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 »
Authorities are monitoring a possible rocket debris drop zone in waters off Palawan after a Chinese rocket launch raised safety concerns for vessels and aircraft operating in the area. 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 »
For the first time in the 25-year history of the Sambuokan Festival, Mati City brought together its Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and Moro communities in a joint celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 27, as part of the city’s 123rd founding anniversary. Read more »
