Yes, progress and development are vital for economic gain, but this should not happen at the expense of our environment. Lest we forget, mangrove forests per hectare can store up to four times more carbon than other types of forests. During the launch of the photo exhibit “Our Coastal...
Biosphere reserves revolve around three main functions: conservation, economic development, and logistic support. They serve as "learning places for sustainable development," and each site seeks to promote solutions for conserving biodiversity. Apayao became the Philippines' fourth biosphere...
Typhoon Carina left the Philippine area of responsibility on the morning of July 25, 2024, but PAGASA warned that the southwest monsoon or “habagat” will still dump rains to western parts of Luzon until this weekend. Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards), an...
After seven years, a once-denuded mountain in the Philippines now boasts 62,000 trees. The Aeta communities of Yangil and Banawen in Zambales have restored their ancestral land through seven-year reforestation with MAD Travel, a social business for sustainable tourism. A comparison of...
It is high time for companies and organizations around the world to mobilize their commitments to sustainability. Supply chain operations is a key to it! Prepare to immerse yourself in the forefront of sustainable procurement and supply chain innovation at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City,...
June saw a wave of eco-conscious initiatives at many SM Supermalls in celebration of Philippine Environment Month, which coincides with World Bicycle Day on June 3, World Environment Day on June 5, and World Oceans Day on June 8. Pedaling for the planet SM Seaside City Cebu celebrates World Bicycle...
The head of upcoming climate negotiations told world leaders Wednesday that a new financial aid package for poor and disaster-struck nations is the urgent, make-or-break goal of United Nations talks this fall. “Time lost is lives, livelihoods, and the planet lost,” said Mukhtar Babayev, the...
A report by the National Economic and Development Authority states that only 84 percent of Filipino families have access to basic hygiene. This leaves some 17 million Filipinos without toilets and tap water to use for sanitation. But for this social business, access to clean water is possible and...
Yesterday, I had the privilege of participating in Sustainability Week at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) main office in Makati City, where I shared my experiences in environmental conservation. Initially, I was surprised by the invitation, as financial institutions had not previously...
After its successful launch held recently in Taiwan, “Go Green with Taiwan,” a global initiative organized by the Taiwan International Trade Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and Taiwan Trade Center Manila, was launched in the Philippines to encourage Filipinos to submit innovative...
When we think about farming, rural countryside often comes to mind, as we believe it’s the only place for it. However, with rapid urbanization addressing demographic challenges, metro cities are now filled with developments, leaving little room for green spaces. This is a challenge faced...
Bamboo, the tallest grass on Earth, has great environmental benefits. It absorbs lots of carbon, improves soil health, and helps clean the air. This material is used for housing in rural areas, but only for one to two story structures. In turn, a bill seeking to strengthen the use of bamboo...
