Environment
DA prepares response over possible oil spill from capsized vessel in Ilocos Norte
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has activated its response teams and readied aid for coastal communities following an oil spill from a partially capsized cargo vessel off Badoc, Ilocos Norte. The incident raises worries over possible harm to marine life, fishing activities, and local livelihoods.
Maynilad to upgrade Muntinlupa Plant with advanced filtration tech
Maynilad Water Services will upgrade its Putatan Water Treatment Plant 1 in Muntinlupa City using durable ceramic ultrafiltration membranes. The technology has already been...
Bamboo: A green building solution still largely missing from Philippine cities
Bamboo is the world’s most renewable building material — it matures in 3–5 years, regrows without replanting, and absorbs carbon.
Manila Water speeds up project to cut waterway pollution in QC, Marikina
Manila Water is advancing the Batasan–Balara Flow Diversion Project to improve water quality, boost sanitation, and protect public health in Quezon City and Marikina.
Filipinos climate awareness high, action gap still wide
Filipinos rank among Asia's most climate-conscious citizens, but financing bottlenecks and institutional weaknesses continue to hinder efforts to turn public concern into meaningful climate action, according to a new study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).
