This is part 1 of an eight-part series covering the issues that will help me decide who I’m voting for in the May 2019 Senatorial elections. Earlier this year the… Continue reading "Why I’m Voting (part 1): The Philippines has a plastic waste problem"
Staying true to our reputation as a world leader in forwarding progressive agenda, the Labour-New Zealand First-Greens government announced yesterday that New Zealand will be joining the small circle of… Continue reading "Ditching plastic bags — at last!"
Last month, the government’s highly ambitious 1 Billion Trees Planting Programme commenced spearheaded by the Minister for Forestry and for Regional Economic Development, Hon. Shane Jones.
Its pristine beaches and sugary, white sand gave it worldwide recognition as one of the world’s best tourist destinations, but today the island of Boracay would make it less desirable… Continue reading "The Ruin of Boracay"
Striking a balance between sound economic policy and environmental responsibility can be a conundrum for state governments. Adding indigenous rights to that equation confounds the issue even further.
With the rejection of Gina Lopez’s appointment as Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Filipino progressives are longing for another champion of the environment to be… Continue reading "Edward Hagedorn for Environment Secretary?"
When it comes to protecting the environment, there seems to be no enemy worse than large-scale mining firms.
This week, Viacom International Media, parent company of the popular children’s television network Nickelodeon announced a lucrative project in the Philippines that left Filipinos with a bittersweet reaction. The multinational corporation… Continue reading "Jobs v.s. Conservation: Palawan's Nickelodeon Theme Park"
One of the staunchest social activists in the Duterte Cabinet has been omitted from the list of appointees submitted to the Commission on Appointments (CA). Gina Lopez, current secretary for… Continue reading "President Duterte: Retain Gina Lopez as DENR chief"
Filipinos boast having the best Christmas season in the world, citing an extended vacation period, ostentatious preparations for the Christmas eve dinner and the pompous display of Christmas lights that… Continue reading "The End of Fireworks"
