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In a country composed of 7,641 islands and one of the world’s longest coastlines, a bizarre phenomenon stands out—around half of Filipinos can’t swim without assistance. This puzzling contradiction raises questions about how residents of an archipelagic nation could be so disconnected from the waters that surround them. Why is …
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Even as nations set sustainability targets and consumers take a stand with …
The quest for impact-driven work is a rising priority across Southeast Asia. …
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Philline van der Wolk-Donggay calls Mindanao home, where over 1 million people have no access to electricity. Mindanao has the lowest number …
After nearly a decade in the Philippines’ oil and gas industry, Ana Santos found herself in an unexpected place: she became a …
“I entered this space really by accident,” says Hannah Fernandez, a chief correspondent at Eco-Business. Seven years ago, she traded her 9-to-5 …
Sachets, food waste, and crumpled paper fester and mix inside a residential trash bag in Vietnam. A middle-aged woman rummages through the …
At the break of dawn, millions of boats dot the coastlines of Asia, their occupants ready to set out for the day’s …
A fisherman from oil-slicked Batangas flew to Europe and Japan to protest before companies financing fossil fuel projects along the Verde Island …
On the coast of Batangas, liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and gas-fired power plants are projected to nearly triple. A mix of …
Between launching initiatives, building movements, and lobbying for progress, what do changemakers read in their free time? Changemakers in the ASEAN region …
“Hi guys!” This is the signature opener of Kong Man Jing, a teacher-turned-content creator making science accessible. Her bespectacled face takes …
At first glance, Kong Man Jing doesn’t seem like your typical science communicator. With her yellow polka dot dress, black-rimmed glasses, and …
