Echoes of the Forest
Echoes of the Forest.....»»
House probe sought on country’s forest fire fighting capabilities
A lawmaker is calling on the House of Representatives to probe the government’s capability in combatting forest fires following the series of forest fires in Benguet province and elsewhere......»»
Be The Good: Sharon Cortez on forest schools, getting kids to go outdoors
Catch this interview with Forest School Philippines founder Sharon Cortez about the benefits of outdoor play and what forest schools are all about.....»»
Camp John Hay Forest bathing site closed due to forest fire
aguio City’s famous “forest bathing” site at the yellow trail of Camp John Hay (CJH) was temporarily shut down after a blaze hit portions near the Voice of America (VOA) compound on Sunday morning......»»
Echoes
There are not-so-faint echoes of the 2022 Philippine elections in what happened in Indonesia last Wednesday......»»
Forest fire forces closure of Benguet highway
The Atok Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) ordered the closure of the Halsema highway (Baguio-Bontoc road), specifically in Kilometer 46, Barangay Paoay due to the raging forest fire in the area on Friday morning......»»
Public warned vs smog caused by forest, bush fires in Baguio, Benguet
The Baguio City Health Services Office (CHSO) has hoisted an alert against the ill effects of the smog created by the smoke from forest and bush fires occurring in different locations in Baguio City and Benguet province......»»
BFP logs 74 forest fires in the Cordilleras
Seventy-four forest fires have been recorded in the Cordillera Administrative Region since January, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection......»»
Baguio, Benguet forest fires: Smog alert up
The city health services office has warned the public against the adverse effects of smog from forest fires in this city and parts of Benguet......»»
Exploring Southern China
I must admit, I had never heard of Zhangjiajie before… then I was told of the “Avatar Forest,” which I had heard of. That is in that city in the northwest of Hunan Province in China where that famous forest is located and is home to the famed Wulingyuan scenic area (a 26,000-hectare area that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and other tourist attractions......»»
Benguet highway closed due to forest fire
Halsema Highway or the Baguio-Bontoc road in Atok, Benguet was closed to traffic yesterday due to a forest fire......»»
Forest fires rage in Benguet
Firefighters continue to extinguish two forest fires in Itogon, Benguet, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported yesterday......»»
Forest, grassfire nabantayan sa bukid sa Argao
Forest, grassfire nabantayan sa bukid sa Argao.....»»
Forest fire breaks out in Bontoc anew
Another forest fire broke out in Bontoc, Mountain Province yesterday......»»
46 die in Chile forest fires
46 die in Chile forest fires.....»»
Yeung At Heart: Jewelle Yeung Paints Motherhood and Astronauts at Qube Gallery
On February 8, Qube Gallery presented ‘Familiar Echoes,’ which showcased the diverse stories of Cebuana artists through photographs and paintings. Among these paintings was Jewelle Yeung’s ‘Same Place, Different Time,” a favorite of art patrons at the exhibit opening. Cebu-based artist Jewelle Yeung has never been to space, but she is an astronaut. Yeung started.....»»
“This little weirdo made it!”: Art and Design with Amanda LuYm at Qube Gallery
Purpose is not easy to find, but at the age of nine, Amanda LuYm already declared hers to her family. A proud Cebuana, LuYm was among the four Cebu-based artists whose works were featured in Qube Gallery’s ‘Familiar Echoes’ show on February 8. “I told my dad I’m going to be a designer, and then.....»»
Shopwise pedals into wellness, holds bike fest at Vermosa
Shopwise, in a groundbreaking move that echoes its history of transforming retail landscape, whips up the urban cycling scene as it launches the Shopwise Bike Fest on May 18 in Vermosa, Cavite......»»
Shopwise bike fest puts spotlight on wellness
Shopwise, in a groundbreaking move that echoes its history of transforming retail landscape, whips up the urban cycling scene as it launches the Shopwise Bike Fest on May 18 in Vermosa, Cavite......»»
Rare beetle discovered in Mt. Hamiguitan sanctuary
In a recent discovery, a rare long-horned beetle, Paraskeletodes hamiguitanensis, was found in the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (MHRWS) in Davao Oriental. The beetle was unearthed during a scientific expedition led by the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental and conducted by a team from Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU). Dr. Milton Medina, a Filipino coleopterist, confirmed the uniqueness of P. hamiguitanensis through careful morphological examination, highlighting distinct differences from its closely related counterpart found in Sulawesi, Indonesia. The discovery sheds light on the limited knowledge of beetle taxonomy in the Philippines and underscores the need for increased scientific and conservation efforts in biodiversity hotspots like the Philippines and Sulawesi. Concerns were raised about the global trade of beetle species and the rapid loss of forest cover in the Philippines, emphasizing the vital role of protected areas like Mt. Hamiguitan as essential sanctuaries for biodiversity. The researchers emphasized the need for cooperation with DENR-Davao in promoting biodiversity conservation and encouraged young scholars to explore beetle taxonomy. The discovery of P. hamiguitanensis and several other beetle species in the area underscores the rich biodiversity of Mt. Hamiguitan, with ongoing research aiming to describe more species and uncover many undiscovered ones in the region......»»
Media reports on week of disasters and climate issues
FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, a forest fire, drought - news this month presented a rather frightful state of the country.The climate crisis affects the Philippines quite severely given its location on the western rim of the Pacific Ocean. The country's ranking among the worst affected by extreme weather conditions has been directly experienced by Filipinos. Media included this necessary context in the continuous reporting.....»»