Nature-based Solutions Strengthen Climate Resilience in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY ─ Momentum for environmental restoration is rising in Barangay Kasanyangan, where EARTH Champions and community representatives carried out another major mangrove rehabilitation and clean-up effort on November 30, 2025—further strengthening the barangay’s defenses against climate risks. The initiative advances ongoing community-led efforts to restore damaged ecosystems due to the relocated population affected by […]


















Nature-based Solutions Strengthen Climate Resilience in Zamboanga City
/by AdminZAMBOANGA CITY ─ Momentum for environmental restoration is rising in Barangay Kasanyangan, where EARTH Champions and community representatives carried out another major mangrove rehabilitation and clean-up effort on November 30, 2025—further strengthening the barangay’s defenses against climate risks. The initiative advances ongoing community-led efforts to restore damaged ecosystems due to the relocated population affected by […]
When water runs out: Children’s hygiene at risk after Typhoon Tino
/by AdminTALISAY CITY, CEBU — Before Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) hit their community on November 3, Karylle, 23, and Sharon, 35, together with more than 90 displaced families, sought refuge in the old public market of Barangay Lagtang, Talisay City, Cebu. While this pre-emptive evacuation has kept them safe, they have since been living in tents at […]
Surviving the Quake: The Sinangote Family’s Story of Survival
/by AdminSAN REMIGIO, CEBU ─ On the night of September 30, 2025, Henry and Tessie Sinangote were at their small sari-sari or sundry store by the beach in Purok Sineguelas of Barangay Tambongon when the earth began to shake violently. The magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City changed their lives in a matter of minutes. […]
When Disasters Hit the Mountains: Beatriz’s Story from an Isolated Indigenous Community
/by AdminPORAC, PAMPANGA ─ Living in a geographically isolated upland area, the Aeta community of Sitio Pidpid in Barangay Sapang Uwak, faces daily challenges in meeting basic needs—especially access to food, clean water, and a stable income. When climate disasters hit, these struggles become even more difficult to overcome. Beatriz, 75, who has spent her entire […]
Returning to the life they knew: Joanna’s story after Typhoon Opong (Bualoi)
/by AdminPALANAS, MASBATE ─ Joanna Pilapil, 40 years old, grew up in the same barangay where she and her husband, Richie, are now raising their three children. In Barangay Miabas, their humble home kept them safe for years. Now, Joanna and her family find themselves struggling to rebuild the life they had before the devastation left […]