Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), recently partnered with Aktor -, a nonprofit, non-stock organization of Filipino actors and actresses in film, TV and the theater industry. The organization offers projects and activities related to education, mental health, and regional outreach programs for their member’s welfare.
While global awareness of forests' significance has grown, Southeast Asia grapples with ongoing forest loss. The region has lost approximately 80 million hectares of forest between 2005 and 2015, with projections indicating further shrinkage or growth. In the Philippines, the Food and Agricultural Organization estimated that the country has the second fastest deforestation rate in Southeast Asia and seventh globally between 2000 and 2005, losing roughly 2.1% of its forest cover annually. The cause for the loss is human activities like converting forests to farms, using trees for fuel, illegal logging, and clearing land for mining all contribute to this rapid decline.
"What started as a cafe with employees with disabilities, makikita ninyo na 'yung nagse-serve sa inyo nagsa-sign language. Natatanging advocacy of providing employment for the PWD. That by itself is something na hahangaan natin," Ali Sotto shares in an interview during the 7th Anniversary of Embrace Organization. The love and care for persons with disabilities …
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Is Lipa, Batanas eyeing for a new international festival in the Philippines? Iloilo has Dinagyang Festival, Bacolod has MassKara Festival, Lucban has Pahiyas Festival, and now, Lipa has BarakoFest. The BarakoFest 2024 will happen from March 14-16 at the Manila Batangas Bypass Road in Lipa, Batangas. This three-day festival pays homage to the rich culture …
Beautéderm founder and chairwoman Rhea Tan visited the Kasuso Foundation beneficiaries to announce her cash donation, Sunday, March 10.
This International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024, Indonesia-based environmental organization that focuses on awareness raising and policy advocacy, The Institute for Studies, Advocacy, and Education (LivE) shares insights on how local organizations can overcome gender disparities by empowering women to take the helm in sustainability and conservation.
Peatlands, crucial for carbon storage and ecosystem balance, face relentless threats from human activities. Restoring these vital ecosystems holds the promise of quelling fires, preserving biodiversity, and combatting climate change. However, the path to restoration is riddled with complexities, stirring disagreements among stakeholders with conflicting interests, from companies holding concessions to local communities. In the …
Manila, Philippines – Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery platform, has officially granted 100 partner driver beneficiaries PHP 20,000 worth of educational financial assistance during the official awarding presentation ceremony of its monumental BiyahEdukasyon program in Manila, Philippines. Lalamove awards 100 partner driver beneficiaries with PHP 20,000 worth of educational financial assistance during the official awarding …
Manila, Philippines – The worsening impact of climate change is driving the Philippines to prioritize peatland conservation. In May 2023, House Bill 8204 was approved to help improve the sustainable management of peatlands, recognizing their significance as natural climate change solutions. Peatland ecosystems, characterized by the accumulation of decomposed plant materials, permanent waterlogging, and various vegetation, …
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Vienna, Austria - Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas has showcased the local government’s best “green” practices to the world when he served as one of the panelists at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) forum last September 5. Treñas joined other top local government executives from Germany; the United Kingdom, Slovenia; Armenia, Malawi, Cambodia, …
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