Manila (May, 2012) – An art exhibit centering on marine environment conservation opens on May 4 at the Renaissance Gallery in Megamall. Sa Asul o Sa Itim features the works of young artists Mike Garcia, Willhen Peneyra, Ezra Reverente and Allan Calingansan.

The question is the call.

The movement that was once Stop Cebu Flyovers has every reason to go beyond stopping the construction of flyovers within the heart of the city and grow to have become the strong Movement for a Livable Cebu that it is now. What concerns it most about Cebu is a vicious cycle of ...

 THE La Liga Policy Institute (La Liga) on Thursday chided the government for its failure to fully utilize funds that are supposed to be available to improve air quality, and develop environment-friendly renewable energy sources.

            Roland Cabigas, managing director of La Liga said government resources such as the Air Quality Management Fund (AQMF) and the Renewable Energy Trust Fund ...

 Sometimes the mathematics of science can render one stupid.

Oh, I remember that none of SM’s management has enough sense to present the numbers behind their baseless argument of replanting the earth-balled trees as a compromise to the potent shrieks of “F– you, SM!” by Baguio’s folks

  GO GREEN. SAVE THE PLANET. Let's celebrate Earth Day everyday!

On April 21-22, 2012, we will celebrate earth, appreciate nature and learn ways to protect our environment. We can all make a difference!

 Social Networking sites has been bombarded by online propaganda recently regarding the move of SM to cut down and uproot pine trees in SM Baguio in order for the mall to expand and create a new entertainment center and parking space for their customers.

 Junior Chamber International Fort Bonifacio Taguig City (JCI FBTC ), a non profit organization of young business professionals creating positive change; will have a fund raising book launching event entitled  “Insanity for a Cause”.  The event features the Philippine Launch and Signing of the Book Evolution of Insanity by renowned author Haresh Daswani.

A year after the Tohoku region was devastated by the earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011, the World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit opens with the Japan Recovery and Asia Outlook Forum (in association with PATA) in Sendai City, the provincial capital of the Miyagi Prefecture and a focal point of last year’s disaster recovery efforts.

  Makati celebrated their annual Caracol Festival at their central business district. Everything's colorful and festive - you'll see why as you continue reading.

Since its inception in 2007, Earth Hour has captured the world’s imagination by becoming a global phenomenon. Earth Hour 2010 inspired 1.3 billion people in over 4000 cities to join the 60-minute switch off. 

This video was made by GOOD Magazine back in 2007 but is very applicable to the Philippines especially today as we fully embrace technology. Let's lower E-Waset and do your part!

In these financially difficult times, many of us feel helpless to offer support for causes no matter how strongly we believe in them. But money isn’t the only form of support that many charities need, and you can still make a huge difference even if you are not in a position to offer financial assistance to your favorite group or ...

 The 10 Most Endangered Species of 2012

Amazon.com, under pressure from the Environmental Investigation Agency and Human Society International, removed dolphin, porpoise, and whale meat from its online store last February 22, 2012. However, the company has yet to adopt a policy that would permanently ban the sale of these meat.

“Do we have to wait until a disaster overwhelms us before we make the radical changes necessary to protect our world for future generations? If we act now there is much that can be saved which will otherwise disappear forever.” ~ John Gummer

TED.com re-envisions what an urban center can truly become

Here is a perfect example of how integrative medicine is also beneficial to the environment. That's whole-thinking.

When a mother catches her child doing something wrong, the mother will always scold the child so that he or she can not do it again, but what about Mother Earth? How can she discipline us?

Why bother? Here are 20 good reasons to find out how travel agents and homeworkers can benefit

This brand-new commercial—which includes video footage from PETA Asia’s recently concluded investigation of fur farms in China, now the world’s largest exporter of fur—may shock some viewers, but it’s nothing compared to the shock that animals receive when they are anally electrocuted on fur farms:

I have been working for “beaches”, most of my tourism career for almost three decades in various resorts in the Philippines. I pioneered in Boracay Island managing a small resort when there was only a handful then. Then, rapid, unsustainable development and environmental degradation just burgeoned. It was fate that brought me back full circle to the eco-depleted island after ...

