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Earth Day In The Philippines Overshadowed By Toxic Smoke From A Burning Dumpsite

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Earth Day is supposed to be a moment to take stock of environmental progress. To celebrate the wins and track  the distance still to go. This year in the Philippines, that reckoning has taken on a far more literal shape. As official Earth Day activities unfold across the country, a … [continued]

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California Offers Incentives To Philippine Automaker To Set Up Electric Jeepney Factory

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Francisco Motors, best known for its iconic jeepneys, is now at the center of a serious effort by the State of California to attract a major zero-emission vehicle manufacturing investment. Is the shift unfolding in the global electric vehicle landscape caused by the Iran-prompted oil crisis why Francisco Motors plans … [continued]

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New skills training comes to Hanover

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New employment skills training is being offered by local education charity, Elephant Thoughts, with $200,000 from Meridian Credit Union’s “Reframe” program. The program supports people facing “systemic and economic barriers, offering hands-on skilled trades training as well as personalized financial confidence coaching,” information about the program says. Students also receive help with resumes, preparation for […]