EcoWaste bats for non-toxic destruction of video machines
A waste and pollution watchdog has appealed to local government and police officials to stop the practice of breaking confiscated TV sets used in...
Military strengthens support to address illegal logging activities in Eastern Mindanao
The military has strengthened its support to line agencies to address the illegal logging activities in Eastern Mindanao area. Commodore Romeo Santiago Nebres, deputy...
MGB will no longer classify city as mining, reservation site
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Region 11 will no longer classify any part of Davao City as a mining site or reservation,...
Sarangani town files pollution raps vs officers, crew of Malaysian vessels
The municipal government of Glan in Sarangani province has filed pollution charges against 11 officers and crew of a Malaysian tugboat and barge that...
Solid waste recycling needs gov’t support, incentives
The recycling of plastic and other solid waste should be given attention and support as it is a sustainable way of keeping trash out...
World Bank launches low-carbon program
Ahead of the upcoming Rio +20 Summit in Brazil, from June 20-22, the World Bank and the City of Rio de Janeiro have launched...
Climate change accelerates spread of malaria, vector-borne diseases
Did you know that climate change can accelerate the spread of disease? That’s right, not only will we face a world beset by stronger...
Biz sector appeals to local gov’t to defer ban on plastic bags
The business sector has appealed before the local government of Davao City to defer the implementation of the Davao City Ecological Solid Waste Management...
PHL NGOs urge world leaders to commit to toxics-free future
As government negotiators race for a crucial agreement that many hope will set the path for a sustainable planet, over 150 groups from the...
What causes global warming?
By Jims Vincent T. Capuno The Philippines is among the countries facing great risk if the trend in global warming, caused by carbon...