Field Guide to the Common Mangroves, Seagrasses and Algae of the Philippines

Taxon ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 203 ◽  
Author(s):  
John West ◽  
Hilconida P. Calumpong ◽  
Ernani G. Meñez ◽  
Ernani G. Menez
Keyword(s):  
The Philippines ◽  
Field Guide ◽  
The Common

Implications of AFTA on Philippine Labor Export

1993 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernardo M. Villegas
Keyword(s):  
Labor Migration ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Knowledge Workers ◽  
Free Trade Area ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Regional Trade ◽  
Trade Area ◽  
Preferential Tariff ◽  
The Common

After summarizing the major features of the ASEAN labor market and patterns of labor migration in Asia, the article describes the origins and current status of the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and its main mechanism, the Common Effective Preferential Tariff (CEPT) Scheme. Projections are offered on the effects on regional trade after AFTA. Though the volume of intra-regional trade may be less significant than in the cases of Europe or North America, AFTA is likely to have a significant effect on promoting a regional division of labor. Although AFTA is limited to the manufacturing sector, in the future the Philippines may find a niche in services requiring “knowledge workers” such as accountants and computer analysts.

scholarly journals The march of the Common Green Iguana (Iguana iguana): early establishment in Singapore and Thailand is facilitated by the pet trade and recreational parks

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthijs P. van den Burg ◽  
Steven M. Van Belleghem ◽  
Christina N. De Jesús Villanueva
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Alien Species ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Suitable Habitat ◽  
Pet Trade ◽  
Iguana Iguana ◽  
Green Iguana ◽  
The Common ◽  
And Control

AbstractThe popularity of the Common Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) as a pet has contributed to its global occurrence as an invasive alien species. Early detection and control of invasive alien I. iguana populations is necessary to prevent the need for large and financially demanding eradication actions. Here, we collated information from digital footage and interviews regarding sightings of free roaming I. iguana specimens in Singapore and Thailand, and present evidence of early-stage invasions and establishment. Using species distribution modeling, we find that large parts of Thailand and neighboring countries have suitable habitat, which could facilitate the expansion of these alien populations if left uncontrolled. Additionally, we report singular I. iguana sightings in Hong Kong and Peninsular Malaysia. We call for awareness of alien I. iguana in the Philippines due to the high number of pet iguanas and reported CITES importations as well as the availability of suitable habitat throughout the archipelago. Further, we identify I. iguana presence to be facilitated by the release of pet-traded specimens and uncontrolled exhibition practices in recreational parks. We provide recommendations for implementing monitoring and eradication efforts and strategy recommendations to halt future spread and release.

scholarly journals Distribution of 18s rDNA variants of Diderma hemisphaericum (Myxomycota) specimens obtained from moist chambers of materials collected in the Philippines and Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
18S Rdna ◽  
Molecular Diversity ◽  
Regional Scale ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Mantel Test ◽  
Molecular Techniques ◽  
Geographic Isolation ◽  
Environmental Selection ◽  
The Common

Since there are only limited biogeographic studies of myxomycetes in Southeast Asia, this study was conducted to assess the molecular diversity of Diderma hemisphaericum, a cosmopolitan myxomycetes species that abundantly occurs in most moist chamber collections in tropical Southeast Asia. Specimens that contain D. hemisphaericum were gathered from various parts of the Philippines: (i) Los Banos, (ii) Calauan, (iii) Basud, (iv) Isarog and (v) Malilipot; and Vietnam: (i) Thai Nguyen (ii) Ha Noi and (iii) Da Nang. Using modern molecular techniques, the common barcode nuclear marker 18S rDNA for myxomycetes was targeted for the 50 specimen used in this study. A total of 27 ribotypes (11 from the Philippines and 16 from Vietnam) were obtained. The Mantel test showed that genetic differentiation among ribotypes is not correlated with geographic distances. The FST index (0.083) indicates high genetic intermixing between the Philippines and Vietnam. Hence, it seems that the variation across regional scale gene pool is not directly influenced by geographic isolation but rather by environmental selection.

Guide to the Cockroaches of Australia

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Rentz
Keyword(s):  
Pest Species ◽  
Field Guide ◽  
Comprehensive Account ◽  
Health Standards ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Common

Cockroaches! Even a mere mention of the word causes many people to recoil in horror. However, of the hundreds of species of cockroaches (or blattodeans as they are known) found in Australia, only a small number of them give the group a bad name. Just a few species that are commonly found in homes, restaurants and hospitals are responsible for thousands of dollars in expenditure to comply with health standards. A Guide to the Cockroaches of Australia is a comprehensive account of most of the 550 described species found in Australia. The book reveals their diversity and beauty, it looks in detail at their morphology, habitats and ecology, and explains how to collect and preserve them. Importantly, it will allow pest controllers, students and researchers to reliably identify most of the common pest species as well as the non-pest cockroaches. It will also, perhaps, go some way towards elevating the reputation of these much-maligned insects, and promote further study of them. 2014 Whitley Award Commendation for Field Guide.

HSR19-080: Situational Analysis and Needs Assessment Regarding the Availability and Extent of Pediatric Palliative Care Services in the Philippines

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3.5) ◽  
pp. HSR19-080
Author(s):  
Loyda Amor N. Cajucom ◽  
Rita C. Ramos ◽  
Raymund Kernell B. Mañago ◽  
Raya Kathreen T. Fuentes ◽  
Primo G. Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Situational Analysis ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Palliative Care Services ◽  
The Common ◽  
Palliative Care Needs

Background: Around 200,000 pediatric clients are diagnosed with cancer each year globally. Majority (84%) of cancer cases are found in developing countries with 20% average survival rate (Ferlay et al, 2012). Two-thirds of pediatric oncology clients in the Philippines are diagnosed at advanced stages (Lecciones, 2015). Abandonment of treatment is high at 80%. Only about 10%–20% of clients attain long-term survival despite availability of multidisciplinary management. These outcomes reflect the gap in service delivery for pediatric oncology clients (Ferlay et al, 2012). Therefore, to improve accessibility to healthcare, it is necessary to determine the perceived palliative care needs of clients, their caregivers, and healthcare providers. Objective: To identify the availability of palliative care services in the country, identify barriers in service delivery, and determine the palliative care needs of pediatric oncology clients, their caregivers, and healthcare providers. Methods: The descriptive, cross-sectional study design involved a situational analysis by mapping 2 Philippine palliative centers. Focus group discussions (FGD) and interviews with healthcare professionals were conducted to determine the extent of services, geographical coverage, and perceived palliative care needs. The needs assessment tool by WHO (2004) was adopted to identify the palliative care needs of pediatric oncology clients as perceived by caregivers. Results: From a total of 181 primary caregivers, the identified main problems in caring was the economical (95.6%) aspect. Financial support (92%) was the most pressing need. Caregivers would like to learn more about general cancer care (39%) and nutrition counseling (24%). The most common palliative care needs as perceived by caregivers included accessibility to cancer facility (27%), free cancer medications (12.7%), and financial assistance (14.9%). The common barriers in rendering care were financial constraints (66%), behavioral changes (12.7%), and travel limitations (6%). The common themes found during the FGDs and interviews were: (1) inadequate human and structural health resources; (2) need to focus on psychosocial care; (3) addressing economic constraints; and (4) need to increase cancer awareness among caregivers. Conclusion: The findings of the study documented the need for the development of structured programs for pediatric palliative care in the Philippines.

Structural Imperialism

1982 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
ROBERT L. YOUNGBLOOD
Keyword(s):  
Common Core ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Traditional View ◽  
Dependency Theory ◽  
Martial Law ◽  
Proper Role ◽  
The Common ◽  
Peripheral Areas ◽  
Catholic Bishops

Part of the “common core” of ideas that make up dependency theory is the importance of elite relationships, yet few empirical studies in the dependency literature focus on elite behavior. This article examines three conditions derived from Galtung's structural imperialism model with respect to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), namely, that (1) the harmony of interest between the pope and Roman curia (center of the Center) and the CBCP in Manila (center of the Periphery) is manifested in support for martial law (1972-1981) or in withdrawal from politics and a traditional view of the Church's role in society; (2) that the disharmony of interest between the center and periphery in the Philippines is underscored by disagreement among the bishops over martial law and the Church's proper role in society; and (3) that the disagreement among the bishops on these issues is reflected in the most progressive bishops' holding the least powerful positions in the Church's hierarchy, controlling fewer of the Church's resources, and located most frequently in the peripheral areas of the country. The analysis essentially confirms the three conditions, demonstrating an alternative use of Galtung's structural imperialism model, and suggests insights into the dynamics of church-state conflict in the Philippines.

Field Guide to the Common Weeds of Kansas.

Brittonia ◽  
1984 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Mark Allen Wetter ◽  
T. M. Barkley
Keyword(s):  
Field Guide ◽  
The Common

scholarly journals DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW COST SEMI DIRECT TYPE COPRA DRYER

CORD ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Eutiquio E. Sudaria
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Coming Out ◽  
High Probability ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Design And Development ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Common ◽  
Coconut Meat

Coconut farmers in the Philippines use different types of copra dryer in copra processing. Copra quality and income are very much affected by the type of dryer used. In the country, there are indirect, direct, and semi‑direct type dryers. The common types of dryer used by the coconut farmers especially in the Visayas are direct and semi‑direct ones. There is high probability of the direct dryer together with the copra in getting burned because the firing place is directly under the drying platform where the coconut meat is placed. Especially if the meat is reaching 10% or lower moisture content where oil is coming out and the fire is immediately under it. Semi‑direct type dryer is quite comfortable to use having the less probability of burning the copra and the dryer because the firing place is away from the drying platform. The firing place is only linked to the drying platform by a tunnel.

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