Did you know that we are one of the richest countries when it comes to natural resources? We were not named “The Pearl of the Orient” for nothing. Yet, not all of us were able to take care of our God-given resources. At Hamilo Coast, we monitor and protect species in the area. We helped …
Did you know that worldwide, earth lovers celebrate this month every year as Plastic Free July? Plastic Free July is a global movement started by the Plastic Free Foundation in 2011 to empower people to choose a future with cleaner communities and oceans through refusing single-use plastics. When I first started living more eco-consciously, the first …
A year ago, when the community quarantine starts to ease out in Metro Manila, my friends and I found ourselves in Dangwa Flower Market in Manila, buying some succulents for our homes. Being locked up at home for almost 3 months – a first in our lives – brought out a different version of ourselves …
If there’s a pragmatic approach to sustainability, there’s no better person to consult than my mother, a full-blooded Ilocano. Born with bucolic roots in the province of Nueva Vizcaya, she carries the Ilocano reputation of being kuripot very well. “Ag kakasar manen ta il-ilawen,” (The lights are getting married.) she would always gawk at me …
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Small actions when compounded can make a big difference. No matter what our job is, we can all play our part in making our work environment a little more earth-friendly. “Sustainability is a journey. And in this journey, we can start with small steps to make our world a better place one green initiative at …
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word ‘DATA’? Is it a giant Excel file filled with numbers? A set of formulas and graphs that are too complicated to understand? Yes, data can be quite overwhelming at first, but it does not have to be. Data can be useful …
It’s almost 500 days since we faced our first Community Quarantine in March 2020. From the onset of Covid-19, most of us never thought that it would last this long! Now, hopefully we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel as vaccinations are rolled out in various cities, communities and establishments. At …
A colleague used to playfully call me “Mother Earth” because of the eco-friendly gifts I gave every Christmas. My friends were amused and amazed to unwrap bamboo toothbrushes, a set of steel spoon, fork plus screwable chopsticks, and metal straws back when these were not so common. We have always been taught since childhood to …
Have you been feeling cooped-up for too long now? It’s time to step out for a new adventure. Costa de Hamilo is one of the richest eco-tourism spot in the country. Sitting in 13 coves with a 30-kilometer long coast line, it is home to part of the Coral Triangle. The Coral Triangle is home …
Ready for a New Adventure? Go Green, Take a Hike! Read More »
Owning and riding around Metro Manila in my small but absolutely reliable electric scooter was the highlight of the strange and isolating pandemic year of 2020. With travel restrictions put in place to control the further spread of the virus, I have to stay indoors and put all my leisure trips on hold. Until when, …
