The month of May is “Month of the Ocean” by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 57 signed by then President Joseph Estrada on Dec. 11, 1998. The said Constitution recognizes that “coastal and marine resources provide both economic and ecological benefits, such as food, livelihood, recreation and other services, as well as biodiversity, aesthetic value, and shoreline protection”. The Proclamation also reiterated the provision in the Constitution that “the State shall protect the nation’s marine wealth in its archipelagic waters, territorial sea, and exclusive economic zone, and reserve its use and enjoyment exclusively to Filipino citizens.” This year’s theme is “ Para...

After the novel coronavirus broke out in Wuhan, China in late December 2019, it didn't take long for conspiracy theorists to claim it was manufactured in a nearby lab. Scientific consensus, on the other hand, is that the virus — SARS-CoV-2 — is a zoonotic disease that jumped from animal to human. It most likely originated in a bat, possibly before passing through another mammal. While the virus was certainly not engineered in a laboratory, this doesn't mean we haven't played a role in the current pandemic. Human impingement on natural habitats, biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation are making virus spillover events...

In April 22 this year, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. With the theme 'taking climate action,' different environmental sectors and organizations gather representatives from different sectors to discuss broken systems that must be fixed to attain a just community for Filipinos that is resilient to any crisis. You might be wondering what you can contribute for the Earth Day this year since everybody is inside their houses. So here are some of the several things that you can do for Earth Day 2020: Turn that switch off If it’s daytime, and if you’re just sitting at the corner, wondering...

While everyone is inside their homes in the middle of the enhanced community quarantine, the Earth shows signs of its recovery. According to Scientists and Researchers, there's a dramatic drop in pollution during the Coronavirus quarantine. Proofs that the world is also healing during the COVID-19 outbreak Amidst the world's healing, here are the other things that we can contribute to our planet during quarantine:   Turn that switch off If it’s daytime, and if you’re just sitting at the corner, wondering what you are going to do for the entire day, you might wanna turn that switch off to...

 Three weeks after Metro Manila has put under 'Enhanced Community Quarantine' or ECQ due to COVID-19 outbreak, it seems that this quarantine has a side effect to nature. The Earth is ‘healing’ as what netizens have called it; Clear skies and cleaner air are taking the Metro right now and many are ecstatic about it!  We all know that you guys are inside in the comfort of your homes right now but try to take a peek and appreciate the beauty for a while. Here are some of the snap shared by netizens who have taken on social media to...