An environmental group in Marinduque has called on Gov. Melecio Go to move forward with the province's P6.4-billion settlement with a mining company, stressing the need to address decades of environmental damage caused by the 1996 Marcopper mining disaster. Read more »
Cloud seeding efforts across Negros Occidental have drawn recognition from sugar industry workers following a 28-day operation that provided assistance to farms affected by drought. Read more »
The Climate Change Commission (CCC) is pushing for stronger science-based planning to help local government units (LGUs) develop responses grounded in data, local vulnerabilities, and community needs. Read more »
The controversy involving a pet crematorium has renewed scrutiny of the Philippines' animal protection policies, prompting calls for Congress to act on pending measures that seek to address gaps in existing laws. Read more »
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to combat online fraud and transnational crime through stronger international law enforcement partnerships, as digital scams and deceptive overseas job offers increasingly expose people to financial losses and exploitation. Read more »
After 48 years, Emin and Mila’s Canteen in Pagsanjan, Laguna, has closed. The family shares the financial and paperwork burdens that continue after operations stop. Read more »
