Ukraine Eyes Fast-Tracked NATO Membership; US Pushes Back

Ukraine Eyes Fast-Tracked NATO Membership; US Pushes Back

WASHINGTON — Ukraine’s bid to fast-track its efforts to join NATO, following Russia’s annexation of four more Ukrainian territories, is being met with caution in Brussels and Washington, where top officials are trying to shift the focus to their unwavering support for Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted video to social media Friday that shows him … Read more

Nobel Medicine Prize Winner Discovered the Neanderthal Genome

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This year’s Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to a Swedish scientist for decoding the DNA of the Neanderthal, modern humans’ closet extinct relative. In a statement Monday the Nobel Organization said Svante Paabo is being honored “for pioneering a new approach to study our evolutionary history.” The 67-year-old Swede overcame the extreme technical challenges … Read more

10 Dangerous Food Safety Mistakes

10 Dangerous Food Safety Mistakes

We all want to keep our families safe and healthy. But sometimes a simple mistake in how we handle and prepare food can lead to serious sickness. With some germs like Salmonella, just a small amount in undercooked food is enough to cause food poisoning. And just a tiny taste of food with botulism toxin can … Read more

Traveler’s Inn: It’s not JAS an ordinary place

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Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental – When traveling, it is expected that people would always look for a place to stay that will make them experience the same comfort that their home provides, especially if the destination is quite far  The municipality of Jose Abad Santos (JAS) is often considered far away when the jump-off … Read more

Engineering and Farming: a perfect duo

Engineering and Farming: a perfect duo

Farming may not be as attractive as the corporate world for the young generation. However, for these two engineers, there is so much in it that roused their interest.  Some families must be concerned about who will take over in tilling their land because their children are not interested. This is not the case for … Read more

The Young Coffee Farmer

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Eljean Dagohoy started cultivating for a better future at the tender age of seven. At that very young age, she had already began assisting her family in farming, especially in growing coffee. By 12 years old, she started farming on her own in Pigtauranan, Pangantucan, Bukidnon. Eljean is one of the many coffee growers in … Read more

Decades of Family Success through Banana Chips

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Marinduque, a small island province south of Luzon, is home to inspiring entrepreneurs with stories etched from a vibrant history and culture. One of the thriving household names in the province is the 3 Sisters Homemade Banana Chips. The business is a reflection of a family’s genuine love and connection as seen through their journey … Read more

From Home-baker to Entrepreneur Rockstar: the success story of Caramela Sweets

Ana Carmela Paredes (3rd from Left) arrives at the 2022 ProPak Asia in Bangkok Thailand on June 15, 2022, joining the other delegates from the MIMAROPA region.

More than a “Marine Wonderland”, Occidental Mindoro is home to a thriving baking industry with several pastry shops and other bakeries fulfilling the sweet cravings of every Mindoreño. A budding name in the industry is Caramela Sweets from the municipality of San Jose. Relatively new in the business, Ana Carmela Paredes, owner, accepted and fulfilled … Read more

Monobloc chairs and stools must pass tests to prove suitability to outdoor use

Monobloc chairs and stools must pass tests to prove suitability to outdoor use

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS), has issued the Department Administrative Order (DAO) 22-09, series of 2022 providing the new technical regulation concerning the mandatory product certification of monobloc chairs and stools. The said DAO took effect on 17 July 2022, fifteen (15) days after its publication … Read more

Philippines Receives Destination of the Year Award at Asia’s Most Prestigious Travel Industry Event

Philippines Receives Destination of the Year Award at Asia’s Most Prestigious Travel Industry Event

BANGKOK 28 September 2022 – The Philippines won the prestigious Destination of the Year Award during the 31st TTG Travel Awards 2022 Ceremony and Gala Dinner held at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand on 22 September 2022. Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Millicent Cruz Paredes received the award on behalf of the … Read more