Environment
Citizen science turns Pasig River plastic into data
The Pasig River has long been a poster child for Metro Manila’s plastic problem. Now, scientists are asking residents to become part of the solution, one wrapper, bottle, and sachet at a time.
Pamarawan turns nature into a flood defense
On a small island in North Manila Bay, nature was recruited to fight rising water, and the experiment had been showing that flood protection did not always have to come wrapped in concrete.
BSP ties up with Berdeng Kalabaw for better sustainable waste management
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and social enterprise Berdeng Kalabaw signed a memorandum of agreement on July 30, 2026, to boost sustainable waste management practices within the central bank.
Forest policy targets P38T value, draws investors
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued Administrative Order 2026-34 to attract responsible, climate-smart investments to suitable forest lands.
₱38 trillion forest plan to create jobs, boost rural livelihoods
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has introduced a new policy to unlock an estimated ₱38 trillion in production value from Philippine forests between 2027 and 2052, aiming to create jobs and raise rural incomes while protecting natural resources. DENR Administrative Order No. 2026-34 sets clear rules to identify and develop suitable forest lands through responsible, climate-friendly investments.
