ADB declares coal exit in Asia Pacific, but gas remains in play
By Imelda V. Abano MANILA — As the climate crisis bites, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has unveiled its ambitious plan to scrap funding for coal mining and power plants,[…]
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Partnership for research and conservation gives hope for the Philippine eagle to thrive
For the longest time, proof of Philippine eagles (Pithecophaga jefferyi) inhabiting Pasonanca Natural Park in Zamboanga City relied merely on brief sightings by forest guards or eagle feathers found on[…]
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Catholic bishop asks forgiveness for environmental failure of his generation
By Bong Fabe CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—A leader of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines has asked for forgiveness from the present generation and future generations of Filipinos for[…]
PH banks urged to divest coal investments
By John Leo Algo Church leaders and civil society groups urged last week Philippine financial institutions to divest themselves of coal-related investments and instead consider renewable energy projects. “Kita mismo, na[…]
Solons, DOE support transition to renewable energy
Members of the House of Representatives convened last week national government agencies to ensure that they are acting on climate change and fast-tracking the country’s energy transition. Deputy Speaker Loren[…]
Rescued Philippine pangolins released back into the wild
Twenty Philippine pangolins, snatched by poachers to sell on the black market, were released back into the wild on Saturday. Thanks to the collective effort of the Palawan Council for[…]