Batangas City emerges as global winner in this year’s We Love Cities Campaign

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Batangas City has been hailed as the World’s Most Lovable City and overall winner in this year’s edition of the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) We Love Cities campaign.

The award announcement was held online via Zoom last October 28, which was attended by representatives from WWF national offices and We Love Cities campaign finalists. Oliver Gonzales, Environment and Natural Resources Officer of Batangas City, expressed his joy over the result of the public engagement campaign.

“We’re overwhelmed and happy. This challenge brought us together and made us proud as citizens of our city. We want to thank WWF-Philippines for their great support and guidance throughout this challenge. This means a lot to us especially since we’ve been hit by the pandemic. The city is doing its best in implementing various initiatives and efforts. We have something new to hold on to, and this is great news to all of us. This win will inspire us to keep on going and to work hand-in-hand for this city,” shared Gonzales.

The We Love Cities Campaign, which has empowered the general public globally with the opportunity to celebrate, vote, and upgrade their city through suggestions made and addressed to decision-makers, is interwoven with the One Planet City Challenge (OPCC)—a biennial global challenge organized by WWF to guide cities towards the most effective climate action, while publicly recognizing the most ambitious cities as leaders in the field of sustainable urban development.

Through the OPCC, the country’s declared national winner for 2020, Batangas City, and national finalists, Muntinlupa City and Santa Rosa City, were the representatives of the Philippines in this year’s We Love Cities campaign. All the three Philippine cities ranked into the Top 10, out of 54 cities in 26 participating countries across the globe for the 2020 edition. Citizens from these countries expressed their love and support for their cities with the campaign garnering over 1,170,000 votes through all channels, 4,600,000 social media engagements and a social media reach of 80,000,000.

“Our three Philippine cities that participated in the We Love Cities initiative really stepped up to the plate and did quite well, even as they were addressing the current challenges brought by the pandemic. We are truly honored by their participation. Thus, this We Love Cities award for Batangas City is particularly special. It also highlights the active engagement that Filipinos have with their cities as they promote their solutions, and aim to make their cities more livable, sustainable and resilient. It is truly aligned with WWF’s call: Together Possible.”, says Atty. Angela Ibay, WWF-Philippines’ Climate and Energy Programme Head.

In addition to recognizing the importance of public engagement in achieving sustainability goals, Batangas City aims to be the first carbon-neutral city in the country by 2030 and has developed a comprehensive climate mitigation and adaptation plan to realize this vision.

For more information and updates about the We Love Cities 2020 campaign, log on to https://welovecities.org/.

Rabbit farming in the city of Pasig

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All I wanted was an alternative source of fertilizer. But in my search, I think I stumbled upon an interesting business opportunity.

At a small space in his backyard, the owner takes care of rabbits as pets for both personal and for sale mostly to customers who finds him online as Rabbits Ko sa Pasig City. 

I found him online because one member of a plant group in Facebook has rabbits as pets where he uses it's poop as fertilizers for his veggies that were all thriving because of the addition of these organic fertilizers. 

Yup, Plantitos and Plantitas just dry them up or even as fresh, to add to the soil where their plants are growing, and it does boost the plants growth.

But this guy is based in Pampanga where he also bought his pet rabbits.

I also have a foreign friend based in Masbate who also takes care of rabbits as a business.

Both places are just too far for me, thus I therefore looked for nearer options, and would be perfect but to find one just a tricycle ride away from our home.

Just over at Kapasigan, close to the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig is his residence...and at his backyard is where you'll find his rabbits. No signage outside since it's a residential address but his rabbits are advertised online through his own page.

Rabbits do eat all day and they also multiply like crazy. They can get impregnated and give birth fast. The bunnies can be separated from their mother as early as two to three months, and can mate already after 6 months. 

For more details, I posted a series of videos on our official Facebook fan page so you'll get to learn more.

