Masbate City–Local disaster risk reduction and management officers (DRRMOs) from across the Bicol Region gathered on…
Category: Environment and Climate
Cacao for change: How Bicol’s Mayon Gold uplifts farmers and forests
In the quiet village of Sua in Camalig, Albay, a sweet revolution is unfolding—led by a…
From leaves to cash: How a Bicolana turned Cacao leaves into a thriving business
Jeany Masilang never imagined that cacao leaves—once just something children played with or stepped on—would one…
Dodging a Bullet: How a cancelled project could have harmed Mayon’s rich biodiversity
TABACO CITY—Beneath the towering majestic Mayon Volcano, the region’s rich biodiversity faced an imminent threat that…
Sorsogon officials probe Matnog garbage dumping, eye legal action against barangay leaders
Provincial and environmental authorities in Sorsogon are preparing legal and administrative charges after a video surfaced…
Powering resilience: Albay’s candidates outline sustainable energy and disaster solutions
Albay province has long suffered from unreliable power and is constantly exposed to natural hazards. In…
The coast of gentle giants: Swimming through conservation
The coastal waters of Donsol continue to be a haven for whale sharks, locally known as Butanding,…
BONJour’s 10th journalism summit emphasizes responsible disaster reporting in Bicol
LEGAZPI CITY — The 10th Journalism Summit, themed “Mata Kan Bagyo: Shaping Journalists’ Critical Eyes in the…
Mayon lighting project gets cancelled amid public backlash
The controversial Mayon Volcano Heritage Aesthetic Lighting Project, initially estimated to cost P1.3 billion, has been…
Palay production in Bicol experiences slight decline amid weather challenges
The Department of Agriculture (DA) Bicol has reported a slight decline in palay (unmilled rice) production…