How many people are living on the planet?

How many percent of the Philippines’ current energy mix come from fossil fuels?

How many geothermal fields does the Philippines have today?

I. The Philippines, home to an estimated 111 million people, is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change including sea level rise, increased frequency of extreme weather events, rising temperatures and extreme rainfall.

II. As the effects of climate change are clearly visible around the world, including the Philippines, a cleaner source of energy is very much needed.

I. An energy source that has the potential to make a difference in the Philippines is geothermal.

II. The Philippines is the world's top producer of geothermal power, as it is located along the Ring of Fire zone of Pacific volcanoes.

When is the celebration of the World Water Day?

In 2016, what is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the Philippines?

I. Everyone everywhere has the right to water.

II. However, in the Philippines, around 1 in 100 people still do not have access to improved water sources.

I. When water is scarce, people are often forced to rely on clean drinking water sources.

II. Limited water supply obliges people to store more water

I. COVID is a consequence of man’s action.

II. The spread of COVID is more concentrated in densely populated areas, which is a result of urbanization; and it is very hard to contain the virus as man keeps on traveling and moving around.

I. It is prudent to have a short-term plan such as strengthening our forest conservation efforts.

II. If forests are protected, there is a small chance that we are also protected from future pandemics.

I. Forests cover about two-third of the earth’s land mass, providing habitat for 80 percent of the terrestrial species of animals and plants.

II. Around 1.6 billion people, including more than 2,000 indigenous cultures, depend on forests for their livelihoods, medicine, fuel, food, and shelter.