Rice is a staple food for more than 3.5 billion people around the world. Sustainable rice production plays a significant role in ensuring food security for many communities. Carp living with rice plants in a co-culture experiment. (Photo from Lufeng Zhao) However, like many other monoculture...
The Makati City local government proudly announced its win at the 1st Philippine Tourism Excellence Awards as one of the best cities in the Philippines that are pursuing sustainable tourism. The awarding ceremony was held at the Sheraton Hotel on Nov. 18 and was attended by Makati City Vice Mayor...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE In just three days, we mount the first ever Manila Bulletin “Beyond Green: Sustainability Forum;” and it promises to be an eye-opener to the many touch points of sustainability in our lives, and why there is an urgency for us to understand and appreciate those...
Shell Mamplasan shifts to RE By MYRNA M. VELASCO In the accelerating pace of enforcing sustainable solutions at its retail portfolio, the latest network of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation which shifted its electricity usage to renewable energy (RE) is its Shell Mamplasan mobility station,...
Creating spaces for culture and the arts in the decision-making arena for climate action, Poets for Climate opened two exhibits on the sidelines of the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt. Poets For Climate is a...
Net-zero in fashion, but clothing giants struggle to cut emissions By Jordi Zamora The world’s fashion giants have pledged to trim their carbon footprint but that goal remains elusive at a time “fast fashion” is all the rage, a topic in the spotlight at the UN climate summit in...
Get your holiday presents ready and shop from this leading health and beauty retailer Sustainability books Watsons kicks off the most wonderful time of the year and the longest season in the Philippines, Christmas, by reaffirming its commitment to providing customers with more sustainable health,...
Already feeling the holiday rush and blues? Stressed about the year-end workload in the office? Worried about your upcoming finals before savoring a well-deserved vacation? These are the things that make us go haaay and make us feel blah and meh. *Deep sigh* Kapit lang besties (hold tight friend)!...
Inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability continue to be the driving forces behind many brands' latest moves Thanks to the internet, shoppers these days can easily get information about the pieces they wear. For many, it is important that the choices they make not only represent their personal...
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) on Wednesday, Nov. 16, held a summit with various government and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) officials to promote and protect the welfare of Indigenous Cultural Communities/IPs (ICCs/IPs). Courtesy of National Commission on Indigenous Peoples...
Meralco’s eSakay: Gradually melting the 'ICE' with EVs By MYRNA M. VELASCO Within this month, the planet’s warming temperatures will be in the spotlight again – as global economic and political leaders, scientists as well as the other alpha geeks of ‘climate change diplomacy’ will gather...
Manila Bulletin’s 1st Sustainability Forum, anchored on the theme “Beyond Green,” calls on individuals and companies to adapt practices that help us attain a sustainable tomorrow. The online forum will be held on Nov. 23 to 24, 2022, and will feature talks from leaders in ESG (Environment,...
