DSWD-Negros Island Region extended PHP2.4 million in seed capital to four associations pursuing livelihood projects for farmers, vendors, and their communities.
Faster assistance for flood-affected farmers is being pursued by the DA to help agricultural communities recover sooner and keep local production moving forward.
Environmental sustainability is being promoted in Guiuan through a waste facility designed to process discarded materials and strengthen the municipal waste system.
A lawmaker initiated the passing of a bill that would establish the building Philippine Renewable Energy Corporation to give emphasis on the development of renewable energy sources in the Philippines.
The Japanese government and the International Organization for Migration finished the installation of solar power equipment in numerous health care facilities benefiting remote islands in Mindanao.
Improved access to water. The Department of Agrarian Reform gave units of the solar powered-irrigation system to Cavite farmers that can improve the harvest of their crops.
A rise in ocean wastes. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Bicol sector called out the region's local government unit to improve programs on solid waste management.
The farmers in Ilocos Norte are scheduled to harvest their crops next week which are the product of the 160-hectare hybrid rice cluster technology demonstration project.
The Office of Civil Defense introduced the PlanSmart Ready to Rebuild web application for giving easy access to local government units about immediate rehabilitation and recovery plans during a disaster.
Barangay San Juan Baño in Pampanga planted over 1,000 forest and fruit-bearing tree seedlings in Arayat to participate in a nationwide simultaneous tree planting program.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources advised Filipinos to protect fish and other water resources in celebration of the 59th Fish Conservation Week.
The Department of Agriculture gave at least 50 tons of shallot bulbs in support to rice farmers in Ilocos Norte that are shifting to planting high-value commercial crops.
The Million Trees Foundation Incorporation recognized the study done by De la Salle Dasmariñas for finding the usage of Narra as an antioxidant to cure illnesses.
The Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office recorded a 60% survival rate of tree seedlings that were planted in the denuded mountain areas in Pangasinan.
The United States government, along with its partners, has recently launched a center to help address the plastic pollution in the seas of Parañaque City.
Stakeholders from various sectors have planted 1,000 Narra trees in Negros Occidental as part of the events marking the 17th anniversary of the Northern Negros Natural Park.
The installation of a solar energy system at the church-based credit cooperative in Bulacan could be their first step toward the switch to renewable energy.
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said he will fully support the plan of President Marcos Jr. to explore the country’s potential for nuclear energy as a cheap and reliable source.
The city government of Cabadbaran in Agusan del Norte and the Department of Agriculture in the Caraga Region opened a one-hectare demonstration farm to help boost vegetable production.
Farmers in Negros Occidental got a boost in their farm operations through the installation of an integrated solar-powered irrigation system provided by the provincial government.
Environmental group Oceana welcomes the call of local governments to designate through legislation their marine habitats and sanctuaries as one of the country’s protected areas.