ECO series on Sustainability: Solid Waste and Climate change

 “According to a new U.N. report, the global warming outlook is much worse than originally predicted. Which is pretty bad when they originally predicted it would destroy the planet.” –Jay Leno

For simplicity, we are using the UN’s definition of sustainability:

A sustainable society meets the needs of the present without sacrificing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

During warm weather, it’s always fun to get together with family and friends and enjoy the great outdoors. No matter where you live, there are bound to be some beautiful picnicking spots nearby where you can enjoy nature in all its glory.

There have been so many brilliant minds that have discovered amazing solutions to the world's crippling dependency on oil. Sadly, they have all somehow disappeared mysteriously or met an accident. The trick is to disclose the technology to the world for free using social media to spread it like wildfire.

As if you somehow hadn't heard, 2011 was a record-shattering year for extreme weather events around the globe. Floods, drought, and storms killed tens of thousands of people and caused over $150 billion in damages.

We live ON her. She nurtures and sustains us yet we rape and kill her. We breathe her air then pollute it. We drink her waters then taint it with oil. We eat her fruits, veggies, and animals that we consume without giving thanks nor with moderation or thought of continuity. But most importantly, we think being 'alive' is only ...

As we approach December 31, many of us will reflect on 2011 while thinking of ways in which to make 2012 better. The new year is an opportunity to reevaluate our lifestyle choices and how they affect our health and also to consider the impact they have on the animals with whom we share our world.

Industrial Agriculture Advocates Say Organic Farming Cannot Produce Enough Food for 7 Billion People. A Group of Rice Farmers in the Philippines is Proving Them Wrong.

Its impossible to not have heard the name 'Monsanto' if you've watched your fair share of documentaries lately. They are the agri-industrial giant that has a lot of lobbying muscle in US legislature. Monsanto has been bullying the lowly farmer since they came into power. Here is the story of David, the solo farmer who went up against Monsanto and ...

From the P3 Curator:  As you probably once visited Boracay to either relax or engage in hedonism, have you ever stopped to think about the rich history of the world-renowned getaway destination? Did you know it had a history of conservation, protection and greening. Perhaps after you read this piece, you will be inspired to re-green your beloved Boracay.

There is a certification body that puts people, planet, and profit as its criterion for belonging. The B-Corporation seal comes with taxation, marketing, and network perks. When the bottom line is not only profit, and effectively includes peoples well-being and the planet's sustainability in check, good things happen. It is not difficult to set up a similar certification body in ...

Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje said today that President Aquino has expressed concern over air pollution that may be worsened with the traditional merry making that comes with the holiday celebration.

Just the other week, I was quite lucky to be invited as one of the resource persons to talk on sustainable tourism for Shangri-la's Mactan Resort's CSR (corporate social responsibility) event called Green on the GO in Cebu.

"Get guided by these holiday eco ethos and lighten your impact to the environment."

Still undecided if going organic is worth it? Here's a nifty infographic that illustrates why it's a no-brainer if you have the means.

In Ilocos we have wind power. See what's possible with solar innovations in this well-organized and clean infographic. Anything is possible in the Philippines.

Throughout human history, there have been some quite noble efforts for sustaining the Earth. Many great innovations have resulted from mankind’s attempts at preserving our environment. Then again, there have been some real doozies too. Today we’re going to have a look at ten of the zaniest ideas ever devised for improving the environment.

From the P3 Curator: For any person or business, big or small, who plan and execute events, this is a great primer for making your events more green.


 

Most of us have seen some scary but ridiculous and misleading movies about sharks, but how much do we actually know about these animals? And what are they really like?

And now, organic and fresh food and produce are available in one place seven days a week! The freshest organic vegetable and fruit produce, free range chicken and meats, fresh milk and eggs, artisan breads and cheeses are made available seven days a week at the newly-opened ECHOmarket Sustainable Farms at Serendra.

From the P3 Curator:  This wonderful advocacy of George Optical is reminiscent of Warby Parker's buy a pair give a pair CSR -- another addition to the growing one for one business models started by TOMS shoes.

George Optical Wants Your Old Eyeglasses!

Surfing is growing in the Philippines and many surfers claim to love and have a relationship with the ocean. Perhaps it's time to take the relationship to another level -- hint: it's a commitment.
Check out what a legendary surfer is doing to give back to the ocean that has given to him for so long.

