ENVIRONMENT: Empty nets: No more fish soon?
As population continues to balloon and fish catch in the open seas is dwindling, the Philippines – which has more than 7,000 islands –...
ENVIRONMENT: Lands: Going, going, gone?
A few years back, the United States Department of Agriculture stated that land degradation was a major global issue during the 20th century and...
ENVIRONMENT: Will there still be water?
“Kung kailan nawawala saka pa hahanapin,” so goes a line of a popular song.
The line doesn’t apply to love only but to water as...
SCIENCE: Where has all our topsoil gone?
“When soil erodes from fields, it does not simply move to another spot on the farm. Much of it ends up in streams, rivers...
ENVIRONMENT: Saving sharks from extinction
“During a late-night beach party on Amity Island, a young woman goes swimming in the ocean. While treading water, she is violently pulled under....
Ending violence against women
“At least one in five women has been physically or sexually abused by a man at some time in her life.” – World Health...
Saving marine turtles from extinction
“(Marine turtles) are majestic creatures found throughout the country. However, because of poaching, theft of their eggs for commercial purposes, and destruction of their...
Saving marine turtles from extinction
There was once a sailboat enthusiast who found himself alone, floating in the middle of nowhere after encountering a sudden sea storm. With...
Sowing the seeds of peace in Bangsamoro homeland
“We know that great things start from small beginnings. Just like the little drops of water that can make an ocean. The Japanese government...
Sowing the seeds of peace in Bangsamoro homeland “building bridges” over troubled past
The Bangsamoro Development Authority (BDA) plays a major role in the preparations, identification and implementation of development programs and projects for the conflict-affected areas...