Environment
Seagrass, Not Corals, Do Oceans’ Dirty Work
Coral reefs usually get the glamour shots—bright, bustling, endlessly Instagrammable. But just a few meters away, swaying with far less fanfare, seagrass meadows are doing the real grunt work. If oceans were a movie set, corals would be the stars, while seagrass runs the lighting, sound, and logistics without which nothing works.
San Mateo residents gain steady 24/7 water as major pipeline project is completed
A major water infrastructure project has been completed in Barangay Silangan in Rizal province, delivering a significant boost to water supply for hundreds of residents.
New charges vs. El Nido firms filed over protected area violations
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) MIMAROPA has intensified its crackdown on illegal developments in El Nido, filing formal complaints against eight more establishments for violating environmental laws.
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.
