An alliance of Filipino teachers, researchers, school administrators, and other education professionals launched an online library of books and documents deemed as "subversive" by the military. Screencap from Multong Aklat website On Nov. 1, the Academics Unite for Democracy and Human Rights...
A study found that, among other things, overfarming and pesticide use are major threats to the world’s key crops that are necessary to food security. Some of the globally important crops that are in danger of extinction include potatoes, avocados, and vanilla. Among the mentioned crops,...
ROME, Italy – Venice avoided being named a world heritage site in danger by UNESCO on Thursday, just weeks after Italy moved to ban large cruise ships from sailing into the city center. VENICE PHOTO The city has been on UNESCO's heritage list since 1987, but the UN body warned last month of...
There is no doubt that Filipinos love food. While our country is abundant in native ingredients that give a distinct flavor to local recipes, it is saddening to know that many of these crops are also on the brink of extinction. In a Facebook post, John Sherwin S. Felix, 25, an amateur cook,...
A total of 276 carnivorous plants have been seized from 10 packages coming from the Netherlands, the Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) said. (Photo from BOC-NAIA) The confiscation was carried out by joint BOC-NAIA and Department of Environment and Natural Resources...
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy A. Cimatu has hailed the contribution of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the efforts to conserve the critically endangered Philippine eagle. (Photo from DENR) "The Philippine eagle's presence in the forests is intrinsically connected...
Jade vine ( Strongylodon macrobotrys ) or emerald creeper is a species native to the Philippine forests. This woody vine is locally called tayabak and is recognized for its remarkable jade flowers that look like claws. This plant is now endangered and must be protected from deforestation. Photo by...
Pandemic or not, we ought to keep the country's exotic creatures alive While the pandemic continues to halt much of they country's activities, there is one issue that remains within the hands of humankind to change—the future of endangered species. This month, we are reminded of that when we bid...
