Category Archives: Environment

Addressing social issues, cultivating a culture of dialogue keys to success of DENR’s Multi-Stakeholder Forums

Leaders from the government and private sectors agree that a holistic approach is needed to address the Philippines’ pressing socio-economic problems arising from climate change and environment degradation.

Over  400 stakeholders from the national and local governments, private and development sectors, and the academe joined the DENR Multi-Stakeholder Forum held February 2-3, 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City.… Continue reading... “Addressing social issues, cultivating a culture of dialogue keys to success of DENR’s Multi-Stakeholder Forums”

Balubal Level III Water System breaks ground

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Barangay Balubal will finally have its own Level III water supply system before the year ends.

City Mayor Rolando “Klarex” A. Uy led city hall and barangay officials in breaking ground and laying the time capsule for the water treatment plant Wednesday, 18 January at the proposed plant site.… Continue reading... “Balubal Level III Water System breaks ground”

SM Prime’s Hans T. Sy lauded for resilience and sustainability efforts

The Outstanding Filipino Awards 2022

SM Prime’s Hans T. Sy was recently recognized at The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Awards 2022  for his contribution to nation-building and resiliency in the country through sustainability and disaster risk reduction.

The event was held on December 12, Monday, at the Rizal Park Hotel, Manila.… Continue reading... “SM Prime’s Hans T. Sy lauded for resilience and sustainability efforts”

JE Hydro & Bio-Energy Corporation sponsors Libreng Tubig Festival in Barangay Indahag

Residents of Barangay Indahag and nearby upland communities can avail of free potable drinking water for the next five days.

“As a sign of gratitude to everyone who made this project a success, JE Hydro and Bio Energy Corporation (JEHBEC) will sponsor a 5-day Libreng Tubig Festival to anyone who wants to avail of it from today until Sunday,” said Joel A.… Continue reading... “JE Hydro & Bio-Energy Corporation sponsors Libreng Tubig Festival in Barangay Indahag”

A Vineyard for EveryJuan

The Vineyard, Amaya View, Indahag Hills, Cagayan de Oro City

Pilipinos have traditionally known grapes as a harbinger of the Christmas season, since it is usually in the last quarter of the year when they become a common sight not only in supermarkets, but even on the sidewalk stalls.

However, in the last decade or so, more and more local farmers up to big conglomerates have taken up grape farming which has made many varieties available more often, not only for consumption, but also for farm tourism.… Continue reading... “A Vineyard for EveryJuan”

Salted in Heaven : Closing the loop between Charity and Good Intentions

Five years ago, Ruby Asuncion Corrales Santos founded One Indigo Project to assist children of indigent indigenous peoples’ communities in Bukidnon, Davao and Cotabato improve their academic performance in school.

With donations from like-minded companies like LBCFoundation, Century Tuna, and Sierra Falcones , One Indigo donated simple items such as ‘tenderly used clothing’, toys, shoes, and face masks aimed at assisting the lumad families cope with the demands of educating their children.… Continue reading... “Salted in Heaven : Closing the loop between Charity and Good Intentions”

There and back again: How the Sultan of Sulu saved Borneo’s elephants from extinction

While the Philippines does not have an endemic breed of elephant today, the ones now existing in the Indonesia portion of Borneo apparently owe their survival to some elephants earlier gifted to the Sultan of Sulu but which he later sent to North Borneo (Sabah) which it as still under the dominion of the Sultanate.… Continue reading... “There and back again: How the Sultan of Sulu saved Borneo’s elephants from extinction”

Oro White Water Rafting seeks New Normal reset

The global pandemic lockdown last year virtually shut down business enterprises worldwide, and Cagayan de Oro’s white water rafting industry was no exception.

Already attracting over 20,000 a year from all over the Philippines and the world, the self-styled Whitewater Rafting Capital in the Philippines, claims to be the only location in the country where guests can enjoy rafting any time of the year.… Continue reading... “Oro White Water Rafting seeks New Normal reset”

Tripping the fish fantastic of Macajalar Bay

“Fish is held out to be one of the greatest luxuries  of the table and not only necessary, but even indispensable at all dinners where there is any pretence of excellence or fashion.”
Isabella Beeton (1836-1865)

The people of Misamis Oriental, including its three cities of Cagayan de Oro, Gingoog and El Salvador, enjoy a wide variety of fishes from the waters off its coastline and the many rivers that feed the Iligan, Macajalar and Gingoog Bays.… Continue reading... “Tripping the fish fantastic of Macajalar Bay”

Dragon Lord of the Mahangub Highlands

There’s more to the Mahangub Highlands Integrated Farm than meets the eye, far more than your usual tourist destination.

Owned by Elmer Velasco Sayre and his family, and now styled as the Sayre Highlands Resort, you can find it in  Sitio Mahayag, Barangay Digkilaan in Manticao, Misamis Oriental.

As a B.S.… Continue reading... “Dragon Lord of the Mahangub Highlands”