Environment
Vanishing forests: Why is the Philippines failing at reforestation? | 101 East Documentary
In 2011, the Philippines’ government promised to deliver one of the world’s most ambitious regreening projects. The idea was simple: pay locals to restore forests and cultivate barren land by planting and tending millions of trees. — August 01, 2026
Disputed Philippines dam aims to quench Manila's water needs
The Philippines is building the Kaliwa Dam to address Manila's looming water shortage. But an Indigenous community with claims to the area where the dam is being built says the dam threatens their way of life. — December 31, 2025
Consuming Plastic In Indonesia, Malaysia & Philippines: What Microplastics Are Doing To Us
Southeast Asia has a huge problem with something tiny - Microplastics. Globally, Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia ingest the most microplastics. These particles, created from the breakdown of plastics, make their way into our water and food sources. — March 28, 2025
Malapascua: Island of the Thresher Shark
This third episode of "Life, Uncharted" is a trip to Malapascua Island in the Philippines to photograph the mesmerizing Pelagic Thresher Shark (Alopias pelagicus). Malapascua is the only spot in the world where this shark can be encountered daily, which is why it is flocked by divers from around the world. — March 03, 2025
How palm-sized sachets are fueling a plastic waste crisis in the Philippines | Reuters
Covering an area about the size of five soccer fields, a massive landfill in the Philippine province of Rizal symbolizes the plastic waste crisis in the country. — November 29, 2024
Soy sauce refills and reused jars: can Philippines’ tingi culture hold back deluge of plastic waste?
- July 31, 2026
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theguardian.com
Rescued Philippine Eagle Sawaga-Dalwangan dies
- July 18, 2026
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philstarlife.com
The Oven of Life
- June 9, 2026
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gmanetwork.com
Understanding Aurora Province's waters: How can they be so treacherous?
- June 12, 2026
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philstarlife.com
Philippine fishing and Indigenous communities wary of clean energy boom in Marcos stronghold
- May 18, 2026
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news.mongabay.com
Metro Manila air still carries lead traces years after fuel phaseout
- May 4, 2026
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newsinfo.inquirer.net
Cute invader: Finlayson’s squirrels sightings in various parts of Metro Manila, but experts aren’t too happy
- April 21, 2026
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abs-cbn.com
The vindication of Gina Lopez
- November 8, 2025
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rappler.com
River restoration or risky dredging? Oriental Mindoro’s flood control dilemma
- July 18, 2025
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newsinfo.inquirer.net
Mariahangin Island: A tale of indigenous land, power and resistance
- June 15, 2025
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