Trading plastics for rice to tackle pollution
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Trading plastics for rice to tackle pollution

ZAMBOANGA (UCAN): Residents in Zamboanga province, Mindanao, the Philippines, collected thousands of kilogrammes of plastics…

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Oil spill sickens coastal residents in the Philippines
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Oil spill sickens coastal residents in the Philippines

MANILA (UCAN): More than 60 residents of Pola town in Oriental Mindoro province, the Philippines…

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Opposition to planned highway along Pasig River
Posted in Asia NEWS

Opposition to planned highway along Pasig River

MANILA (UCAN): Construction of the Pasig River Expressway Project, a 20-kilometre, six-lane elevated expressway that…

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Philippines signs ecology pact to end plastic pollution
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Philippines signs ecology pact to end plastic pollution

MANILA (UCAN): The Philippines  joined the international community in tackling climate change when the government…

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The plastic that kills
Posted in Cullen's Corner Faith and the Environment Features | Commentary

The plastic that kills

It’s encouraging to see active youth groups walking along beaches and river banks scooping up…

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