Currently, coal is the dominant source of energy in the Philippines, with more than 41 percent of the country’s economy relying on dirty fossil fuel. That may soon change though, as the Filipino government recently announced that it will no longer accept proposals to build new … [Read more...] about Clean energy revolution: Philippines to stop building new coal power plants
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Philippines teachers start call center to help struggling remote students
To contain the spread of the coronavirus, schools in the Philippines have remained closed since lockdown ensued in March. This has pushed virtually all of the country’s students to continue their education online. Concerned that virtual learning may become a struggle for … [Read more...] about Philippines teachers start call center to help struggling remote students
Critically endangered turtles hatch in record numbers in Philippine village
Hawksbill sea turtles are a critically endangered species of sea turtle, with its population declining by as much as 80 percent in the past decade. In the Philippines, this turtle species is among the most trafficked on the black market due to its sought-after shells. … [Read more...] about Critically endangered turtles hatch in record numbers in Philippine village
This Philippine island is reconstructing itself by turning volcano ash into bricks
Last week, the island of Luzon in the Philippines was startled by an eruption of the Taal Volcano - one of the most active in the region - displacing thousands of people and blanketing neighboring towns and villages with thick layers of erupted ash and mud. Following the … [Read more...] about This Philippine island is reconstructing itself by turning volcano ash into bricks
Philippines approve bill requiring students to plant 10 trees before graduating
As an archipelago in the Western Pacific with a high vulnerability to extreme weather and sea level rise, the Philippines is among the top countries in the world that are most affected by climate change. However, the Southeast Asian country has also demonstrated some of the most … [Read more...] about Philippines approve bill requiring students to plant 10 trees before graduating
