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manilatimes6d ago

MMDA suspends number coding on June 12

​THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the suspension of the Expanded Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program, or number coding scheme, on Friday, June 12, in observance of Philippine Independence Day. ​The suspension of the scheme, it added, is automatic during regular holidays and special nonworking holidays. ​Its advisory includes a reminder that the Galaxy Manila Marathon will take place at 11:30 p.m. June 12. It is a 42-kilometer race starting at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City and ending at SM City North EDSA in Quezon City. ​A stop-and-go scheme will be implemented for EDSA buses operating between PITX and SM Mall of Asia during the marathon. ​Motorists were advised to use alternate routes and plan their trips accordingly. ​The MMDA reminded drivers to observe road safety and comply with traffic rules while traveling. JAMES DANIEL DANIO

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FG to establish deal room to connect with investors
twentyfirstcenturychronicle6d ago

FG to establish deal room to connect with investors

The federal government has announced plans to create a deal room to connect with investors. Minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Taiwo Oyedele, announced the plan while speaking on land reform as a major opportunity for economic growth at the opening ceremony of Invest Lagos 3.0, themed “Lagos: Business Gateway to Africa”. [...] The post FG to establish deal room to connect with investors appeared first on 21st CENTURY CHRONICLE .

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Nestlé pushes with compliance of Extended Producer Responsibility Act
manilatimes6d ago

Nestlé pushes with compliance of Extended Producer Responsibility Act

NESTLÉ Philippines has taken another step to complying with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2022 by forging an agreement with Robinsons Supermarket to deploy 10 reverse vending machines across select branches in Metro Manila, aiming to collect sachets to build furniture like chairs and benches. The EPR mandates large enterprises to take full responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their plastic packaging waste. “In partnership with Restore Solutions PH and supported by Robinsons Malls, the project provides consumers with a practical, high-tech solution for sachet collection and upcycling,” said Nestlé Philippines Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Affairs Jose Uy III. “This starts the value chain of circularity with Nestlé as the manufacturer, Robinsons Supermarket as the retailer, and Restore as the upcycler,” he added. As part of its net zero commitments, Nestlé Philippines already collects and responsibly diverts the equivalent volume of plastic it puts into the market from its packaging through programs like this. Notably, the company has been compliant with extended producer responsibility (EPR) two years prior the EPR Act officially lapsed into law. It is also working with the UNDP and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources under the National Plastics Action Partnership to unlock circular solutions and infrastructure for soft and flexible plastics. Paul Bayan, Sustainability Manager of Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc., said the collaboration with Nestlé is the first to bring reverse vending machines to a major supermarket chain in the country. “We are proud to be the retail partner of choice for this. As retailers, we play a pivotal role in advocating for waste management and driving the transition toward a truly circular economy,” he said. Using the reverse vending machines, also called Smart Eco-llection Bin (SEB), is easy and convenient. Shoppers and customers just need to deposit their clean and dry sachets into the SEBs to earn Ecobin points and redeem Ecobin rewards — all managed through the Ecobin Portal, which they can access by simply creating an account. Depositing Nestlé sachets also corresponds to additional points, with more incentives being developed to drive wider usage of SEBs. Customers may now deposit their sachets in SEBs found in Robinsons Supermarket branches at Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Place Ermita, Robinsons Metroeast, and Robinsons Townville Regalado with more locations coming soon. Building on this pilot, Nestlé Philippines and its partners aim to expand the program to build a scalable sachet collection and deposit system through retail, further engage customers in waste management, and enable circularity for hard-to-recycle plastics. THE TIMES

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Jaishankar, Finnish FM discuss AI, 6G, semiconductors in Helsinki
newsable_asianetnews6d ago

Jaishankar, Finnish FM discuss AI, 6G, semiconductors in Helsinki

EAM S Jaishankar met Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Helsinki, reviewing their Strategic Partnership and discussing cooperation in emerging technologies like AI, 6G, and semiconductors before his participation in the Kultaranta Talks.

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Change of pattern as AI cycle hits memory market
electronicsweekly6d ago

Change of pattern as AI cycle hits memory market

The memory market has always suffered highs and lows, as capex expansion, investment and demand fuelled voltatility and resulted in shortages and over-supply. Nikolaos Florous, director global marketing at Memphis ... The post Change of pattern as AI cycle hits memory market appeared first on Electronics Weekly .

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Assam youth's silkworm venture: A stellar example of self-reliance
newsable_asianetnews6d ago

Assam youth's silkworm venture: A stellar example of self-reliance

Dhruvajit Hatibaruah, an Economics graduate from Assam, chose self-reliance over a government job. Starting with 20 silkworms, he built a profitable agro-enterprise in Sivasagar, earning up to Rs 50,000 monthly and inspiring rural youth.

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