Masterclass dubbed "Cordillera's Fierce Leaders Achieving International Recognition." Held at the Cordillera Career Development Center in La Trinidad, Benguet from Aug. 2 to 4, 2023, the Kuminwani Flair 2.0 Masterclass is organized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (C...

‘Drying’ tech improves ‘Chiang Mai’ tea quality

12Aug

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Isabela, News

‘Drying’ tech improves ‘Chiang Mai’ tea quality

The tray harnesses the sun’s energy, providing a renewable and eco-friendly heat source for drying Thai tea leaves. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO CORDON, Isabela (August 12, 2023)—The Multipurpose Solar-Powered Speed Drying Tray is a groundbreaking innovation that is transforming the way Thai tea or the "Chiang Mai" tea leaves are processed. Adopting the use of this technology is the Amancio Nicolas Agri-Tourism Academy (Amancio) in Cordon town in Isabela province which has become an institution of sustainable agricultural practices. According to the Department of Science and Technology (DoST) in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley), the Amancio has also now become a hub for aspiring farmers who desire to be horticulturists. The DoST calls this ingenious device "Portasol...

Black soldier fly helps convert waste into fertilizer

12Aug

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Black soldier fly helps convert waste into fertilizer

The Insiklo bioconversion facility rears black soldier fly larvae that transform organic waste into animal feed and compost for crop production. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO FOUNDED by Joseph Navasero, Insiklo is a startup venture that is turning market and household wastes into feed and fertilizer with the aid of the insect called black soldier fly (BSF). According to the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca), about 500 kilograms of market waste from Los Baños municipality in Laguna province are sent every week to the Insiklo facility. Then the larvae of BSF devour food scrap, agricultural debris and manure, reducing the waste volume and odor into a nutrient-rich compost for use as organic fertilizer on crops. The ...

11Aug

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Digital tool empowers okra farmers

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO DAKOTA, a digital tool that can bolster sustainable production of food export commodities in Indonesia, is a demonstration of the power of agricultural technology, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) said. Searca Director Glenn Gregorio said Dakota is a digital platform that will soon reach the okra farmers of Grobogan in Central Java, Indonesia. He said the tool helps farmers achieve international market standards and fair prices through transparent records of the quality control and agricultural practices applied to their commodities. "Searca Grants for Research towards Agricultural Innovative Solutions (Grains) supports digital innovations that reward sustainable practices, making a difference in ...

11Aug

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Nation, News

Digital tool empowers okra farmers

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO DAKOTA, a digital tool that can bolster sustainable production of food export commodities in Indonesia, is a demonstration of the power of agricultural technology, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) said. Searca Director Glenn Gregorio said Dakota is a digital platform that will soon reach the okra farmers of Grobogan in Central Java, Indonesia. He said the tool helps farmers achieve international market standards and fair prices through transparent records of the quality control and agricultural practices applied to their commodities. "Searca Grants for Research towards Agricultural Innovative Solutions (Grains) supports digital innovations that reward sustainable practices, making a difference in ...

CEZA, Now Group to lead PH digitalization

11Aug

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Cagayan, News

CEZA, Now Group to lead PH digitalization

SANTA ANA, Cagayan (August 11, 2023)—The Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Now Group to expand the connectivity and information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure at the Cagayan Special Economic Zone and Freeport (CSEZFP). Secretary Katrina Ponce Enrile said the MoU intends to formally establish an understanding between the two parties to design and develop a world-class Communications Critical Infrastructure that also provides unified connectivity, software systems and services in the CSEZFP. On Aug. 3, 2023, the MoU was signed by CEZA, through Enrile, and Now Group, through its chairman, Mel Velarde. Witnessing the signing were CEZA Deputy Administrator for Operations lawyer Marichelle de Guzman and Now Co...

FCF Minerals conducts training on safety protocols, procedures

10Aug

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News, Nueva Vizcaya

FCF Minerals conducts training on safety protocols, procedures

In line with the mandate of the Department of Labor and Employment, the Occupational Safety and Health Department of FCF Minerals Corporation in Quezon town, Nueva Vizcaya is conducting a mandatory eight-hour Safety and Health Training Program for the employees of the company. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya (August 10, 2023)—FCF Minerals Corporation through its Occupational Safety and Health Department has conducted a refresher training for its employees to become knowledgeable of safety protocols and procedures. According to Lorne Harvey, FCF Minerals Corp. general manager for operation, the training is in line with the mandate of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) which is a mandatory eight-hour safety and health training program for th...