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Apo Reef Turtle Sightings Increase Amid Lockdown APO REEF TURTLE SIGHTINGS – Sightings of turtles in Apo Reef have increased amid lockdown in the said underwater ecosystem off Occidental Mindoro. The said turtles in Apo Reef include the critically endangered hawksbill (Scientific name: Eretmochelys imbricata) and green sea turtles (Scientific name: Chelonia mydas). According to … Read more
What Is The Scientific Name Of Tsubaki? (ANSWER) SCIENTIFIC NAME OF TSUBAKI – In this topic, we are going to know and identify the scientific name of tsubaki. Also known as common camellia or Japanese camellia, it is a flower of the tea family Theaceae. It is also known as rose of winter and is the … Read more
DOH: Inhaling Crushed Dolomite Rock Along Manila Bay Can Cause Respiratory Issues DOH – Department of Health recently said that the inhalation of crushed dolomite rock in Manila Bay can cause respiratory problems. This came from Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, according to an article from GMA News. Vergeire reffered to the Department of Environment … Read more
What Is The Scientific Name Of Baloon Flower? (ANSWER) SCIENTIFIC NAME OF BALOON FLOWER – In this topic, we are going to know and identify the scientific name of baloon flower. Also known as Chinese bellflower or platycodon, it is a species of the bellflower family Campanulaceae . It is native to East Asia. The flower … Read more
What Are The Following Effects of Deforestation? (ANSWER) EFFECTS OF DEFORESTATION – In this topic, we are going to know and identify the following effects of deforestation. What is Deforestation? It refers to the clearing, destroying, or removal of trees via deliberate, natural, or accidental means. This happens in any area or location that is … Read more
Storms, High Tide Could Wash Away Manila Bay White Sand, Scientist Says MANILA BAY WHITE SAND – A scientist recently said that storms and high tide could wash away the artificial white sand at Manila Bay. According to ABS-CBN News, Mahar Lagmay, executive director of the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute said that sand … Read more
Negros Occidental Starts Mental Health, Psychosocial Support Helpline NEGROS OCCIDENTAL – Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office recently launched a mental health and psychosocial support helpline. According to Inquirer, the Provincial Health Office was launched the helpline amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Health Office’s Mark Katalbas said that they have two volunteer-registered guidance counselors … Read more
Former PhilHealth Official Discloses’Fake Receipts’ Issued To OFWs PHILHEALTH – A former PhilHealth official recently revealed that there is a syndicate that took advantage of OFWs’ premium contributions. Ken Sarmiento, a former senior auditing system analyst of the agency, said in his expose during the House committee that he discovered the modus operandi of the … Read more
What Is The Scientific Name Of Purple Coneflower? (ANSWER) SCIENTIFIC NAME OF PURPLE CONEFLOWER – In this topic, we are going to know and identify the scientific name of purple coneflower. Also known as eastern purple coneflower, hedgehog coneflower, or echinacea, it is a North American flower of the sunflower family Asteraceae. The species is native … Read more
What Is The Scientific Name Of New Guinea Singing Dog? SCIENTIFIC NAME OF NEW GUINEA SINGING DOG – In this topic, we are going to know and identify the scientific name of New Guinea singing dog. Also known New Guinea Highland dog, this dog species are known for its unique barks and howls as well … Read more