THE HABITAT
Issue 1
This issue delves into a range of pressing topics, including the vibrant Earth Day celebrations in Baguio, the inspiring Miss Earth PH pageant promoting environmental advocacy, United Nations' sustainable development goals, the devastating forest fire, and the urgent need to combat climate change for a sustainable future.
News
A total of 11 bushfires and nine forest fires ravaged different parts of Baguio City in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Baguio Fire Department (BFD).
News
With the theme “Invest in our Planet,” universities and barangays in Baguio City participated in outreach activities and clean-up drives held in celebration of Earth Day 2023 last April 22.
Feature
Advancing calls for a smoke-free country in line with Earth Month 2023, Social Watch Philippines (SWP) said, “Around 33 to 49.6 billion cigarette butts are littered every year in the whole Philippines.” This data echoes the World Health Organization’s (WHO) alarm that about 4.5 trillion cigarette butts pollute the planet.
Feature
Amidst a sea of hopefuls, a new queen has emerged to lead the charge for a greener future. Yllana "Yana" Marie Aduana stood tall and proud during the Miss Philippines Earth (MPE) 2023 coronation night on April 29, radiating her passion for green change and sustainable living, which earned her the most coveted crown.
Opinion
Changing the "doomsday narrative"
How often do you find news stories about climate change? I’m assuming, unless it is about major calamities like typhoons, droughts, or wildfires, you would seldom come across them. So, how can you grab people’s attention? One thing was always clear for scientists, environmentalists, and even journalists: we need to change the way we talk about climate change.
Opinion
The city government of Baguio is studying privatizing garbage collection as a potential solution to this decades-long issue of waste management. A waste assessment and characterization study conducted by the City General Services Office (GSO) revealed that the city will be able to save up to P45 million if it pledges to acquire services from the private sector, which in this case concerns the disposal of the city garbage.
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BE READY, STAY STEADY! The Disaster Preparedness’ infographics reminds us that preparation is the key to resilience.Discover essential disaster readiness tips and equip yourself with knowledge to safeguard what matters most. Stay informed, stay proactive, and pave the way for a safer future. (Produced on May 11, 2023 by Claress Jade P. Banogon)
CHARTING A GREENER FUTURE. Discover the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals, paving the way for a greener future! From eradicating poverty to protecting our oceans, these goals are shaping a sustainable planet for generations to come. Explore the infographic and learn how you can contribute to a better world. It's time to rally together and make our planet thrive again! (Produced on May 11, 2023 by Jillian Raine M. Saberon)
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