MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia New Network): As the world continues to battle climate change and biodiversity loss, Filipinos from all walks of life are being urged to join the global Earth Hour 2023 celebration, which will mark the first in-person celebration in two years due to the pandemic.
JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia New Network): The Bali administration has set a target of collecting Rp 31.5 billion (US$2.07 million) in tourist donations this year. The voluntary donation is to be used for the preservation of the island's culture and environment.
MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia New Network): The volume of meat sourced overseas by the Philippines declined in January as the country now prefers imported chicken over pork and beef, based on the data from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).
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SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia New Network): British billionaire Richard Branson has declined Singapore’s invitation to a live televised debate with Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam