5th International Symposium of Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society

 Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society, Inc. (PNPCSI)  will hold its fifth international symposium on November 14—15, 2019 at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), España, Manila. The symposium theme is “Fighting for Philippine Native Flora: Victories, Challenges and Future Directions”.

5th international symposium

Among this year’s highlight includes Botanical Arts Society exhibit, Tree Walks , Environmental Awareness, Mr. Leonardo Co death anniversary are some of the activities at the symposium.

There will be between 250 to 270 participants from different sectors of the society which includes students, volunteers, environmental advocates, heritage groups, academe,  artists, architects, government agencies, international delegates and other affiliate group.  Do not forget to sign-up and join this worthwhile project.

There will be table bourse which will sell different books, memorabilia items, t-shirts, tote bags for those interested.

This symposium is co-presented by University of Santo Tomas, USAID, BINHI and EDC.

Philippine Native Plant Conservation Society

PNPCSI is a non-stock, non-profit organization formed to contribute to Philippine native plant research

and conservation by conducting scientific research; providing technical assistance; training and student mentorship; promoting the use of native plants in landscaping and reforestation; and increasing public awareness for the conservation of botanic resources in the country.

Key symposium activities:

1. Plenary sessions

2. Oral paper presentations

3. Poster presentations

4. Commercial exhibits on native plants, resources about Philippine plant diversity and other related

items.

5.) Discussion

There will be a pre- symposium tree walk and a post‐symposium tour for those interested parties.

Kindly deposit your payments to Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) account name and number:

Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society 9761-0004-86. Kindly send a scanned copy of the deposit

slip indicating the names of the participants for whom the payment was made to

pnpcsi.symposium@gmail.com. Please present the same copy of deposit slip on registration day for this

is the only means by which we can trace your payment.

For more inquiries about the symposium, kindly contact pnpcsi.symposium@gmail.com.

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Fun House of Jollibee Kiddie Meal

Jollibee which is the country’s largest fast food chain had an exciting line-up of kiddie meal toys for the month of November 2019.

The kiddie meal series is called ” Fun House” which includes 5 characters like Jollibee, Popo, Hetty, Yum and Twirlie.

Jollibee had a guitar,Jollibee moves when the sofa is tapped using hands.

Popo had basketball and dunks the ball when the button is triggered.

Yum rides on a skateboard and moves around the section of the house.

Hetty holds a pompom with platform and her bedroom.

Twirlie had a platform which moves around in a living room.

Fun House

The fun house in interconnected and is available in all Jollibee stores nationwide until supply last.

 Note: the author is not connected with the company. Choking Hazard and had small parts , Not for children under 3 years-old. Must be accompanies by adult when playing.