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House panel approves P20 tax on single use plastic bags

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 11 08:13 PM

By taxing single-use plastic bags, the measure aims to promote the use of environment-friendly alternatives, the bill's authors said.  Read more »

QC to also ban paper bags for groceries in 2 years

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 05 08:55 PM

Environmental groups have recently criticized companies for replacing plastic with either paper or so-called biodegradable plastic, which are both still detrimental to the environment. They have called on the public to refuse single-use packaging regardless of its material. Read more »

Alex Gonzaga, nagde-design na rin ng bag

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 26 11:35 AM

Ipinagmalaki ni Alex Gonzaga sa showbiz media ang mga locally made bags na siya mismo ang nag-design. Bahagi ito ng bagong advocacy ni Alex na mahalin ang gawang Pilipino.   Read more »

PANOORIN: Patok na accessories, gawa sa pine needles

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 07 01:18 AM

Nalagas man ang isang dahon, puwede pa rin itong pakinabangan sa fashion. Read more »

Libo-libong estudyante nahandugan ng mga school bag, supplies

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 12 05:54 PM

Bahagi ito ng proyekto ng ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. na mamahagi ng 50,000 school bags na may kompletong supplies. Read more »

New Zealand bans single-use plastic bags

Neil Sands, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 01 04:14 PM

WELLINGTON - New Zealand officially banned single-use plastic shopping bags Monday, introducing hefty fines for businesses that continue to provide them. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: June 7, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 08 01:12 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »

‘Say no to plastic bags’

Jewel Samad, AFP
Posted at Jun 07 06:58 PM

A woman walks past a sign with the words "Love the Earth, say no to plastic bags" in front of a shopping mall in Bangkok on Friday.  Read more »

The Kravitzes come back home to The Bahamas

ANCX Staff
Posted at Apr 01 08:23 PM

In Tumi’s recent campaign, rock legend Lenny helps his daughter Zoë find her roots in the archipelago, giving her a taste of everyday island life. Read more »

Shocking waste: Filipinos using nearly 60 billion sachets a year

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Mar 08 11:10 PM

MANILA (UPDATED) - An audit in the Philippines has shown the country uses a "shocking" amount of single-use plastic, including nearly 60 billion sachets a year, a new report said Friday. Read more »

This young artist pursues both passion and profit by painting on bags

Anna Gabrielle Cerezo
Posted at Feb 07 08:05 AM

Ira Balmes is the founder and sole artist of Martini, an online shop that specializes in customized handpainted bags. Read more »

WATCH: Rufa Mae shows off impressive designer-bag collection

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 25 11:46 PM

If there's one other thing Rufa Mae Quinto can't stop doing besides making people laugh, it's probably buying handbags.  Read more »

Dimples Romana shares the gift of food for the holidays

Ann Manhit
Posted at Dec 27 12:17 PM

An actress, businesswoman, wife, and mother, Romana has mastered the art of multi-tasking, and she does so wonderfully. Read more »

India throws book at schools making young pupils carry heavy bags

Reuters
Posted at Nov 29 01:49 AM

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI - Concerned about producing a generation of children with hunched backs and other spine problems, India has denounced schools for making students carry heavy school bags and giving young children homework. Read more »

Holiday gift ideas: This couple gives back with upcycled leather goods

Anna Gabrielle Cerezo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 27 07:12 AM

An online store, Leather Goods Manila is run by Nica Matias and her husband Jing, who lovingly create the pieces themselves. Read more »

WATCH: This is how Heart Evangelista paints on a designer bag

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 13 07:02 PM

In a rare moment, Heart Evangelista gave a glimpse into her creative process.  Read more »

Blog to business: Kryz Uy launches own lifestyle brand

Joko Magalong-De Veyra
Updated as of Jul 02 12:34 AM

Model and blogger Kryz Uy definitely knows how it is to be a #GirlBoss having founded her own online store February Lifestyle. Read more »

Fake goods destroyed

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 28 08:11 PM

The National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights destroys around P 11.8 million worth of fake and pirated goods seized in the last five months, in Quezon City on Thursday.  Read more »

P300-M worth of fake shoes, bags seized in Baclaran

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 22 08:22 PM

Around P300 million worth of fake shoes and bags were seized Wednesday in Baclaran.    Read more »

Truck sideswipes 10 vehicles in Baguio

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 22 09:11 PM

Rescue personnel push a 10-wheeler truck that turned sideways after it sideswiped at least 10 vehicles at Bowkawkan Road on Tuesday. Read more »