Creating spaces for culture and the arts in the decision-making arena for climate action, Poets for Climate opened two exhibits on the sidelines of the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt. Poets For Climate is a...
PAGBILAO, Quezon – A proposed ordinance banning the construction of new power plants using coal or diesel in this town was presented in a public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 16. PHOTO courtesy of Jay Lim's FB shows the proposed ordinance being discussed by the Pagbilao municipal council. The...
Leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. continued its call for the Philippines to accelerate adoption of innovative building materials and practices that are better for the environment and provide superior construction performance to support the country’s sustainable...
Yes, you heard me right. Some of you may scoff, choke a little bit, or raise an eyebrow, but I’d wish for you to read on first. As many vegans tout this—potentially from the fact there has been a rise in health consciousness and environmental awareness—unfortunately, the change of heart will...
• Mangrove, giant bamboo and bitaog trees play an important role in recuding flooding. • Wind and swell waves lose energy and height when they pass through mangrove forests because the aerial tangled roots and branches act as physical barriers • The roots of a giant bamboo absorb excess water...
Members of fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya), together with climate advocates and various marginalized sectors, are set to mount a local climate strike to reiterate their calls for climate justice. (Photo courtesy of Pamalakaya) “, Filipino...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. Luis “LRay” Villafuerte has thrown his support behind the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' (DENR) plan to legalize more Minahang Bayan (MB) areas. Photo from Mines and Geosciences Bureau The MBs are zones wherein small-scale mining (SSM)...
No less than Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina G. Frasco will deliver the keynote address of Manila Bulletin’s 1st Sustainability Forum, which will be held online on Nov. 23-24, 2022. The theme of the two-day event is “Beyond Green,” featuring a lineup of prominent speakers...
As part of its commitment to regulate plastic packaging and reduce waste, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is exploring partnerships with private companies in creating a plastic waste management action roadmap. Plastic waste (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) Joining the recent...
By Diann Calucin The Caloocan City local government announced on Saturday, Nov. 5, that it has deployed 120 environmental police of the Caloocan City Environmental Management Department (CEMD) to reinforce the city's programs on ecological conservation. Caloocan Environmental Police is a group...
The Pasig City local government partnered with the Masungi Georeserve Foundation to raise awareness and train local teachers on environmental protection in order to mainstream watershed education. Photo from Masungi Georeserve FB page Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto and officials from the Pasig Schools...
The Philippines needs to enhance its assessment of natural hazards and their risks and impacts following the massive devastation brought by Severe Tropical Storm "Paeng," Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia “Toni” Yulo-Loyzaga underscored. DENR...
