DRIVING THOUGHTS The very sad state of our environmental problems unfolded in Metro Manila and nearby provinces just as Earth Week began on April 18 and culminated in the global celebration of Earth Day on April 22. First, there is the fire that broke out on April 10 at the Navotas Sanitary...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, April 22, warned that corruption in climate infrastructure projects in the Philippines poses a “direct threat to national security,” as the country faces increasingly destructive storms. In her Earth Day 2026 message, Duterte cited the devastation...
Every year on April 22, Earth Day highlights the importance of protecting our planet to ensure a brighter future for all its inhabitants. As a global technology company serving over 760 million users in more than 90 countries and regions worldwide, OPPO recognizes its responsibility and influence...
Environmental and health groups on Monday, April 20, called for an expanded investigation into air quality ahead of Earth Day 2026, observed every April 22, warning that toxic smoke from the Navotas landfill fire continues to worsen and pose a threat to public health. The 40-hectare Navotas...
Several major roads in Manila will be temporarily closed, and traffic will be rerouted starting 1 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, for the conduct of the Earth Day Run 2026. The Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) said the following roads will be closed: — Northbound lane of Roxas Boulevard from...
SM Mall of Asia (MOA) once again became a powerful symbol of hope, movement, and collective action as 13,500 runners laced up to celebrate Earth Day 2025 through the Galaxy Earth Day Run Manila Leg. More than just a simple race, the event was a bold statement: when we run together, we move closer...
In celebration of Earth Day 2025, Robinsons Malls is proud to launch and expand a series of worthy sustainability initiatives, reaffirming its commitment to environmental stewardship and empowering Filipinos to make eco-conscious choices in their everyday lives. From expanding nationwide recycling...
As the world faces a worsening climate crisis, observing Earth Day every single day is now a necessity, Senator Loren Legarda said. “Earth Day should not be observed only once a year. It must be a daily reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and preserve our environment,”...
Each year, Earth Day serves as a global reminder of our shared responsibility to care for the planet. But for the commercial real estate (CRE) sector, it must be more than a symbolic day. It is a call to action that demands reflection, leadership, and a renewed sense of purpose. Buildings are...
SM Supermalls continues to champion the mindset that sustainability isn’t just a one-day commitment—it’s a lifestyle. In celebration of Earth Day 2025, SM invites everyone to be part of simple, everyday actions that make a big difference for the planet. Through innovative programs,...
The Youth Cluster of Climate Reality PH comprises young leaders aged 15 to 30 Today is Earth Day, and in a world grappling with the urgent threat of climate crisis, young people have emerged as a powerful force in the global climate movement. At the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference...
This Earth Month, our focus shifts not only to the usual suspects of pollution and waste but to a more pressing and often overlooked crisis: the peril facing our protected areas. Recent weeks have seen a surge of concerns, as uproar emanates from popular hot spots like Bohol’s Chocolate Hills,...
