Environment
Butterflies crash city campuses, bring quiet environmental clues
In cities where green space often loses to concrete, researchers from Far Eastern University have found an unexpected set of campus regulars. Their study, published in the April issue of the Philippine Journal of Science, shows that butterflies and moths are quietly thriving in pockets of urban life.
Water firm rolls out summer plan amid extreme heat warnings
Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV), the Non-East Zone unit of Manila Water Company, has started its summer preparedness plan as the country faces possible extreme heat in the coming months.
Manila Water urges septic tank cleaning as summer begins
Manila Water is urging customers to schedule septic tank desludging at the start of the summer season to prevent health and sanitation problems.
Nestlé Philippines accelerates plastic waste recovery, packaging efforts
Nestlé Philippines is stepping up efforts to tackle plastic waste, expanding recovery programs and advancing packaging innovations as it seeks to balance product accessibility with environmental responsibility.
Tons of trash gone, mangroves planted in marine pollution cleanup drive
The Metro Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF) rallied 2,894 volunteers across eight sites nationwide for its largest Shore It Up! Weekend yet, removing 2.3 metric tons of marine litter and planting 600 mangroves. The annual coastal and marine conservation event took place in Del Carmen, Siargao; Alaminos, Pangasinan; Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro; Medina, Misamis Oriental; Cordova, Cebu; Marinduque; Mabini, Batangas, with support from the Tubbataha Reefs Management Office and the Resort Owners Association of Mabini, Batangas.
