Indigenous adaptation : an ecological sanitation success in Sendong aftermath

A home-grown adaptation of an appropriate technology developed in Europe, Latin America and Africa has successfully proven itself in actual field installations during the aftermath of the Tropical Storm Sendong disaster in this city and nearby Iligan. “Ecosan was piloted by the Center for Advanced Philippine Studies (CAPS) in Tingloy, Batangas in 2000,” said Dan [...]

The Case for Renewable Hydropower in Mindanao

Contrary to popular belief, Mindanao could still have undeveloped hydroelectric power potentials which can negate the effects of climate change, more specifically the El Niño phenomenon. Engr. David A. Tauli, spokesperson of the Mindanao Coalition of Power Consumers, said the experience of other countries which have a large hydroelectric power component are contrary to the [...]

Bukidnon’s Kaamulan Festival: a showcase of indigenous culture

MALAYBALAY CITY, BUKIDNON — The town of Malitbog narrowly missed scoring a clean sweep of the top awards at Bukidnon’s “Kaamulan Festival Ethnic Street Dancing” held in the streets of this capital city and at the Kaamulan Grounds on March 3.

DENR-10 backs KBP’s Oplan Broadcastreeing

Cagayan de Oro should move further developments to higher ground

Geologists from the University of the Philippines National Institute of Geological Sciences (Nigs) have recommended that further real estate developments should be shifted upland away from the threat of floods similar to those which devastated the city last month. This and other policy recommendations were presented by the four person team which included Prof. Fernando [...]