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Textile scientists bare veggie wear

Saturday, 11 February 2012 17:16 Dennis D. Estopace / Reporter

WEAR your veggies.

At least that’s what the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) proved Filipinos can do to help the local fabrics industry as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) bared on Wednesday evening 40 apparels made from Philippine tropical fibers.

Celebrating love for biodiversity

Saturday, 11 February 2012 17:14 Leslie Ann Jose-Castillo / Special to the BusinessMirror

THE world has heard it all before. Biodiversity—the web of life that encompasses microorganisms, plants and animals that interact with each other—is being lost at extremely alarming levels. Many know that this web of life is fast becoming endangered due to the demands of the growing human population, as well as people’s wasteful and inefficient consumption patterns.

Protect wetlands: Adopt action plan

Saturday, 11 February 2012 17:12 Jonathan L. Mayuga / Correspondent

THE Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB) is pushing for the adoption and implementation of a national action plan for the preservation of the country’s wetlands.

PAWB Director Mundita Lim said there is a need to put in place an effective defense system to protect wetlands mainly from destructive human activities.

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Textile scientists bare veggie wear

Celebrating love for biodiversity

Protect wetlands: Adopt action plan

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