The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has suspended the cutting of trees along Quirino Avenue in Manila while it reviews mitigation measures for an ongoing infrastructure project. DENR Acting Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna said the suspension will allow a more detailed review of...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has assured the public that no tree removal activity is being authorized without a strict legal basis, environmental safeguards, and long-term rehabilitation measures, amid concerns surrounding the Berong Nickel Project in Palawan and...
ARACHOVA, Greece (AP) — As a child, Giannis Stathas remembers being snowed in for days at a time in Arachova, a village famous for its ski resort and long known as a winter playground for Greeks. “We couldn’t go to school because of the snow,” said Stathas, now mayor of Arachova and the...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists are jettisoning their worst and best case scenarios for a warming world as no longer plausible. That shows how modest gains in the fight to curb climate change have dialed back the most catastrophic of future heating but also confirmed that there 's no chance to...
The Philippines is made up of over 7,100 islands, many of which are surrounded by fringing coral reefs. With a total reef area of around 25,000 square kilometers, the country is ranked as having the third largest reef system in the world, and its waters are known for having the highest coral...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives in the waterways, a new study shows. Researchers in China used satellites and artificial intelligence to track and analyze oxygen levels in more than 21,000 rivers across the globe since...
SM Supermalls has unveiled the “SM Supermalls Sustainability Digest 2025: Work and Wins.” This inaugural report showcases how sustainability is woven deeply into SM’s core strategies, ensuring its nationwide network of most-loved Supermalls remains safe, resilient, and environmentally...
LG Electronics Philippines (LGEPH) marked Earth Day 2026 through an employee-led e-waste collection initiative, gathering a total of 1200 kilograms of e-waste from March 31 to April 21 in support of more responsible waste management and environmental awareness. As part of the initiative, LG...
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Philippine government have launched a technical cooperation project aimed at strengthening sustainable finance and climate-related transparency frameworks in the country. In a statement on Saturday, May 9, JICA Philippines said that it signed...
Plastic has become a staple of convenience and modern living. According to Science Advances, global plastic production surged from 2 million metric tons in 1950 to 380 million metric tons by 2015. Of the 8.3 billion metric tons generated during that era, approximately half was produced in just the...
At a time when climate anxieties can feel both distant and overwhelming, the Manila Bulletin Sustainability Forum offered something more grounded on April 30, 2026—a sense of direction shaped by shared responsibility. Held at the Dr. Robert C. Sy Grand Ballroom of the University of Santo Tomas,...
In a unified effort to support environmental protection, disaster resilience, and future community livelihood, Shincheonji Volunteers (SCJ Volunteers) Manila led the multi-sector “Go Green, Grow Together” tree planting drive along the riverside in Barandal, Barangay Sta. Ana, San Mateo, Rizal,...
