Air pollution in the Philippines is responsible for the premature deaths of at least 66,000 people every year and the loss in the country's economic growth, a joint report released by a climate think tank and a climate research organization showed. According to the report published by Institute for...
The Philippines' negligence of air quality is causing more deaths and losses of about $87.6 billion annually, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC). 45000 “Air quality is not an abstract issue. Air pollution...
Wodd PH is a multi-awarded brand with extensive environmental goals Living in a tropical country, one accessory piece that is a must-have for summer lovers is a pair of sunglasses. Filipinos have always loved exploring the islands, especially the ones with pristine beaches. With this, one cannot...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) showed its steadfast commitment to the United Nations’ (UN) sustainable development goal to make cities and communities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. (DOST) The DOST through the Niche Centers in the Regions (NICER) for Research and...
Two cities in Metro Manila--Marikina and Parañaque-- were recently named as among the environmentally sustainable cities in the Southeast Asian region. SUSTAINABLE CITIES--Secretary Noel Rodriguez from the Permanent Mission of the Philippines to ASEAN (third from left) receives the award,...
An ASEAN Sustainability Summit (E-Summit) was convened on 21-22 October to tackle important issues on environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles as these provide the guideposts for enterprise action in response to the challenges posed by the continuing global pandemic. SM Investments...
This new athletics cathedral helps pave the way for the future of sports and style in the country A SNEAK PEEK The brand center interior, checkout counter, and shelves Basketball is to Filipinos what football is to America, hockey is to Canada, and soccer is to Europe. In the Philippines, each...
The country’s nickel output for this year will likely go down due to unexpected weather disturbances and some logistical issues, said a top official from the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA). During the launch of the PNIA’s first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) report, PNIA...
On World Food Day, foodsheds offer hope in lockdown-stricken communities When the lockdowns started in March 2020, a lot of families had to suffer immense hunger and poverty stemming from the closure of businesses and absence of reliable sources of livelihood. In a pitch to help communities...
The Department of Finance (DOF) wants to stop burning coal in Mindanao, in line with the government’s program aimed at promoting sustainable investments. During the launching of the Philippine Sustainable Finance Roadmap and Guiding Principles on Wednesday, Oct. 20, Finance Secretary Carlos G....
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said that sustainable communication which advocates for actionable responses to societal issues should be introduced in government media. PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar (Photo from PCOO Facebook page) Andanar, who heads the Presidential Communications...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has cited the significant role of the local government units in improving Filipinos’ quality of life through building sustainable communities and cities. (DOST-PCIEERD) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said they consider LGUs as...
