Dutch national Sean Ligtvoet, an engineer who studied water management at the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, found his purpose in addressing wastewater challenges when he came to the Philippines. Initially, he took an internship focused on flood reduction. “But...
Jollibee Foods Corp. has achieved a first for the Philippine quick-service restaurant industry, securing a green building certification for its Tuguegarao City branch as the fast-food giant accelerates its push toward operational sustainability. In a statement, Jollibee said its Enrile branch in...
CHERNOBYL, Ukraine (AP) — On contaminated land that is too dangerous for human life, the world 's wildest horses roam free. Across the Chernobyl exclusion zone, Przewalski 's horses — stocky, sand-colored and almost toy-like in appearance — graze in a radioactive landscape larger...
For many Filipino children, the school day shapes not only what they learn but also what they eat, as canteen offerings and constant exposure to online food marketing steer students toward choices that are convenient, affordable, and appealing—but often unhealthy. This growing reality is now at...
Makati City has once again been recognized by global environment organization CDP as an "A-List City" for 2025 for the third consecutive year, a testament to the city 's continuous adherence to environmental transparency and climate action. “This recognition reflects our continuing...
Contrary to claims by the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Wednesday, Jan. 14, said reclamation projects do not mitigate flooding and may even worsen it by obstructing the natural flow of floodwaters to Manila Bay. Raquel...
An environmental protection-focused group has called on devotees and other participants of the Traslacion 2026 in Manila to observe cleanliness and the proper disposal of trash during the conduct of the traditional procession that is expected to be attended by millions on Jan. 9. On Tuesday, Jan....
As Christmas greetings made the rounds, so did quieter whispers of an unsettling rumor: that a major mining company shareholder is allegedly being groomed to take the helm of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). This raises a troubling scenario: Is current Environment...
The Makati Business Club (MBC) is urging the government to streamline policies and intensify efforts to reduce landfill waste ahead of the upcoming Green Energy Auction (GEA), which will include waste-to-energy (WtE) technologies. In a briefer, the influential business group noted major gaps that...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will begin auctioning off about 50 idle mining assets nationwide to the private sector as early as next month, in line with the government’s efforts to maximize the country’s vast natural resources. DENR Undersecretary Carlos Primo...
Senator Erwin Tulfo filed on Monday, Oct. 13, a bill seeking to criminalize the so-called “license for rent” scheme, a notorious practice that emerged as a central modus operandi in the past flood control scam probe hearings in the Senate. In filing Senate Bill 1453, Tulfo, who serves as...
Senator Loren Legarda on Thursday, Oct. 9, rejected the idea of including Antique as a nuclear power site, emphasizing that she will oppose the budget of whichever agency proposes it. Legarda, a staunch environmental advocate, brought it up during the subcommittee hearing deliberating the 2026...
