Elders always remind us not to leave any food on our plates. While this has long been part of our culture, this belief may be linked to deeper importance, aside from money and waste-related factors. Perhaps many would think wasting food should be prevented to get one’s money’s worth, but...
Various leaders from the sectors of agriculture and fishery, Philippine and United Nations (UN) developmental organizations, and government agencies have committed to support the Department of Agriculture's (DA) call for a unified action to transform Philippine food systems and end hunger and...
Marking the 10th year of its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) cited how its capacity-building program has changed the lives of its beneficiary participants. Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) women beneficiaries Valentina Razola (left)...
Floating gardens are made of native aquatic plants like water hyacinths. Farmers arrange the plants together in a river, forming floating raised beds about three feet deep. This farming approach is traditionally used to produce food in the wetlands, especially during the rainy season. Okra,...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a guide that aims to help developing countries tap into global debt markets to support a green, resilient, and inclusive recovery from the pandemic and meet the sustainable development goals (SDGs). On Friday, July 2, the Manila-based multilateral...
The United States government on Tuesday launched a P24 million ($500,000) technical and practical training program for the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) to help address wildlife trafficking, illegal logging, and other environmental crimes in Palawan island. Virtual launch of...
Sustainable living goes beyond what we wear and what we use. Now, even how we consume food and what does inside our bodies need to be sustainable and conscious. Consumers are more mindful when it comes to food choices that affect not only our bodies but the whole world as well. This mindset has...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reassured the public on Monday, June 7, that the delivery of social protection programs and services remained unhampered. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The DSWD renewed its commitment to continue assisting the vulnerable sectors, after the...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is calling all hotels and resorts in the country to "go green" and adopt sustainable practices in time with the celebration of the 2021 World Environment Day. Costales Nature Farm (Photo from the Department of Tourism) In a statement, DOT Secretary Bernadette...
Government regulators have been putting in place frameworks to encourage key sectors of the economy such as publicly listed companies, banks and financial institutions to contribute to the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a member of the United Nations, the Philippines has...
Because summer is not over yet! H&M Summer 2021 swimwear collection In 1907, actress Annette Kellermann received major side eyes for wearing a skin-tight swimwear. Though her entire body was covered, except for her head and limbs, the look was deemed scandalous as it exposed her womanly figure....
On its third season, Acne Studios presents pieces made with repurposed fabrics from the house’s past collections. With the brand’s move into being a more circular company, Acne Studios releases another sustainable collection. The capsule consists of genderless pieces with psychedelic design for...
