The Bahay Kubo is one of the most illustrative and recognized icons of the Philippines. Traditionally, this type of village dwelling is constructed out of organic materials, a perfect example of a completely green structure, and a showcase of extreme simplicity and sustainability. Learn more about the Bahay Kubo in this book.
Duyung or dugongs (Dugong dugon) are a type of marine mammal which is a member of the Sirenia or sea cows that still survive besides manatees and can reach ages of 22 to 25 years. Dugongs are not fish because they suckle their young and are still an evolutionary relative of elephants. It is also the only sea elephant that can be found in the waters of at least 37 countries in the Indo-Pacific region, although most dugongs live in eastern Indonesia and northern Australia.
Names serve as labels that represent the essence of an individual or entity, reflecting the values they hold dear. Throughout its history, Esco has remained steadfast in embracing the meaning embedded in its name. This book delves into the origins of Esco's name and its emblem, and illustrates the enduring ambition that the company continues to uphold with its identity.
In this issue, The HQ focuses on the continuously emerging COVID-19 variants. As mutations continue to arise and the spread of the virus is still prevalent, vaccine roll-outs with desired herd immunity to end the pandemic is still far from sight. Esco anticipates the need for scale-up solutions in providing leading-edge technologies to support stakeholders in producing top-of-the-line quality vaccines.
The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is now a global pandemic and has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). As the spread of COVID-19 continues, the World Health Organization (WHO) encourages communities to reduce close contact between individuals and to cancel any unnecessary mass gathering events. Countries around the globe are also implementing measures such as national lockdowns, class cancellations, restaurant closures, public transit suspensions, all nonessential businesses, and mandatory 14-day quarantines for those who traveled in highly affected countries. The official declaration of the pandemic by WHO has called on all countries to continue efforts that have been effective in limiting the number of cases and containment efforts aimed at inhibiting viral transmission.
