By BILLIE DUMALIANG In the vibrant expanse of the Philippines, a vast treasure lies hidden in plain sight — over 100,000 hectares of a lush national park and wildlife sanctuary spanning parts of Rizal, Quezon, and other neighboring provinces. Interestingly, this was an initiative by President...
In a startling projection for 2030, the Commission on Audit anticipates an annual solid waste production of a staggering 19.76 million metric tons in the country, posing a grave threat to the environment. From plastic waste to hazardous chemicals, the call to reduce, if not eliminate waste...
One out of three households in the country, amounting to approximately 10 million households nationwide, now own at least one bicycle, according to the latest survey released by the Social Weather Stations (SWS). A significant increase from the past two years, with 7.3 million cyclists recorded in...
Meralco Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ronnie L. Aperocho (third from left) shared his insights about a sustainable energy future at the 6th Annual Energy Forum, hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. (AmCham Philippines) on Sept. 14, 2023. ...
Within the halls of Benguet National High School (BNHS), a quiet transformation is underway, signaling an end to cramped, dilapidated classrooms with sagging ceilings and inadequate lighting. Today, the BNHS community rejoices in the presence of revitalized classrooms, breathing new life into the...
As reported by the Forest Management Bureau (FMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Philippines is witnessing a distressing annual loss of 47,000 hectares of its precious forest cover. Let’s face it — when we think of environmental work, our minds often conjure images...
