Apeco eyes Spanish partners in ecozone development

MANILA, Philippines – The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (Apeco) eyes partnerships with Spanish engineering firm IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture S.A.U. and major trade show organization Fira Barcelona to develop vital infrastructure projects. During its investment mission in Spain, Apeco and IDOM director for logistics and operations Jaume Mas Vilella discussed plans to

Mumbai News: Cement Slurry From Mixing Plant Dumped Into Chembur Mangroves, Activists Slam Authorities’ Inaction

Environmental activists have raised alarm over cement slurry from a Chembur mixing plant being dumped into Mahul mangroves. Despite complaints to MPCB, BMC, and police, authorities remain inactive. Videos posted online show pollution threatening mangroves, vital for storm and climate protection. Residents allege long-term illegal dumping; NGT seeks official response.

DA lifts import ban on poultry from 7 countries

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the import ban on poultry products from various countries recently declared free from bird flu. In separate issuances, the DA said the risk of contamination from importing poultry from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Sweden and Kelantan and Malaysia’s Sabah states was “negligible.” The DA lifted