Five Philippine properties bagged the Green Hotel Standard accolade at the 2024 ASEAN Tourism Awards in Vientiane, Laos, held from Jan. 22 to 27. Club Paradise Palawan, Bohol Beach Club, Seda Nuvali, Pearl Farm Beach Resort, and The Forest Lodge at Camp John Hay emerged as winners, helping...
Coron-based resort Club Paradise Palawan was awarded the Green Hotel Standard at the 2024 ASEAN Tourism Forum in Vientiane, Laos, marking a major stride toward responsible tourism. The award recognizes hotels committed to sustainable tourism through environmentally friendly practices and...
Explore the blend of sustainability and creativity at Maria Tuazon's "Repurposing the Future” eco-art exhibit at the NCCA Gallery in Intramuros, extended till Jan. 31. The exhibit features 30 upcycled art pieces crafted from plastic, paper, metal, wood, and rubber waste, helping champion...
As I sat glued to the livestream of the Earth Wisdom Keepers session at the Davos World Economic Forum, I couldn't help but swell with pride and a sense of urgency. There, my sister, Ann Dumaliang, co-founder and trustee of the Masungi Georeserve Foundation in the Philippines, was addressing a...
In the race for trends, fast fashion — the overproduction and overconsumption of clothes — sprints and thrives at the expense of sustainability. A 2021 report from the World Economic Forum states that fast fashion contributes around 10 percent of global warming emissions, the main driver...
Consumers across Metro Manila can now drop off their empty PET bottles for recycling at over 2,200 sari-sari stores and carinderias. This initiative, the Tindahan Extra Mile (TEM): Balik PET Bottle Program of Coca-Cola Philippines and Basic Environmental Systems and Technologies, Inc. (BEST), not...
Pontifical universities in Rome are collaborating to address the urgent challenges posed by the global environmental crisis through the introduction of a Joint Diploma in Integral Ecology. This initiative is in line with Pope Francis's emphasis on the interconnected nature of environmental,...
It’s eight o’clock in the morning of Dec. 13, 2023. I’m on my way to Expo City in Dubai and just received a notification in my email that the new Global Stocktake (GST) draft decision text has just been released. As I was skimming through the document, I already anticipated that the closing...
The Philippines, located amid the Coral Triangle — a marine region housing over 2,000 reef fish species, has long been renowned for its thriving fisheries sector. Despite being the center of marine biodiversity in the world, the country remains plagued by plastic pollution and cases of...
In celebration of Sinulog 2024, International Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IPI) proudly showcases “kaitiakitanga,” the sacred duty of guardianship and stewardship for the environment. The company emphasizes the vital role of preserving land, water, and natural resources for the well-being of future...
British rock band Coldplay electrified the Philippine Arena on Jan. 19 with its two-day “Music of the Spheres” world tour, marking its return to live performances with a sustainable twist. Kinetic floors and stationary power bikes were installed at the venue, where 100 fans of the UK band...
With over 2,800 delegates from 120 countries, Filipina conservationist Ann Dumaliang from Masungi Georeserve Foundation Inc. (MGFI) is partaking in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024 held in Davos, Switzerland, from Jan. 15 to 19. Focusing on critical areas such as climate action and...
