BYD Iloilo Launches BYD Seagull: BYD Iloilo, an electric vehicle company in Iloilo, launches the BYD Seagull, the brand's newest mini hatchback electric vehicle said to elevate every drive. The BYD Seagull combines all-electric power with the practicality of a compact design. The vehicle, powered by the BYD Blade Battery, ensures lower energy consumption and… Continue reading BYD Iloilo Launches BYD Seagull
Tag: Environment
Local Group Advocates to Save Batiano River
Local Group Advocates to Save Batiano River: The Iloilo Local Initiators Group (ILIG) for Batiano, a local movement of concerned stakeholders, cemented their campaign to save Batiano River with a photo exhibit illustrating the river's glory days and its current state after years of rapid urbanization. The movement is supported by the Iloilo Water Resilience… Continue reading Local Group Advocates to Save Batiano River
Electric Vehicles in Iloilo
Electric Vehicles in Iloilo: Grand Canyon and MG Electric highlight 'Revolutionizing the Future', the grand launch of the Marvel R and MG 4, both electric vehicles. The event was held at The Daily Drive in Festive Walk Iloilo, inside Megaworld Iloilo Business Park. The MG Marvel R Electric is a compact SUV and part of… Continue reading Electric Vehicles in Iloilo
PH Braces for El Niño
PH Braces for El Niño: An article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA) shares that the local government recently convened with representatives of water utilities to discuss measures in preparing for drought, expected to happen this month of June. Local Response According to Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, the drought is expected to reduce the… Continue reading PH Braces for El Niño
Progress and Preservation: A Balancing Act
Progress and Preservation: A Balancing Act. Progress is essential. Preservation, too, is essential – but, ultimately, it is a balancing act. Such was the case between the indigenous people (IP) of Calinog and the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project and its construction partner Daewoo Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd. Background: The Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project was… Continue reading Progress and Preservation: A Balancing Act
Iloilo Tree Park Network
The Iloilo City Government takes pride in its proposed Iloilo City Tree Park Network - its environmental program for a green and livable city. It is composed of the following: Iloilo City Tree Park in Lanit, Jaro; Eco-Park 01 and 02 in La Paz, and the Iloilo Beach Forest in Molo. It is the local… Continue reading Iloilo Tree Park Network
Earth Day
April 22 is Earth Day – an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The momentous event started in 1970 and, since then, has mobilized one billion individuals and gathered 150,000 partners worldwide. The website, EarthDay.Org, provides more details regarding the event. “EarthDay.Org’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide.… Continue reading Earth Day
World Wildlife Fund Deforestation Statistics
Deforestation Statistics: The World Wildlife Fund, in a press release, revealed that 166,000 square miles – roughly the size of California - have been lost to deforestation worldwide, between 2004 and 2017. “More than 166,000 square miles of forest habitat—an area roughly the size of California—were lost to deforestation in the tropics and subtropics between… Continue reading World Wildlife Fund Deforestation Statistics
Iloilo City Green Initiatives
Iloilo City, under the leadership of Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, strengthens its green initiatives through ongoing and upcoming projects in the metro. Here, the Iloilo Bloggers Society has summarized some of the green projects of the local government. One of the projects that has recently gained popularity is the green tunnel. The ‘Green Tunnel’… Continue reading Iloilo City Green Initiatives
Iloilo City Dog Pound
In an update, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas revealed that the City Veterinary Office, General Services Office, along with the City Engineer’s Office are conceptualizing a plan to establish a dog pound in the metro. Treñas also said that the local government is intending to purchase a vehicle to capture strays and to settle them… Continue reading Iloilo City Dog Pound
Manila Bay Dolomite
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently posted a narrative about the truth behind the controversial dolomite and the beach nourishment project for the rehabilitation of Manila Bay. “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources wishes to extend its sincerest gratitude and appreciation to those who have expressed their understanding and support for… Continue reading Manila Bay Dolomite
WWF: Decline in Species
In an article published by the World Wildlife Fund, it indicated that there is an average decline of 68% in species population sizes since 1970. Declines in monitored populations of mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, and amphibians present a dire warning for the health of people and the planet. Globally, monitored population sizes of mammals, fish,… Continue reading WWF: Decline in Species
Gabby Mejia on Oil Spill
Ayala led company AC Energy Corporation was recently under fire after a power barge exploded in one of its newly acquired properties in Iloilo City. The explosion happened last July 03, around 3pm, at Power Barge 102, spilling around 40,000 liters of oil into the sea. This caused a massive oil spill that reached the… Continue reading Gabby Mejia on Oil Spill
2020 Guimaras Oil Spill
2020 Oil Spill: ‘To err is human’. Oil Spills have frequented the seas for as long as man can remember. The Kuwaiti Oil Fires in 1991 spilled 136,000 tons of crude oil into the sea, the Gulf War Oil Spill in 1991 almost 1,000 tons, and the Deepwater Horizon in 2010 almost 590 tons –… Continue reading 2020 Guimaras Oil Spill
Earth Hour
Earth Hour is one of the world’s largest grassroots movements for the environment, engaging millions of people in more than 180 countries and territories. The Earth Hour is the initiative of the World Wildlife Fund and its partners as a symbolic lights-out event that started in Sydney in 2007. Over the years, the movement has… Continue reading Earth Hour
World Water Day
March 22 is World Water Day. World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance day that highlights the importance of freshwater, and advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. According to United Nations, the day raises awareness to the 2.2 billion people without access to safe water. Moreover, the focus of the observance… Continue reading World Water Day
World Wild Fund Philippines
World Wild Fund Philippines: WWF PH, an organization focused on building a climate-resilient Philippines, shared a Facebook post, ‘state of nature address’.The post, captioned ‘How is the country’s environment doing? This is our state of nature address. Let’s work with our government and push for a greener tomorrow’. The post was published last July 2019,… Continue reading World Wild Fund Philippines
Australia Bush Fire
Australia is currently under threat due to 'catastrophic' bushfire that ravaged parts of the continent. In an article by the New York Times, more than 85 fires burned across Australia's east coast since Tuesday – with 40 out of 85 out of control. As of date, more than 100,000 homes are at risk in the… Continue reading Australia Bush Fire
Iloilo City Submerged by 2050
Iloilo City Submerged by 2050: Just recently, Iloilo City was included in the list of areas that will be submerged in water by 2050, in a study conducted by Climate Central. Other Philippine areas included in the list are Roxas City, Cebu City, Northwest Metro Manila, City of Manila, Southwest Metro Manila, and Zamboanga City.… Continue reading Iloilo City Submerged by 2050