In-depth Issues

Battling the pandemic medical wastes through Filipino technology

In-depth Issues, Tech & Innovation /

With the continued battle against COVID-19 in the Philippines, so is the continued rise in the volume of health care or medical wastes in the country. On the onset of the pandemic in 2020, the Asian Development Bank had already projected few cities which will deal with excessive amount of medical wastes, including the country’s capital, Manila, with a projection of 280 metric tons per day.

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Fighting Gender Inequality through the Philippines’ Roots

In-depth Issues /

By: Marc Adrian Aguilar The Philippines had been hailed as one of the countries embracing gender equality. The Global Gender Gap Report 2020 of the World Economic Forum ranked the Philippines as the 16th on the index among the developed Scandinavian countries. The International Labor Organization detailed that the Philippines is the 5th in having the highest share of

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Local efforts help protect the endangered Irrawaddy Dolphins in Myanmar

Grassroots Voices, In-depth Issues /

The iconic Irrawaddy dolphins of Myanmar are facing a range of threats from economic development activities that are degrading their habitats and food sources. They are critical for fishery resources and water security of Ayeyarwady River. Local groups along the Ayeyarwady River are coming together to protect the dolphins and their habitats.

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How Improving English Language Skills can contribute to Socio-Economic Development of Myanmar?

Changemaker's Advice, Grassroots Voices, In-depth Issues /

Before Myanmar’s independence in 1948 was gained, a significant number of records indicate that almost all Myanmar’s university students used to speak English fluently having taught in English as the medium of instruction during the British colonial era, and the quality of Myanmar’s education was ranked one of the tops in Asia.

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