Cagayan farmers will sell cabbages route beneath market cost as opposed to taking mediators' pitiful offer of P5/kg, or most noticeably terrible, discarding them. Online group Rural Rising is volunteering to prevent that from occurring. Farmers are one of the hardest-hit by the monetary cost of the pandemic. A year ago on the on-set of the lockdown, it has been reported about huge loads of tomatoes going to squander in Ifugao on account of travel restrictions. In an interview of Nolisoli, according to online civil group Rural Rising, which has been finding buyers for crops in danger of being...

  In the past years, the world has experienced tons of catastrophic natural events such as severe weather phenomenon, enormous wildfires, and the COVID-19 pandemic, that only proves that guarding the environment is utterly vital for the humanity’s secured future. And to help better the world’s future, the World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines (WWF Philippines) urges every Filipino to to take climate action and speak up for nature in the celebration of the annual Earth Hour this year, on March 27 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. “Healthy natural ecosystems are the cornerstone of thriving, equitable and sustainable societies. Our...

SM By the BAY and SM Mall of Asia, together with SM Prime Holdings’ Commercial Properties Group (CPG), have been continuously conducting regular clean-up operations at SM By the Bay as part of their commitment to promoting cleaner shores along Manila Bay. The regular cleanup drive conducted similar to SM's annual International Coastal Cleanup Day, aims to encourage various stakeholders across the community to collaborate in helping protect the ecosystem within their own vicinities, while underscoring the importance of eco-volunteerism in the protection of the environment and natural resources. Photo courtesy of SM Cares Volunteers for the initiative are comprised...

Every year, the world produces more electronic waste (e-waste) than the last due to advancements in technology that shorten the average life spans of gadgets and electronics. According to the Global E-waste Monitor 2020 report, the world generated about 53.6 million metric tons (Mt) of e-waste in 2019, a 21-percent jump from 44.4 Mt in 2014. It is projected to increase to 74.7 Mt. by 2030.  What makes e-waste worse compared to most other types of waste is that, if not correctly disposed of, it can release dangerous chemicals like lead, mercury, and lithium, which are toxic to the environment,...

Every 5th of December, ‘World Soil Day’ (WSD) is held annually as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. According to the United Nations, this international day to celebrate ‘soil’ was recommended by the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) in 2002. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) Conference, in June 2013, unanimously endorsed World Soil Day and requested official adoption at the 68th UN General Assembly, and in December 2013, the 68th UN General Assembly declared 5 December as the World Soil Day....