Part 1:

https://fb.watch/1wJwXHMOE1/

Just watch the video for more detailed information. Part 2 is where we sat down to fully discuss rabbit farming in the city including the investment to setup this kind of small with the potential to be big and profitable business.

Part 2:

https://fb.watch/1wJzWWcZAv/

Customers finds him on Facebook as Rabbits Ko sa Pasig City where you can order online and just have these rabbits picked-up and delivered straight to your doorstep via courier of your choice.

How much for a pair (a doe and a buck) so you can start with them either as your pets or as a breeding business if you decide to become bigger? You'll find that out in this video.

The owner said he started out with two pairs, and he has been doing this for five years already. His female pets give birth to 6 to 8 kits (baby rabbits), and gets to sell them quick. As of this writing all existing kits already have owners....while he waits for the other pregnant does (female rabbits) to give birth.

Of course you need to invest on the cages, the bigger, the better to give your rabbits more room to move around and exercise.

Recommended is 6 x2 x3 feet to give them room to hop and stand on their two feet. They also need a few hours of play on a daily basis preferably.

His cages were arguably small but he did say he lets the adult ones go out for exercises, but not too much because of possible threats to their health. I keep asking him about the cage size because if I will get one of my own, I'll want the biggest one possible and with good flooring too.

Plus the feeds, since they'll need pellets to give them more nutrients to grow bigger and healthier, aside from the grass, hay and edible leaves of vegetables. The owner showed me some of his vegetables that he grows on his property so it saves him on the feeds.

On a large scale, the meat type of rabbits can also be sold for meat as they are leaner than beef thus healthier. But I can't imagine having these cute and adorable creatures for lunch or dinner. So scratch that thought. I want to pet rabbits for their love and poop, not eat them.

So again all this started with my search for animals that I could have as pets so I could use their poop as fertilizers...hahaha...but it seems aside from being a Plantito or Vegetito, I'll be taking care of rabbits too. So does that mean I'm now a "Rabbittito?"

BONUSes:

Now there's a bonus for Plantitos and Plantitas, just beside at their property is also a relative who sells quality ornamental plants.

This is like hitting two birds with one stone. You are definitely in luck. Perhaps you could get a discount if you buy both rabbit and plant during your visit.

And another bonus is there's another relative who makes and sells DIY drones. Now that sounds interesting too.

The Internet is Demanding Justice For Johnny Depp

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What Johnny Depp has done for victims of abuse is admirable. He showed that you should never give up. The system is corrupt, but you should never stop fighting for what is right. Never ever give up!

I just want to applause Johnny Depp for having the courage to tell the truth. He gave strength to real victims. Be strong Johnny. You are so loved.

 “Many of the loudest voices on Twitter today following the news are on Depp’s side, with #JusticeForJohnnyDepp trending on social media, first in the UK and then worldwide.”

Yes, Johnny has lost the trial.

But as we all see, it might actually be what we needed. EVERYONE IS FURIOUS. WE FOUND OUT JUDGE NICOL IS CONNECTED TO HEARD. THE #JusticeForJohnnyDepp and #JohnnyDepp are TRENDING. WE HAVE THE ATTENTION. WE HAVE FACTS. WE HAVE SUPPORT!

Also: JOHNNY WILL APPEAL! THEY WILL FIGHT FURTHER. Heard is being investigated against! Judge Nicols openly turns to JK ROWLING, SUGGESTING HER TO RECAST DEPP. He's taking SIDES. He ignored PROOF, WITNESSES, VIDEOS AND DOCUMENTS. 

Johnny Depp’s team officially confirmed that he will appeal the judgment. GO KING, THE TRUTH SHOULD PREVAIL!! 

I am just glad that Team Depp have come out with a strong statement calling the verdict ridiculous. The fight is not over. #JusticeForJohnnyDepp will prevail! 

Evidence that judge discarded: police testimony, nurses' notes, all of Johnny Depp's witnesses, audio tape where Amber Heard admits to multiple assaults and starting physical fights.

