The Philippines has earned a new Guinness World Record for the largest display of solar-powered lamps, thanks to the global grassroots movement Liter of Light. Publicly revealed on July 2, 2025, at the Liwasang Rizal in Manila, the milestone marks the first world record of its kind in the country. This record at Rizal Park […]
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FEU Powers 98% of Campuses with Renewable Energy in Sustainability Milestone
Far Eastern University (FEU) now sources over 98% of its total energy needs from renewable sources, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to sustainability and climate action. Read how FEU is making education more accessible with a tuition freeze and enhanced student support programs in the upcoming school year. As of April 2025, 98.31% of energy across […]
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Earth Day 2025 Events in the Philippines You Can Join On-Site and Online
Filipinos are joining the global celebration of Earth Day 2025 today, Tuesday, April 22, the official date proclaimed by the United Nations through a resolution adopted in the UN General Assembly in 2009. The observance highlights the urgent need for collective environmental action around the world. Discover 10 simple ways you can help the environment […]
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Masungi Georeserve’s Ann Dumaliang Named World Economic Forum Young Global Leader
Masungi Georeserve Foundation Co-Founder and Managing Trustee Ann Dumaliang has been named to the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2025, joining a prestigious group of leaders under 40 shaping the world’s future. Learn how the Masungi Georeserve’s award-winning conservation work earned global acclaim by exploring their National Energy Globe Award recognition […]
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Filipinos Urged to Observe a Waste-Free Holy Week to Help the Planet – EcoWaste Coalition
As the nation observes the Month of Planet Earth under Presidential Proclamation No. 1482, the EcoWaste Coalition has called on Filipinos to celebrate Holy Week in an environmentally responsible way. Discover more ways to celebrate Holy Week with the planet in mind by checking out these 12 tips to promote a low-carbon, plastic-free observance. On […]
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How Quezon City is Getting Children Involved with Climate Action, One Storybook at a Time
Quezon City, the most populous city in the Philippines, is producing children’s interactive storybooks on climate change as part of its commitment to increase climate resilience of the local communities in the city northeast of Manila.
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5 Philippine universities join UN Race to Zero Carbon World campaign
The Philippines’ De La Salle University – Dasmarinas, UST Angelicum College, Iloilo Science and Technology University, Tarlac Agricultural University, and Comteq Computer and Business College have been listed in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Race to Zero Carbon World campaign to rally leadership and action in the education sector towards a net-zero carbon footprint.
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University of Santo Tomas joins Liter of Light call for climate action to ward off Odette-like storms
The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila has joined the Liter of Light global solar lighting movement to call for urgent action on the ongoing climate crisis to ward off storms like Odette which recently caused severe damage to life and property in the Philippines.
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Sara Jane Ahmed is 1st Filipina-Bangladeshi winner of Climate Breakthrough Award
Renewable energy expert Sara Jane Ahmed has made history as the first Filipina-Bangladeshi recipient of the Climate Breakthrough Award, the largest environmental award of its kind.
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Filipino social enterprise Liter of Light wins Green Award for Energy in London
Filipino social enterprise Liter of Light has won the Green Award for Energy during the 2021 Greentech Festival in London.
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LOOK: Free Filipino comics in Philippine-UK anthology for climate action
Five Filipino artists have released free new comics in the international comic book anthology project “Ten Years to Save the World” which calls for climate action and saving the planet.
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New creative sourcebook helps teach climate change action using theater
A new creative sourcebook has been released to encourage Filipino students to take action for climate change through theater.
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