Philippines

Taxation Policies: Implications on the Philippine Tobacco Industry

Ian Bernard M. Ines
ABSTRACT Although tobacco consumption was already proven harmful to a person’s health and to the environment, smoking of tobacco-related and vapor products is prevalent in the Philippines. As decades pass by, people become creative and develop varieties of usage and different practices for...
Country: Philippines Topic: Overview
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Cornhusks Novelty Products: Gateway Towards Sustainable Cottage Livelihood Opportunity in Batad, Iloilo, Philippines

Hene L. Hapinat
ABSTRACT This study was conducted mainly on the utilization of cornhusks to produce novelty items as gateway towards sustainable cottage livelihood opportunity in Batad, Iloilo, Philippines. Specifically, it sought to answer the following objectives: (1) Identify innovated items to be produced...
Country: Philippines Topic: Rural development
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Production of Tea from the Flower of Blue Ternate (Clitoria ternatea Linn.): A New Social Enterprise for Blue Ternate Growers in the Municipality of Batad, Iloilo, Philippines

Hene L. Hapinat
ABSTRACT The study determines the nutrient values, safety, and market acceptability of the flower of Blue Ternate (Clitoria ternatea L.) tea specifically by an identified and target tea user in terms of health and wellness benefits, nutritional values, hygiene and safety. This study used...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agriculture
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Philippine Biosafety Regulatory Gaps and Initiatives

Ryan Lawrence A. Polinag
ABSTRACT The Philippine Biosafety Regulations started out strong in biotechnology and leads the Southeast Asian Region. However, regulatory issues and concerns surfaced that slowed down the progress of the country. Initiatives are currently being done to answer and bridge the gaps. There is a...
Country: Philippines Topic: Food security and safetyOverview
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