The Philippines has elevated two of its most biodiverse and ecologically critical areas to international prominence by designating the Sibugay Wetland Nature Reserve and the Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve (DCMR) as Ramsar Sites—Wetlands of International Importance. This recognition isn’t just a badge of honor; it’s a clarion call to protectContinue Reading

A recent study has unveiled a jaw-dropping revelation: humans have caused Earth’s axis to tilt by nearly 31.5 inches (80 cm). The culprit? Massive groundwater extraction. Researchers studying climate change discovered that this significant human activity doesn’t just contribute to rising sea levels—it literally shifts the way our planet spins.Continue Reading

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples in the Davao Region (NCIP-Davao) has taken a firm stance against illegal quarrying, emphasizing that Indigenous Peoples (IP) leaders involved in such activities will not receive legal protection. This declaration underscores the commission’s commitment to upholding the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997Continue Reading

An ecological crisis is unfolding beneath the waves in Southern Leyte, Philippines. A severe outbreak of crown-of-thorns starfish has devastated coral reefs, with 80% of fisherfolk suffering the consequences of this marine invasion. The crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci), notorious for its spiky, venomous spines, feeds voraciously on coral polyps, leavingContinue Reading