Tag: climate-change

Balanga becomes first PH city to receive international wetland accreditation

By Rick P. Quiambao | February 17, 2025 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — Showcasing its dedication to environmental stewardship, the City of Balanga in Bataan became the first in the Philippines to receive Wetland City Accreditation from the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. This recognition places Balanga among 31 newly-accredited cities worldwide that have demonstrated a strong… Read More Balanga becomes first PH city to receive international wetland accreditation

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Orgs call to stop mining, end coal plant ops in Palawan

QUEZON CITY — Chest-deep floods swamped Puerto Princesa City and the municipalities of Narra and Aborlan in Palawan yesterday, February 9, displacing more than 600 families during the heavy rains caused by the shear line—a catastrophe worsened by environmental degradation, caused by mining, coal plant development, and poor waterway management. The shear line is the… Read More Orgs call to stop mining, end coal plant ops in Palawan

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ARISE Philippines holds first annual general meeting, setting the stage for a resilient 2030

THE United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE) Philippines, a leading resilience network in the country, held its first annual general meeting for 2025 on January 27 at the ARISE Secretariat headquarters in MOA Square, Mall of Asia Complex. With a growing membership of 156 private… Read More ARISE Philippines holds first annual general meeting, setting the stage for a resilient 2030

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Cebu Pacific achieves record ESG score, ranks among leading global airlines for sustainability

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, has recorded its highest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance to date, garnering a rating of 46 for its 2024 S&P Global ESG Score. This places the airline among the most sustainable carriers globally, reinforcing its contribution to sustainable air travel. The S&P Global ESG Score evaluates… Read More Cebu Pacific achieves record ESG score, ranks among leading global airlines for sustainability

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UPLB, French natural history museum, explore Mt. Tapulao biodiversity

PALAUIG, Zambales — Around 30 scientists, researchers, and students from UPLB, as well as 16 scientists from the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle (MNHN), Paris, France, are now scouring Mt. Tapulao–the highest peak of Central Luzon in the Zambales Mountain Range–to explore and document its biodiversity. Mt. Tapulao is among the recognized Key Biodiversity Areas in… Read More UPLB, French natural history museum, explore Mt. Tapulao biodiversity

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SMC finishes desilting Pampanga River

By Henry Empeño / January 8, 2025 FOLLOWING its cleanup of major river systems in Metro Manila and nearby Bulacan province, multinational conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) announced the recent completion of desilting operations at the Pampanga River, the second largest river in Luzon. SMC said nearly some 694,372 cubic meters of silt and solid… Read More SMC finishes desilting Pampanga River

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U.S. Peace Corps hosts workshop on marine protection in Puerto Galera

MANILA | December 17, 2024 — From December 2 to 6, the United States Peace Corps, in collaboration with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), hosted its second workshop on Marine Protected Area (MPA) management in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro.  The event brought together 23 Peace Corps Volunteers, 47 local government partners, and 12… Read More U.S. Peace Corps hosts workshop on marine protection in Puerto Galera

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Cebu Pacific transitions key facilities to 100% renewable energy

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, has strengthened its commitment to decarbonizing its operations by powering two of its major facilities with 100 percent renewable energy (RE). In partnership with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES), one of Asia Pacific’s fastest-growing energy platforms, CEB has transitioned its APlus and AirJuan buildings to be… Read More Cebu Pacific transitions key facilities to 100% renewable energy

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DPWH enhances Bataan town’s flood resilience with new project

By Rick P. Quiambao | December 5, 2024 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a 558.09-lineal-meter flood control project along the Mabiga River in Hermosa, Bataan.   The infrastructure, located in Barangay Mabiga, will serve as a key route for the region, ensuring stable access and safeguarding… Read More DPWH enhances Bataan town’s flood resilience with new project

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U.S. Peace Corps hosts climate leadership training for Philippine Science High School students

MANILA, November 29, 2024 — From November 18 to 22 in Iloilo City, the U.S. Peace Corps organized a workshop that trained students from the Philippine Science High School System (PSHS System) to plan and implement sustainable, science-driven climate solutions in their schools and communities. During the workshop titled “Building Student Volunteer Leaders for Climate… Read More U.S. Peace Corps hosts climate leadership training for Philippine Science High School students

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