As flooding hits Pampanga, Capital Town’s Rainwater Park highlights how urban planning and rainwater management can help build flood-resilient communities. Read more »
Air quality in several parts of Metro Manila has reached unhealthy levels, with 10 cities recording a “very unhealthy” Air Quality Index (AQI), according to the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB). Read more »
The University of the Philippines’ Project Noah has received P1 billion in funding from the DBM to strengthen the country’s disaster forecasting and hazard monitoring capabilities through artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies. Read more »
Heavy Southwest Monsoon rains and cyclones Luis and Maymay have disrupted the supply of agricultural products, pushing up prices of vegetables and fish in several markets. Read more »
Metro Manila’s severe flooding this week has raised questions about whether building more flood control infrastructure is enough to protect the region from increasingly intense rainfall. Read more »
The recent flooding and accumulation of garbage across parts of Metro Manila have renewed attention on the country's plans to convert residual waste into electricity, as the government moves to accelerate its waste-to-energy (WTE) program. Read more »
