Globe Telecom has pledged its support for the national Forests for Life: 5M Trees by 2028 initiative of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), marking a major step in its commitment to environmental sustainability. The initiative aims to rehabilitate forest areas across Ilocos Norte, Rizal, Leyte, Bataan, Bukidnon, and Lanao del Norte, reinforcing […]
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Globe Unveils Cutting-Edge Disaster Resilience Strategies at Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference
Globe Telecom showcased its innovative disaster resilience strategies and climate action initiatives at the Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) 2024 as the Philippine telco reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding Filipinos against the escalating risks of climate change and natural disasters. Globe emphasized its holistic approach, leveraging partnerships, modern infrastructure, and innovative […]
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NASA-Inspired Invention Hits Home: Filipino Engineer Revolutionizes Indoor Cooling
Amid rising temperatures, Filipino ingenuity shines with an innovative product that promises to slash indoor heat temperatures by 30-60%, offering a revolutionary solution inspired by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) spacecraft technology. The groundbreaking thermal insulating powder developed by Engineer Dexter De Castro from Naga City, Camarines Sur, vows to transform how people […]
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First Filipino Green MP Francisco Hernandez Rises To Meet NZ Climate Crisis
Filipinos have stood as staunch defenders of the environment wherever they may be – from the motherland across the different oceans. In New Zealand, Francisco Hernandez, the first Filipino Member of Parliament (MP) from the Green Party, is committed to acting against climate change. “I’m here to help protect our planet and I’m here to […]
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A Greener Future: See How this Up-and-Coming Bill will Plant Trees and Curb Climate Change
A more environmentally friendly tomorrow is foreseen for the Philippines with legislation mandating the planting of trees for the issuance of building permits having already passed the House of Representatives.
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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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How to Avoid Heatstroke: Tips for Staying Safe During Summer Heatwaves
As summer temperatures continue to rise amid extreme weather conditions brought on by climate change, the risk of heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, increases.
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1st Google Startups Accelerator supports tech solutions to global issues
Google has opened the first Google for Startups Accelerator: Circular Economy which aims to support startups and nonprofits in APAC and North America that are using tech to solve global challenges such as pollution, waste and recycling, and climate change and biodiversity loss.
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National Geographic praises Philippines’ coral reefs among world’s best but threatened
National Geographic Magazine has praised the Philippines’ coral reefs as among the world’s best while calling attention to threats of climate change and destructive fishing practices.
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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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