Kids usually get (secretly) mad at their parents when they tell them to turn off the aircon at 3AM,  to stop  playing water wars with their siblings (at least in our case), or even to wake up early in the morning to participate in a tree planting activity. I admit I had my share of tantrums whenever my parents made ...

With rising food prices expected to rise expected to just keep on rising, the Euro in a financial mess, and the dollar going nowhere, billionaires are moving their money out of gold, stocks and bonds, into farms and food production. These billionaires know that the next most precious commodity is food. Why not take a hint and aim to be ...

Since the mid 90’s we have heard of the term “Sustainable Tourism” and thought of it vaguely as something good for the planet and for the future of tourism but most of us do not really know what it is and its value.

From the P3 Curator >> For those headed out to the beach for the long weekend (or already there reading this because they can't seem to unplug), give your beach this 5 point test.

P3 is proud to have Susan Santos de Cárdenas contribute her expert and anecdotal words on sustainable tourism development, green hospitality, sustainable ...

On October 31, 2011, the world’s population hit 7 billion people. Our current food system is incapable of addressing the needs of so many, and it’s up to us to make a change in the way we eat.

“A Call for Action and Cooperation”
THEME: Towards Sustainable Coron in the next Millennium November 8-9, 2011

Every cook has a staple in the pantry. A vegan cook is no exception.

During my early transition to veganism, I was intimated, thinking I’d have to overhaul my whole pantry to “foreign” vegan ingredients I would not find in a regular supermarket.

As it turns out, my vegan pantry is not so different at all ...

So what is in store for that 7-billionth child? Which part of the world will that infant come from? Is the world ready for this population growth?

Imagine if all underground staircases where most people go through were like this. Fun changes everything.

On Sunday, October 23 · 6:30am - 11:30am A solidarity and partnership ride
with the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement, QC City and Marikina City.
The event will award bicycles sponsored by the PRRM and the partner local government units to select deserving individuals engaged in watershed and environmental management work.

Our Lettuce Ladies have been all around the world promoting a vegetarian diet, which is good for your body, animals, and the environment. Not only do vegetarians tend to be thinner than meat-eaters are and have more energy, but a recent United Nations report concluded that a global shift toward a vegan diet is necessary to combat the worst effects ...

A total of 45 public and private schools have entered the finals of the 2011 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Schools, organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB), Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart).

When organic and fair trade products are expertly prepared, what you get is a nourishing and delicious gamut of offerings. You also get alliances and partnerships that go beyond profit. In fact, what you really have are farmers, merchants, and end users taking stock in each others well-being. That's the ideal scenario. That's what Sugarleaf does.

This year is the year of the forrest. Earthdance Manila 2011 will focus on forrests in the Philippines through song, dance, rhythm, and art. Support our local artists and drop by and celebrate mother nature.

Form the P3 Curator: Mangrove planting is now a fun eco tourism activity that brings in tourism income, creates employment, as makes Mama Nature happy and healthy. Please support. Here is a short post form Caloy Libosada of travelcentralph.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is bent on cleansing the mining industry of “wang-wang” or undesirables prior to resuming the granting of mining permits in the country.

From the P3 Curator: Good things happen when you cross communication technology and green building technology. It can impact climate change in a very big way.

The country’s only endemic duck will soon make a fifth-class municipality a must-see destination for environmentalists in tourist-haven Camarines Sur.

Last July 25, 2011, P3 featured GreenPhil.com article on SOLAR BOTTLE BULBS.
Today, New York-based, Shaun Kasperbauer makes interior design with the bright idea.

The First Philippine Green Jobs Conference is a true sign of the times last Monday and Tuesday. Government, professionals from different fields, small businesses and entrepreneurs, and youth organizations came together to set the first brick in the edifice that is responsible and sustainable job creation.

Integrative health + social responsibility = Soup of the Day

"After reading the article by Robert Gonzaga in the Inquier.net which says.. " build a coal fired power plant in Sitio Naglatore in Subic Town which is inside Subic Bay Freeport". Is this accurate? Last time I looked Subic Town was not inside the Freeport.
I agree with the board not to allow a coal fired plant to ...