Advancing ESG

Solar irrigation boosts Bicol’s rice production, revives idle farmlands

NAGA CITY—The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Bicol has activated solar-powered irrigation systems in the…

Lighting the last mile: How hybrid systems can save billions and power our remote islands

The Philippines’ off-grid islands, home to millions of Filipinos, represent the remarkable progress and the…

Shaping a Sustainable Future

THE Asia ESG Summit 2025 is set to be a landmark event bringing together leaders,…

From mangroves to meals

In the coastal municipality of Real, Quezon, there’s a long-practiced but lesser-known form of sustainability.…

Healing the land by restoring ecosystems

Land is life. Across Southeast Asia, from fertile fields to towering forests, healthy ecosystems underpin…

Soil erosion: Fighting the hidden enemy of farmers

“Soil erosion is an enemy to any nation—far worse than any outside enemy coming into…

In Palawan, a resilient system of seaweed farming

The presence of wide reef areas and coastal shelves in Palawan has made the province…

Ecolabels: Choose green

In recent years, the shift to sustainability has become more evident, with consumers becoming more…

Wind power drives CamSur’s energy shift

LEGAZPI CITY—The province of Camarines Sur is emerging as a key player in the country’s…

Reusing plastic ‘a win for everyone’

Plastic does not degrade for hundreds, even thousands, of years, so “there is no end…