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Upcycled Sculpture
Sherwin Guitche shows a crocodile sculpture during an art exhibition at Holy Cross of Davao College in Davao City on Thursday (22 February 2024). Guitche says his sculptures are made of upcycled materials such as Styrofoam and PVC. MindaNews photo.....»»
Envi group urges city council to craft ordinance to reduce urban heat
A DAVAO City-based environment group advocates for crafting a local green building ordinance to reduce the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect in highly developed areas. Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS), in its Facebook post on Thursday, April 11, 2024, said that in their year-long investigation on UHI from April 2022 to April 2023, they formulated key strategies in lessening heat accumulation in urban areas......»»
Belmonte, Binay call for climate action funding from development banks
The C40 coalition of cities, a network of nearly 100 mayors, asked MDBs to increase urban climate investment, integrate urban climate action into their strategies, and implement tailored programs to support city projects. .....»»
Urban Agricultural Council in Baguio City sought
Urban agriculture that could thrive in Baguio City is eyed to reduce poverty, promote ecological integrity and food security......»»
Jerry Acuzar on showcasing Pasig River
For an upcoming episode of my NET25 morning show “Ano Sa Palagay N’yo,” I recently had the privilege of interviewing Jose Rizalino “Jerry” Acuzar, Secretary of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), whose primary task is the responsible management of housing settlement and urban development......»»
DA, DOH partner for urban farming in hospitals
The Department of Agriculture through the Bureau of Plant Industry has agreed to partner with the Department of Health to promote urban farming in public hospitals in an effort to boost production and provide therapy to patients......»»
Quezon City now has 1,026 urban farms
From 754 in the first half of the year, the number of urban farms in Quezon City has reached 1,026, the local government said yesterday......»»
Filipino children get access to potable water thanks to innovative powdered mixture
With an average of 20 typhoons visiting the Philippines each year, rural and urban communities sustain significant damage to their sources of drinking water, including waterways and deep wells......»»
DHSUD affirms support to local government, agencies
Firm support of local government units and bolstered coordination with other agencies has been committed by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development after the signing of a joint memorandum circular on public financial management......»»
Bridging the Gap: Navigating Europe’s Growing Rural-Urban Divide
In an era defined by relentless challenges, the European Union (EU) stands at a critical juncture. Described as a ‘permacrisis,’ this period is marked by.....»»
COMMENTARY | Strategies for powering progress: The Visayas energy imperative
As one of the country's major urban centers, Cebu City's demand for energy has surged, driven by a growing population, an expanding industrial sector, and a thriving tourism industry. Beneath its busy streets and growing economy lies the critical challenge of the urgent need for increased power generation capacity. .....»»
Mallari producer announces Biringan movie
Mentorque Productions, the team behind Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 entry "Mallari," announced that their next project will be about the urban legend and lost city of Biringan. .....»»
TURNING POINT: Too Poor Against Poverty
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 06 March) – Poverty is unquestionably the key driver of human trafficking. Crime syndicates, including religious groups, use the poor to advance their interest. Traffickers exploit women and children from rural communities, conflict- and disaster-affected areas, and impoverished urban centers in sex trafficking, forced domestic work, forced begging, and other […].....»»
COMMENTARY | Strategies for powering progress: The Visayas energy imperative
As one of the country's major urban centers, Cebu City's demand for energy has surged, driven by a growing population, an expanding industrial sector, and a thriving tourism industry. Beneath its busy streets and growing economy lies the critical challenge of the urgent need for increased power generation capacity. .....»»
Mandtra Residences Showroom Opens In Mandaue City
Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) and Cebu Homegrown Developers Inc. opened Mandtra Residences’ showroom in Casuntingan, Mandaue City. Elegantly designed with an urban tropical style, the high-ceiling showroom includes outdoor and indoor lobbies, a reception area, a meeting room, sales office, a bare studio type unit, and fully-furnished studio and one-bedroom units. CLI Chairman and Chief.....»»
DHSUD: Former MVHAI board members legitimate
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has recognized the former board members of the Multinational Village Homeowners Association Inc. in Parañaque City as the MVHAI’s “legitimate” officers......»»
20-man USAR team sent to Masara cited
THE City Government of Davao, through the Human Resource and Management Office and the Davao City Hall Employees Association (Dachea), on Monday recognized the efforts of the members of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office's Central 911 Urban Search and Rescue team in the recovery efforts in landslide-hit barangay of Masara in Maco, Davao de Oro......»»
People’s Park
People's Park, Davao City ( Sketch by KEITH BACONGCO) (Kinuriskuris is the urban sketching blog of Mindanawon journalist Keith Bacongco. Kinuriskuris is Hiligaynon word for doodles).....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 22 February 2024
Davao City’s wetlands dwindling An environmental group said that the loss of urban wetlands in Davao City contributed to the recent major flash floods in some parts of the metropolis. Lemuel Manalo, program coordinator of the environmental group Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS), said Davao City has been losing 95 percent of its wetlands […].....»»
URBAN APE: Masara and a Long Time Ago story
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 18 February) — Barangay Masara, Maco, Davao de Oro is so much in the news today due to a landslide that has become a tragedy to families directly affected. News stories (National, Regional, Local in all forms of media) carried the story just for a short time, and moved on […].....»»