Early this week, scientists from the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) released the synthesis report of the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). This contains the consolidated and summarized findings of previous reports that describe the recent state of the world in terms of...
Oil spills are one of the most catastrophic environmental disasters, causing immediate and long-term impacts on the health and livelihoods of affected communities. The MT Princess Empress, which sank in Oriental Mindoro on Feb. 28, 2023, was carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel. The oil spill...
I was always a worrier in our family. I remember when I was little, I would get very scared when it was raining because of the build-up of rainwater and the occasional flooding outside of our main door. The fear would be more intense if my parents were not yet home — the feeling of worry that the...
The Philippines has the highest disaster risk among 193 countries around the world in 2022, according to a global risk index. The WorldRiskIndex (WRI) measures countries' disaster risk from extreme natural events and the effects of climate change. It calculates each nation's exposure or the extent...
The Final Pitch host and bestselling author John Aguilar launches The Art and Science of the Pitch INVESTMENT GURU John Aguilar Learn the tips and hacks for making compelling business pitches and winning big-ticket investors as John Aguilar, serial entrepreneur and the host of business reality TV...
With countries relaxing border restrictions and economies reopening across the globe, one thing is for sure: revenge travel is in full swing. Now that travel regulations are easing up, people are hardwired to reconnect with loved ones and make up for time lost during the lockdowns. Boracay Island...
Last November, the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El Sheikh hosted hundreds of young climate advocates from more than 140 countries during the 17 th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Youth (COY17), which happened ahead of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference or the 27 th...
Today, the start of a new year, we are unified by hope and willing to work toward the same goal – a better economy and a better life for all. Despite the significant increases in the prices of fuel, food, and services, 92 percent of Filipinos said they will face the new year with hope, according...
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...
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...
Plastic pollution has been a problem since the ’60s when scientists discovered that plastic products have been accumulating in natural environments, especially in the oceans. Confronting the problem has been a challenge for government leaders, businesses, and scientists. To successfully end the...
Doctors are usually seen in clinics, hospitals, and other health facilities. Our job mainly involves treating patients and managing diseases in the communities. We are trained to tell a patient the nature of the disease, ways to treat the disease, and tips to prevent getting the disease. Our...
