From DLG e.V. and Agritechnica 2023 International Rice Congress to offer solutions to meet future rice demand, set to increase by 30 percent by 2050 – Rice technology previously featured at DLG’s Agritechnica and Agritechnica Asia exhibitions. As part of its cooperation with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the DLG (German Agricultural Society) will […]
DLG extends cooperation with International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) for congress in Philippines
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Credit Line: from the Inter Press Service / Globetrotter News Service Headlines A Shot in the Arm Can Prevent Cervical Cancer Listen to your body, and if there is anything strange happening, do not ignore it,is the advice of 57-year-old Afshan Bhurgri, a cancer survivor. Eight years ago, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer at a time when she […]
7 Reasons to take an online loan in the Philippines
In today’s digital age, the way we handle money has drastically changed. From digital wallets to online banking, financial transactions have never been easier. One of the most significant changes is the way we borrow money. Online loans in the Philippines have surged in popularity over the last decade. What makes them so appealing? In this article, […]
Philippines Super Typhoon Rai death toll surges
From BBC At least 375 people are now known to have died after a powerful storm struck the Philippines on Thursday, police say. Super Typhoon Rai – with winds of about 195km/h (120mph) – sent some 400,000 people running for safety when it hit the country’s south-eastern islands. At least 500 people were injured and […]
Nestlé to plant 3.5 million native bamboo clumps and trees in the Philippines
Nestlé today launched a new initiative to plant two and a half million native bamboo clumps and a million trees over the next three years in the Philippines. This reforestation effort supports Nestlé’s goal to plant 200 million trees by 2030. It also forms part of the company’s plan to scale up actions in regenerative […]
Here are the Philippines most beautiful women
Source: Philippine News The Philippines is one of the countries with the most beautiful women in the world. This stark reality becomes more apparent with Filipino celebrities stealing not only local stardom but also international spotlight. Nevertheless, only a few charmed the hearts of the masses. 1. MARIAN RIVERA The Spanish-Filipino actress rose to fame […]
Smuggler caught attempting to transport over 750 tarantulas to the Philippines
By Mike Wehner From BGR Smuggling contraband into a country is a dirty business, especially when the goods being illegally transported are things like drugs or weapons. A man in the Philippines has been caught smuggling goods from Poland in boxes made to look like they contained cookies and other tasty treats. What customs officials […]
India all set to win election to UN Human Rights Council unopposed
From DNA India appears set to be elected to the United Nations’s top human rights body in the Asia-Pacific category for a period of three years. The 193-member UN General Assembly will elect new members on Friday to the UN Human Rights Council. The members are elected by absolute majority through a secret ballot. Countries […]
Typhoon Mangkhut
Typhoon Mangkhut rips through Philippines From BBC Typhoon Mangkhut has wreaked damage across the Philippines’ main island of Luzon, reportedly killing 14 people. It made landfall at Baggao in Cagayan Province at about 01:40 local time on Saturday (17:40 GMT on Friday). Officials said about 1,000 homes in the province had sustained damage. elderly man […]
Typhoon Mangkhut: 14 killed as storm batters Philippines
From BBC Some 14 people have been killed in a massive storm which brought destruction to the northern Philippines, a presidential adviser says. Typhoon Mangkhut ripped through the Philippines’ main island of Luzon, and is now moving west towards China. The storm tore off roofs, felled trees, triggered 42 landslides and caused extensive flooding. Mangkhut […]