Going Green
Documenting the country’s efforts for a cleaner and greener Philippines, one story at a time.
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DepEd revives ‘School Inside a Garden’ program
The Department of Education (DepEd) has revived the School Inside a Garden (SIGA) program. The move is part of its…
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El Nido Bans Single-Use Plastic and Package Tours
Desperate times call for desperate measures. The municipality of El Nido is now fighting back against tourism-driven pollution not only…
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The Philippines’ Plastic Problem, and what we are doing about it
The Philippines is known for a lot of wonderful things: from the warmth of our people, to the wealth of…
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Boracay clean up not over, resorts face penalties for violations
The Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB) is currently hearing one hundred cases involving resorts on Boracay Island which are accused of…
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The Pasig River: A Short History and a Timely Renaissance
Rivers are the veins through which the blood of civilizations flow. Humans all throughout history have built societies along the…
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Pro-Environment Group Commends Government’s Stand to Make Negros Coal-Free
As Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr. seeks to declare Negros as “coal-free,” he has found support from pro-environment group…
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Ecobricks: A Modern, Eco-Friendly Solution to Plastic Waste
In Plaridel, Bulacan, a company called Green Antz Builders, Inc. is providing a solution to the solid waste problem through…
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DENR holds programs raising awareness on Climate Change
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will run a series of activities helping Philippine communities build resilience against…
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DPWH installs rain water collection facility in Isabela schools
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) installed 16 Rain Water Collection System (RWCS) at different public schools in…
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DOF and DOE Looking at Bataan Nuclear Power Plant’s Revival
In an effort to find ways to reduce the high costs of electricity in the country, the Department of Finance…
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