Cebu Landfill Landslide Sparks Outcry Over ‘Broken’ Waste Management System

Environmental groups cite inconsistent enforcement of waste laws after deadly collapse in Cebu City. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC CEBU, Philippines — Environmental groups have sharply criticized the government’s handling of waste…

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Philippines Typhoon Survivors Sue Shell in UK Over Climate Harm

Shell denies claims it withheld information or possessed unique knowledge about climate risks. The company says climate change has been a matter of public discussion and scientific research for decades,…

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Read more about the article Philippines Charts a Sustainable Future for Tourism—with Social Equity and Climate Action at the Core
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Philippines Charts a Sustainable Future for Tourism—with Social Equity and Climate Action at the Core

By advancing inclusive growth, community investment, and eco-friendly operations, the Philippines is charting a tourism future that balances prosperity with protection—ensuring visitors can experience the country’s natural beauty and cultural…

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Read more about the article Philippines Grants Landmark Protection to Coral Hotspot Off Panaon Island
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Philippines Grants Landmark Protection to Coral Hotspot Off Panaon Island

New law safeguards 61,204 hectares of pristine reefs in the Pacific Coral Triangle, hailed as a lifeline for marine life and coastal communities. The Panaon Island Protected Seascape is expected…

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Read more about the article Philippine Coal-Fired Power Falls for First Time Since 2008 as Gas and Renewables Gain Ground
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Philippine Coal-Fired Power Falls for First Time Since 2008 as Gas and Renewables Gain Ground

Our Data from the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) show coal-fired generation fell 5.5 percent year-on-year to 33.8 terawatt-hours (TWh) in the first half of 2025. 

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Read more about the article Liter of Light Sets Guinness World Record with 3,500 Hand-Built Solar Lamps in Manila
Liter of Light Sets Guinness World Record with 3,500 Hand-Built Solar Lamps in Manila

Liter of Light Sets Guinness World Record with 3,500 Hand-Built Solar Lamps in Manila

As part of SunLife’s Circle of Light initiative, in partnership with Liter of Light, the National Museum of the Philippines and Odangputik Art Space, this public installation celebrated UNESCO’s International Day of Light. The giant tableau of solar lamps served not merely as an art piece but as a symbol of what sustainable technology can achieve at the community level.

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Read more about the article Philippines and UNODC Launch “Read Your Way Out” Initiative to Tackle Prison Overcrowding Through Literacy
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Philippines and UNODC Launch “Read Your Way Out” Initiative to Tackle Prison Overcrowding Through Literacy

"Read Your Way Out" program offers hope for a more humane and effective prison system in the Philippines, where education and personal growth are at the heart of reform efforts.…

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