(Maria Cindy Dela Cruz/Unsplash) In recent years, integrated farming has gained significant popularity in the Philippines. This innovative approach to agriculture combines different agricultural practices and components to create a sustainable and efficient farming system. Integrated farming...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (AFP) UNITED NATIONS -- The world risks big misses across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) unless actions to accelerate implementation are taken, said a UN report released on Monday. Failure to redouble global efforts to achieve the SDGs may fuel...
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the largest multilateral financial institution globally owned by 27-EU member states, has expressed a strong interest in participating in several key projects of the Philippines, including digital connectivity, public transport, green economy, renewable energy,...
The Employers Confederation of Employers (ECOP) has called for an all-of government and all-of-society approach to address the crucial issues in a transition towards a more sustainable and humane-centered work environment amid technological advancements. This was the gist of the six-point...
One of the top beauty and makeup brands in the country, BYS Cosmetics continues to challenge itself by being the game changer. This time, with its sustainable makeup collection, Be Free, that comes in sustainable packaging with formulas that are free from harsh ingredients. Consisting of 16 vegan...
Nanay, Mama, or Mommy, there’s no doubt that mothers play a big role in the decision-making at home. This Mother’s Day, let’s shift the focus to moms of a particular color—the Green Moms. Green Moms are the ones who consistently find ways to make sustainable choices to reduce their...
While the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has taken note of the “significant ecological and social costs” of reclamation, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ordered the formation of an experts’ forum to craft policy recommendations to rationalize the...
More and more people are trying their best to embrace a greener lifestyle. It starts from us, but it also helps if the companies provide us more sustainable choices—even with the smallest things. Take for example cotton buds. They may be small, but we use them almost every day. This consumption,...
Multilateral financier World Bank has urged the government to give incentives for investments in climate smart agriculture, renewable energy (RE) and to tap ESG (environmental, social, governance) bonds to finance climate actions countering disasters.
Presenting its Country Climate and...
Amidst the growing need for power and food, farming and solar energy are often perceived as competitors for land use. However, a newly published study showed that they can have a symbiotic relationship. When building solar farms, lines of solar arrays often cover a vast amount of land,...
The Philippines is blessed with an abundance of forest ecosystems, including tropical rainforests and mangroves. These forests provide vital ecosystems for water regulation, soil conservation, and carbon sequestration and support a rich biodiversity of plant and animal species. However, despite...
Purchasing hybrid seeds has been the standard practice of most farmers because it promises an increased yield, improved quality, and more resistance to pests and diseases over traditional open-pollinated seeds. However, the prices of agricultural inputs, including seeds, are now increasing. This...
