Billie Dumaliang
Amplifying youth voices at the recent UN land talks
December 20, 2024 5:03 am
On camera, I had the opportunity to share insights on the state of the environment in the Philippines, the challenges of dealing with vested interests that hinder land restoration, and the irony of destructive renewable energy developments within our biodiversity hotspots, including the Masungi Georeserve.
Forest fighter Farwiza Farhan, rangers face conservation challenges
November 23, 2024 12:15 pm
When Farwiza Farhan’s team reached out, excited to visit the Masungi Georeserve during her trip to the Philippines for a lecture organized by the Ramon Magsaysay Awards Foundation, we seized the chance to exchange ideas and experiences.
Redefining resilience in climate-vulnerable regions at recent NYC talks
October 17, 2024 9:14 am
New York Climate Week 2024 highlighted a truth often overlooked: true resilience is not just about bouncing back but evolving beyond the systems that have long kept communities, particularly in the Global South, from leading the charge on climate action.
The Long Run: Investing in tourism and nature together
September 26, 2024 7:11 am
This year’s annual Asia meeting, hosted by the passionate team at Nay Palad Hideaway in Siargao, brought together owners and managers of sustainable tourism organizations from Nepal, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
Rare Philippine vine to shine at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
August 22, 2024 5:23 am
The formal handover of JC's Vine (strongylodon juangonzalezii) specimens to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, marks a significant step in promoting the Philippines’ unique biodiversity and strengthening international collaboration on the research and conservation of this rare species.