Evidence that judge took into account: Amber's word. Texts.

He took into account Amber Heard's texts not Johnny Depp's to her, to his bodyguards and to her parents where he repeatedly says that Amber has assaulted him.

The bias in the judgement and 'reasons' for it are shouting out loud and, once dug into, very clearly. No justice has been served.

The judge says she’s telling the truth because she was under oath but they were all under oath! He makes no sense whatsoever she changed her story multiple times she healed quicker than wolverine what more evidence does he need? The judge is a sick joke!

The judge admitted to basing this case on the word of Amber Heard.  He must be bonkers.

The UK courts are a joke if this is the result. He totally disregarded every witness and evidence that Depp had and just blindly believed her. A day of shame for the UK courts. 

Amber Heard is an abuser and that misandrist judge is not going to change that!

I have 0 doubts that there's something fishy with this Judge. His  ruling is basically kissing Amber Heard's ass and ignoring all the evidence and witnesses testimonies. A completely lack of ethic. This woman was arrested for domestic violence. WTF is this?

This is why male victims don't even bother speaking up. Johnny Depp has hours of tapes of Amber Heard abusing him, more than 40 witnesses, medical and police records and security camera footage, yet the judge sided with her because she is a woman.

"I've been misrepresented, people have assumed something, based on something that they've heard or read and they've written about it and turned it into this fiction, and now that fiction is something that I have to carry around with me" - Johnny Depp

I just want to say that I’m very proud of every single person who’s been defending Johnny Depp throughout these tough months. It was not easy, we’ve spent hours on spreading evidence, fighting with injustice. Just please, don’t give up. I love you all.

It’s all so shocking. And his wording of “I believe her” etc without evidence. It’s so clearly biased. So corrupt. A judge has to use evidence. This is crazy.

How many times did he say “she must have been so terrified” and “I believe she did fear for her life” like where’s the proof to back her word up?!

Anyone who listened to her 2 hour tape, where she gave him Xanax, would know a woman terrified of her husband would not be using that 'tone' and she would mention once "you hit me" but she doesn't! The judge has been paid off.

He’s literally said multiple times that what evidence he’s given “doesn’t matter”, it’s a joke! If he gave her the abuse and torment she says he didn’t then she would never speak to him the way she does.

This is a mockery.  It HAS to be appealed.....This joker didn't even try to hide his bias in his judgement.  It's blatant and sickening.  I can't even think straight right now.

Absolute UK corruption!  Never does the false accuser get any blame whatsoever! They are automatically believed, statements are amended & exculpatory evidence removed before trial! Welcome to the UK justice system - corrupt as it is!

We have a lot more work to do to increase awareness about the prevalence and destructiveness of women abusing men. 

ALL FALSE ACCUSERS LIE UNDER OATH!! Courts just don't want to see the reality of charging a woman so they let all false accusers go and convict all the falsely accused - who are usually men!  Its misandric - its immoral and its NOT JUSTICE!!

This was a message to male victims of domestic abuse across the UK: You can have medical records, eyewitnesses, multiple audios of your abuser admitting to abusing you, but so long as she denies it on the stand, none of it will matter. This is not just. 

Welcome to the shady world of The England’s judiciary.

British judiciary system is highly inefficient. They still live in 1800s era. They made law for India when India was a British colony. Johnny still stands a huge chance of winning trial in USA.

This was a message to all male victims of abuse ACROSS THE WORLD. Even with all the proof, the judge is completely biased. The system has once again let the just down.

It was already hard for male victims to prove abuse they went through so imagine how much this will damage their fight for justice, if they even had such chance to get it to begin with. This is a tragedy.

And it's precedent-setting. I'm so sad for male victims right now. The system has failed them all.

Never mistake law for justice. 

Justice is an ideal, and law is a tool.

The biggest tool in law is Judge Andrew Nicol.