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San Agustin goes solar

The large magnitude of solar energy available in our country makes it a highly appealing source of electricity. Solar energy refers to the energy...
HATCHLINGS. Baby sea turtles emerge from their nest in a guarded hatchery in Bangui, Ilocos Norte on Monday (Jan. 3, 2022). A 'pawikan' sanctuary is being proposed in the province to further protect marine turtles that often lay their eggs from dusk till dawn. (Contributed photo)

Sea turtle hatchlings released in Ilocos Norte

Baby sea turtles emerged from a guarded hatchery in Bangui, Ilocos Norte and were guided back to the wild before the dark on Monday. Eduardo...

PH boosts action for climate, community resilience

The government further enhanced its efforts this year to build climate resilience among communities nationwide and address climate change to better protect the environment,...

Barangay Tambaliza, eco-bricks wall get praises from Iloilo provincial government

Iloilo provincial government praises the residents of barangay Tambaliza, Conception Iloilo. The 800 households of this island barangays take an initiative to take their...
Mangroves serve as Earth’s natural defense against climate change by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide. Protecting and restoring them is one way to curb climate change. YAHOO.NEWS

Globe, ZSL join hands with Iloilo fisherfolks for mangrove conservation project

Globe, together with the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) Philippines, joined forces with a local fisherfolk association in Brgy. Pedada, Ajuy, Iloilo to further...

No letup in fight vs climate change amid pandemic

The pandemic has not waned the government’s resolve to implement programs to address the impact of climate change, Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Carlos...

‘Gulayan sa Nabitasan’ Grand Champion in JPT Ediscape Level-Up 2021

“Gulayan sa Nabitasan’ is the fruit of labor of Barangay officials, volunteers, tanods, health workers, SK officials, youth volunteers, 4P’s members and teachers of...
Bamboo grass is effective in sequestering or absorbing carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. “It's not just economics that makes bamboo attractive for reforestation – bamboo is also ideal for climate change mitigation” DENR secretary Roy Cimatu says. YAGAMCOFFEE.COM

Bamboo help boost climate change mitigation in PH

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is promoting bamboo-planting as a climate change mitigation strategy. Bamboo not only thrives in the country and...
The Northern Negros Natural Park is in the northwestern part of Negros Island within the province of Negros Occidental. It covers 11 local government units, including the cities of Cadiz, Silay, Talisay, Victorias, Sagay, and San Carlos, as well as the towns of E.B. Magalona, Taboso, Calatrava, Salvador Benedicto, and Murcia.

Protected areas should remain protected – DENR

THE recent campaign of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Western Visayas (DENR-6) against illegal occupation in protected areas resulted in the issuance of...
Gulayan sa Nabitasan volunteers with John Jesner Perce Punsaran (orange), chairman of Barangay Nabitasan’s Committee on Livelihood and Job Opportunities.

‘Gulayan sa Nabitasan’ Strengthening community ties, empowering women amid pandemic

The initiative of the barangay officials of Barangay Nabitasan in the district of La Paz, Iloilo City, is currently yielding positive results after they...