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DOST develops biodegradable paper mulch for sustainable farming

By Pot Chavez | Philippine News Agency The Department of Science and Technology - Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) has developed a biodegradable paper mulch from waste materials to reduce...

Up to 15 meteors per hour may dazzle PH skies on Sunday

By Brian Campued About 15 meteor showers per hour are expected to grace the night sky during the peak activity of the Leonid meteor shower on Nov. 17, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical...

Group warns vs. kids’ toy with disposable syringe

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | Philippine News Agency A group advocating against waste and pollution on Thursday warned children and parents against a squishy chicken toy that comes with a disposable syringe. In...

New blueberry plant species discovered at Mt. Apo

By Brian Campued A species of blueberry plant has been discovered at Mt. Apo, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Davao Region announced. Citing an article published by Phytotaxa and Magnolia...

DOH records 8% drop in dengue cases nationwide in mid-October

By Brian Campued The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a total of 21,097 dengue cases across the country from Sept. 29–Oct. 12, 2024—an 8% decline compared to two weeks prior. Based on...

QC logs 6th mpox case

By Brian Campued The Quezon City government has issued a closure order against a club as the city logs its sixth new mpox case. In a news release Wednesday, the QC government said...

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