Cebu Province has revived a long-standing environmental rule, now requiring all quarry, mining, and development permit holders to actively plant trees, donate seedlings, and build drainage canals within their operation sites. Read more »
The Climate Change Commission has urged local governments to strengthen climate adaptation efforts amid projections that up to 30% of Metro Manila may be permanently underwater by 2040 due to rising sea levels and more extreme weather events. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has launched Oplan Kontra Baha, a multi-sectoral campaign designed to reduce flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces by up to 60 percent through extensive clearing and rehabilitation of waterways and drainage systems. Read more »
Beyond the tragedies of Typhoon Tino and Super Typhoon Uwan, these disasters have reignited debates on ineffective infrastructure and sparked renewed interest in nature-based solutions (NbS) as a smarter way to protect communities. Read more »
Disasters have a way of revealing not just the strength of infrastructure but also the mettle of leadership. When calamities strike, from typhoons like Tino and Uwan to earthquakes, peoples’ perception of their leaders often undergoes a dramatic shift. Read more »
While much of the national spotlight has been focused on Cebu’s floods, the tragedy that unfolded in Negros tells a story just as heartbreaking—one that deserves equal attention. Read more »
