Day: September 11, 2023

Botolan LGU bans single-use plastic, Styrofoam containers

BOTOLAN, Zambales — The municipal government of Botolan, Zambales has prohibited single-use plastic, as well as Styrofoam containers to help contain plastic pollution and maintain ecological balance in the community. Mayor Jun Omar Ebdane said the ban was instituted under Municipal Ordinance No. 005-2019 passed by the town council. The prohibition takes effect September 2.… Read More Botolan LGU bans single-use plastic, Styrofoam containers

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U.S.-supported online agricultural trading hub connects farmers to more businesses

MANILA, September 11, 2023—On August 31, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal (NVAT), launched a first-of-its-kind e-commerce platform to expand the market reach of Luzon-based farmer-traders and strengthen the Philippines’ agricultural supply chain.… Read More U.S.-supported online agricultural trading hub connects farmers to more businesses

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