The Philippines enacted in 2023 one of the most ambitious Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws globally, marking a transformative step toward a circular economy. This groundbreaking legislation holds companies accountable for the environmental impact of their products and packaging, requiring them to recover and manage their plastic waste. Businesses withContinue Reading

The Philippines has significantly ramped up investments in education since the Education Commission I (EDCOM I) era, but the nation still trails behind its ASEAN neighbors like Singapore, Vietnam, and Malaysia. These countries consistently outperform the Philippines in international benchmarks like the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)—an uncomfortable realityContinue Reading

In a move sure to spark intense debate, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Chris Wright, a prominent fracking magnate and outspoken climate change skeptic, to serve as the next U.S. Secretary of Energy. The announcement, made Saturday, underscores Trump’s commitment to his pro-energy independence agenda, while raising concerns among environmentalContinue Reading

COP29, the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, is centered on the pressing issue of mobilizing trillions of dollars in climate finance to address the escalating climate crisis. The summit builds upon the Paris Agreement’s commitment to establish a “new collective quantified goal” (NCQG) for climate financeContinue Reading

MANILA, Philippines — Signal No. 5 has been raised over Catanduanes as Super Typhoon Pepito further intensified, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Saturday afternoon. In its 2 p.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA described the situation as “potentially catastrophic and life-threatening” for the northeastern Bicol RegionContinue Reading