Environment
MGB flags 4,182 barangays prone to floods, landslides
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) on Thursday flagged 4,182 barangays across the Philippines as highly susceptible to landslides and flooding, citing the combined threats of a low pressure area (LPA) and the intensifying southwest monsoon (habagat).
Bridge project faces legal heat over coral reef damage
The Supreme Court has issued a Writ of Kalikasan against the ongoing Samal Island–Davao City Connector Bridge (SIDC) project, signaling a critical legal and environmental challenge to the P23.52 billion infrastructure initiative.
Toyota taps Second ELV Dismantling Facility Under Global Sustainability Drive
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) has officially named Standard Insurance Co., Inc. as the second model End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) dismantling facility in the Philippines under the global “Toyota Global 100 Dismantlers Project.”
Gov’t, private sector launch advanced plastic waste facility in Biñan
A new materials recovery facility (MRF) aimed at tackling plastic waste was inaugurated Tuesday at the Biñan Ecopark through a public-private partnership between PepsiCo Philippines, Evergreen Labs Philippines, and the local government of Biñan.
Manulife, Haribon plant roots for a greener Quezon
Manulife Philippines and its brand ambassador Erwan Heussaff have launched a new video highlighting local environmental conservation and sustainable livelihood efforts in Quezon Province. Now available on FEATR’s YouTube channel, the video showcases initiatives such as mangrove restoration and reforestation of the Sierra Madre, spearheaded by Manulife and the Haribon Foundation.
