Archive for June, 2011

Water Hyacinth: Its pitfalls and potentials

Water Hyacinth: Its pitfalls and potentials
June 27, 2011

text and photo by Henrylito Tacio Although several reasons have been cited as to what caused the recent flooding in …More

ADB: Govt must address disaster risks

ADB: Govt must address disaster risks
June 27, 2011

The government should start laying down policies and mechanisms to deal with millions of people fleeing their homes to safer …More

The Power of Symbols

The Power of Symbols
June 23, 2011

Text by: Prime Sarmiento Photo by: Rhaydz Barcia I spent one weekend planting trees. Ok that’s a bit of an …More

A mountainous task

A mountainous task
June 17, 2011

Text and Photo By Imelda Abano The signs are clear. Whether the effects of global warming, deforestation, urbanization, neglect, lack …More

Weaving their future with colorful mats

Weaving their future with colorful mats
June 17, 2011

By Elina Ramo Photo by EV Espiritu BACACAY, Albay — The main road from the Cagraray Island port to Barangay …More

Of sweets and honey

Of sweets and honey
June 17, 2011

By Yolanda Sotelo Photo by EV Espiritu During our first day in Legaspi City, we were served the usual hotel …More

Where water is clean

Where water is clean
June 14, 2011

By Yolanda Sotelo When I left Pangasinan for Albay on June 3, a fish kill was ravishing the Bolinao-Anda fishery …More

A double celebration for PNEJ

A double celebration for PNEJ
June 10, 2011

It was a memorable event for some members of PNEJ. The group celebrated the World Environment Day and its first …More

Climate change education takes off in Albay schools

Climate change education takes off in Albay schools
June 10, 2011

By Imelda V. Abano photo by EV Espiritu LEGAZPI, Albay— For the first time, school children in the province will …More

Albay includes climate change concept in basic education

Albay includes climate change concept in basic education
June 10, 2011

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines (Xinhua) – In the province of Albay, students will be welcoming the new school year learning about …More