Environment
3,000 volunteers kick-off Aboitiz Foundation-GCash forest restoration in Balamban
More than 3,000 volunteers gathered in Balamban, Cebu on September 19 to launch the five-year CarbonPH and GCash GForest partnership, targeting one million trees and 1,200 hectares restored over the period.
Filipinos unite in ICC drive vs marine litter
Over 103,000 people across all 17 regions joined this year’s International Coastal Cleanup, collecting more than 466,000 kg of waste from 369 coastal, river and underwater sites. Turnout and recovery nearly matched 2025 levels, reflecting steady public backing for marine litter prevention and sound waste management.
Security Bank boosts coastal environment work in La Union
As part of its 75th anniversary and Project MITHI’s second year, Security Bank and partners planted nearly 500 mangrove seedlings in Barangay Bungro, moving toward a 7,500-seedling target this year. The event included environmental education for children and financial literacy training for adults to strengthen community resilience.
Zamboanga’s 25-year-old bamboo grove: A living gift grown for generations to come
Planted years ago with no way of knowing who would one day find shade, strength or shelter beneath its fronds, a one-hectare bamboo grove at the Pasonanca Natural Park has grown into a quiet, resilient legacy for the future.
Hamilo Coast deepens marine conservation partnership
Costa Del Hamilo Inc. (CDHI) and WWF-Philippines are renewing a nearly two-decade sustainability partnership, expanding marine conservation and environmental monitoring as tourism and property development continue to grow in Philippine coastal destinations.
