World Bank: Climate change poses major risks for development in the Philippines

World Bank: Climate change poses major risks for development in the Philippines

In the Philippines – Country Climate and Development Report 2022 just published by the World Bank, it suggests the climate shocks will hamper the Philippines’ economic activities, damage infrastructure, and induce deep social disruptions if adaptation measures are not employed. The Philippines Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) comprehensively analyzes how climate change will affect … Read more

The survival guide to crowd crush

The survival guide to crowd crush

After learning the shocking news of Itaewon Stampede accident that caused 156 death, you might want to know how to keep yourself safe in the same situation. When in a crowd, what warning signs should you look out for that suggest the area is getting dangerously dense? According to British crowd study expert, G. Keith … Read more

Addressing environmental weathering of microplastics, pollutant uptake

Addressing environmental weathering of microplastics, pollutant uptake

Microplastics have become a new form of plastic pollution, reaching an alarming level worldwide. Commodity plastics are widely considered to be chemically inert, but alterations in their surface properties owing to environmental weathering are often overlooked, impeding their life-cycle analysis in the environment.  In a new paper published in ACS Environmental Au, researchers at Louisiana State University detail … Read more

156 death in South Korea’s Itaewon crowd collapse

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It was supposed to be a night of happy celebration in Seoul, South Korea, the first open celebration without social distancing after 3 years of Covid19 pandemic restrain; but it had turned into a tragic large-scale stampede accident. The Korean media reported that at 10:22 pm on the 29th, in Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, a crowd gathered … Read more

OPPO Find X5 Series Global Launch Campaign Wins 2022 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards

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OPPO announced that it has been awarded the 2022 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards in the Consumer Electronics category for its OPPO Find X5 Series global launch campaign, Empower Every Moment. The prize-winning PR campaign establishes a strong reputation for the flagship smartphone and inspires millions around the world to celebrate special moments together. OPPO’s win follows the successful … Read more

Artificial intelligence powers record-breaking all-in-one miniature spectrometers

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Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to replace optical and mechanical components, researchers have designed a tiny spectrometer that breaks all current resolution records. We see light and colours around us every day. However, to analyse the information it carries, we must analyse light using spectrometers, in the lab. These devices detect sparkles and substances that our … Read more

Seaweed lifeline is increasingly fragile for Philippine farmers

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by Keith Anthony S. Fabro on 1 September 2022. Original published on Mongabay Commercial seaweed farming began in the Philippines in the 1970s and has grown to be one of the country’s most significant aquaculture enterprises, supporting more than 200,000 coastal families. In communities in Palawan, seaweed farming also plays a role in protecting marine life, with … Read more

What are the requirements for importing diamonds, jewelry, and gemstones to USA?

What are the requirements for importing diamonds, jewelry, and gemstones to USA?

Commercial imports of diamonds, jewelry, pearls, and precious and semi-precious stones valued at $2,500 or more require a formal entry. Please see the guidelines for formal entries in our publication entitled “Importing Into the United States”. A license is not required to import these items for commercial purposes; however, a Customs bond CBP Form 301 … Read more