ENVIRONMENT

Bat causes Masinloc outage

A large fruit bat caused the an unscheduled power interruption at Sitio Coto of this town on 31 July.

Green space project boosts water flow in Bataan river

Informal settlers used to hinder the flow of the Talisay River, which spans Barangays Talisay and Bagumbayan, creating a blockade that…

International Tigers Day celebration in Subic Freeport

Two endemic snake species rescued, released in Albay

Daraga, Albay — Two snake species endemic to the Philippines were rescued in Barangay Bascaran, Daraga, Albay, and turned over to the…

Zambales erosion: Nature, humans — or both to blame?

San Felipe, Zambales – The recent destruction of some resorts near the coastal waters of this town has been a very sensitive topic, with…

Iron bamboo cultivation eyed in Subic Freeport

Subic Bay Freeport – A bamboo nursery was launched, as well as the donation of 200 iron bamboo saplings, that aims to boost the iron bamboo…

Rare Philippine eagle owl spotted in Pasonanca Natural Park

The Philippine Eagle Owl ( Bubo philippensis ), one of the largest and rarest owl species in the country, was recently spotted at an…

Dolphin stranded in Currimao waters, MMSU-CASAT and BFAR call for volunteers

CURRIMAO, Ilocos Norte — A Pantropical Spotted Dolphin ( Stenella attenuata ) was rescued along the coast of Barangay Pangil in Currimao…

Public advised to monitor air quality index

The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday advised the public to monitor the air quality index (AQI) in their areas to help avoid exposure…

Further improvement of quake drills key in polishing PH earthquake intervention

OCD aims to enhance earthquake response through new drills and stronger private sector ties

Eco-friendly products showcased at Quezon City fair

In celebration of the Earth Hour Switch-Off, sustainability took center stage at SustainaBILITY: A POP QC Eco Fair , which showcased local…

The fur debate: Why millennials and Gen Z are divided over fashion’s most controversial comeback

As fur returns to the runway, younger generations weigh ethics, sustainability, and personal choice

Is the Philippine heat aging you faster? The science says maybe!

Living in extreme heat could speed up aging—here’s what you need to know

CDO Engineer Invents 24/7 Solar-Hydro Technology

Cagayan de Oro City—An electrical engineer in this city has invented a groundbreaking energy technology that promises to deliver…

DHSUD inspired by PBBM, FL support for Pasig River Project; vows sustained efforts

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Sunday vowed to sustain its efforts to revitalize the Pasig River,…

Aboitiz Power subsidiary greenlights 5-year support for Bataan pawikan hatchery

Morong, Bataan — The Aboitiz Power subsidiary, GNPower Dinginin (GNPD), has announced a five-year extension of its support for a pawikan…

DPWH, Japan strengthen ties to combat urban flooding

The Philippine government, through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), has strengthened its collaboration with Japan’s…

Dam fine: beavers save Czech treasury $1 million

Prague, Czech Republic — Beavers have saved Czech taxpayers a cool $1 million by flooding a protected former army training site where a…