PHLPost launches PSA 10th Anniversary commemorative stamps

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PHLPost Postmaster General Luis D. Carlos and Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) National Statistician and Civil-Registrar General PSA) unveil the commemorative stamps to celebrate the decade of genuine public service with the theme:”PSA @ 10 Providing Quality Services through Digital Transformation”

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) was created by virtue of Republic Act (RA) No. 10625 otherwise known as the Philippine Statistical Act of 2013 dated 12 September 2013 and with mandates that are enhanced and expanded by the establishment of the Philippine Identification System pursuant to RA 11315 or the Community-Based Monitoring System Act (CBMS).

The CBMS is a data collection and analysis system that uses volunteers to collect data from households in rural and urban areas. The data collected through CBMS is used to track progress in various development indicators, such as poverty, education, and health.

The PSA is responsible in the implementation of Civil Registration System (CRS) for registering births, deaths, marriages, and other vital events. The CRS data is used to track population trends and to issue birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates.

The PSA is also the implementing agency in-charge of the PhilID which is being issued as identification cards to all Filipinos. The PhilID card is used to verify identity and to access government services.

The PSA commemorative stamp features the agency’s 10th anniversary logo and the imposing façade of the PSA main building to celebrate its achievements over the past decade. It also emphasizes the agency’s enhanced cooperation and partnerships with other government agencies and local government units.

PHLPost has printed 40,000 copies of the stamps to be sold at P16 each. In house graphic artist Ms. Eunice Beatrix Dabu layout the stamps. The PSA 10th Anniversary Commemorative Stamps will be available soon at SM City Manila Postal Counter.

Celebrate Craft Beer Excellence at the MNL BEERFEST – Beer Festival October 2023

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Beer enthusiasts, mark your calendars for another MNL beerfest event for this year! The MNL Beerfest is back and set to take place from 4pm to midnight for 3 straight days on October 13-15 at Capitol Commons Park in Pasig City. This year's festival promises an extraordinary lineup of local craft breweries from the Philippines, Imported Beers, delectable food, and an unforgettable experience for all beer lovers.

The MNL Beerfest is a celebration of the artistry and innovation of craft brewers from across the region and imported beers available in the market. This year's festival will feature an impressive selection of craft breweries, each showcasing their finest creations, including IPAs, stouts, lagers, sours, and more. The event is supported by the vendors and patrons of local craft breweries.

Whether you're a seasoned craft beer connoisseur or just starting your beer journey, there will be something to tantalize your taste buds.



Highlights of the Beer Festival:

Craft Beer Tastings: Sample an extensive array of beers from both local craft breweries & Imported beers.

Gourmet Food: Savor mouthwatering food offerings from a variety of local food vendors.

Vibrant Venue: The festival takes place in the stunning surroundings of the Capitol Commons park beside Estancia, a lifestyle mall right across it.



"The MNL Beerfest regularly brings Beer festivals to the public to give Local Craft beer breweries an event to showcase craftsmanship and creativity that goes into making craft beer," said Cherry S. Genato, Festival Organizer. "We're excited to bring together beer enthusiasts, brewers, and food lovers for a day filled with great beer, delicious food, and good crowd."



Tickets are priced at Php 500 each with 2 drink servings and unlimited beer tasting to select beer vendors all night! Guests may purchase tickets in advance on the festival's Viber Community - MNL BeerFest or at the venue on the dates of the event. Attendees must be 18 years or older to enter the beer festival.

For the latest updates and to learn more about the participating breweries and vendors, visit the official MNL BEERFEST Facebook Account: mnlbeerfest



· FB Page Link:

https://www.facebook.com/mnlbeerfest?mibextid=MKOS29

· Viber Link: https://invite.viber.com/?g2=AQB7AQBS%2BJ8%2FdVDc2cp57kUxKurzmwB5aOPNluFXPeMDfpO1DXT3XZWLIhpL%2Fj4J

Investigating the role of bird perches in reforestation

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Reforesting damaged forests is crucial for fighting climate change and protecting wildlife. One common way to do this is by planting trees, but this can be expensive and labor-intensive. A cheaper and more effective approach is Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR), which can involve the use of bird perches to attract fruit-eating birds that can help spread tree seeds and speed up the natural regeneration of the forest.

A Philippine green pigeon (Treron axillaris) is seen eating a fig, the seeds of which will be dispersed the next time the bird defecates. Researchers are looking at the potential role of artificial and natural bird perches in this dispersal process towards restoring degraded forests.(Photo credit: Jelaine Lim Gan)

Researchers from the University of the Philippines - Diliman College of Science Institute of Biology (UPD-CS IB), the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, and the UK’s Newcastle University aim to embark on a systematic review and meta analysis of previous studies and observations to figure out how well artificial and natural perches work in increasing seed dispersal and seedling growth on degraded areas.

“The results will synthesize available evidence on the topic, identify knowledge gaps we need filling to upscale the strategy, and inform their use in concert with other ANR strategies,” the researchers said in their paper. “The search strategy was informed through a literature scan and discussions with stakeholders and experts,” they added.

The meta study aims to see if perches help bring in more seeds and seedlings in terms of numbers and types. The researchers hope to learn how to use perches better and combine them with other strategies to bring damaged forests back to life.

The results of the meta study are expected to be available in 2024.



References:

Gan, J. L., Grainger, M. J., Shirley, M. D. F., & Pfeifer, M. (03 August 2023). How effective are perches in promoting bird-mediated seed dispersal for natural forest regeneration? A systematic review protocol. Environmental Evidence, 12(1), 15. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13750-023-00308-z