Ecology and Environment

By Christine S. Luyosen and Josefa P. Dampilag/Editor: Dr. Genevieve B. Kupang  Marking the third consecutive phase of community engagement, the Graduate School of Baguio Central University intensified its commitment to environmental stewardship at Quezon Hill Eco Zone. Following the…

The foundation of sustainable community development lies in the synergy among various stakeholders, particularly the bridge between academic expertise and local governance. Preceding the formalization of the partnership on November 5, 2025, consultative engagements and the drafting of a Memorandum…

15 January 2026 – The Philippine National Waste Workers Alliance (PNWWA) extends its deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the landfill tragedy in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City. We pray for the swift recovery of the…

by Reynald Bolinget, Jennifer  T. Longchasen, and Genevieve B. Kupang On November 15, 2025, the Baguio Central University (BCU) Graduate School exemplified the profound synergy between academic scholarship and environmental stewardship. Educators from the Master of Arts in Elementary Education…

Quezon City, Philippines – The Philippine Healthcare and Mercury Wastes Management Project (HCWM Project) concluded a three-day national workshop today, stepping up efforts for toxics-free, zero-waste hospitals. Held from January 13–15, 2026, the workshop brought together over 100 participants, including…

14 January 2026, Quezon City.  Plastic fiesta banderitas pose a dual threat:  the massive quantity used for a non-essential purpose and their inherent toxicity. The environmental watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition made this observation after finding colorful plastics used in the…

12 January 2026, Quezon City.  As communities like Pandacan and Tondo prepare for the feast of the Santo Niño this coming Sunday, the EcoWaste Coalition pleaded against the thoughtless use of plastic banderitas, also known as “lastay,” buntings, or flaglets…

Zero waste advocacy group reiterates “kalakip ng debosyon ang malinis na Traslacion” 10 January 2026, Quezon City.  Traditional littering has again defiled public spaces in the City of Manila, particularly in Luneta and Quiapo, as huge crowds gathered yesterday to…

Residents of Manila City, the Philippines’ capital, assailed Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso for implementing anti-poor waste policies, increasing garbage collection fees, and supporting waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration in the city. The Manila Anti-Incinerator Alliance said these waste policies are illegal…

2026 January 08 –  As the world welcomes the New Year, 1,000 Civil Society Organizations and Grassroots community groups in over 90 countries are also gearing up for the annual celebration of International Zero Waste Month, amplifying the call for more…