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Shop Local “Tatak Pinoy” Christmas Village
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) opened its 2025 Bagong Pilipinas Tatak Pinoy Christmas Village yesterday. The trade fair kicks off at 1:00 PM. It will run through December 28. The venue is Megatrade Halls 1‑3, 5th Level, Mega B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. The event showcases 300 Filipino exhibitors. They feature high‑value craftsmanship and design‑forward products. The fair targets holiday shoppers. It also…
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A New Species of Box Jellyfish Can Help Save Lives
A new box jellyfish species wants to be discovered. A team of Filipino marine researchers attempts to study these new species in their natural habitat. These species live in hard-to-reach places that pose a challenge to everyone. Studying them, Filipinos will know their potential risk, the marine ecosystem health, and further scientific discovery. You can…
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DOT Commitment For 2026 With The New Budget
The Department of Tourism (DOT) wants a budget of ₱3.718 billion for next year’s campaign. Despite falling short of 2.16% in the target to get 5 million tourists. Senators Loren Legarda and Win Gatchalian, with Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, recognized the importance of sustainability in tourism. Taking the guidance of the Bicameral Conference Committee to strengthen…
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Simplifying Tax Exemptions for Affordable Housing
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued a new Revenue Memorandum Order (RMO). This aims to simplify the process for developers of socialized and economic housing projects to avail of tax exemptions. This move aims to accelerate the delivery of affordable housing in the country. BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza signed RMO No.…
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Climate Change Endangers Newly Discovered Pitcher Plant Endangered
Philippine scientists and an Australian researcher have discovered a new species of pitcher plant, Nepenthes megastoma, on Palawan Island. Found only in three cliffside locations within the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, the plant is already critically endangered. Climate change, extreme weather, and poaching threaten its survival. The carnivorous vine traps insects in cup-shaped…
