Number Coding Scheme: Is It a Good Idea?
Is the number coding scheme implemented in Metro Manila a good policy to reduce traffic congestion? Probably not. Read on to find out why. The number coding scheme is …
Category: Environmental Issues
Competing for Water in Nangalao Island
One of the critical environmental issues that hound small islands is water scarcity. However, not only is the water scarce in such locations but also difficult to access, owing …
Cultural Diffusionism: Makeshift Mini-Hydro by the Indigenous People of Sitio Bohoy
Technology can reach remote places and change the way of life of indigenous peoples. Here is an example of cultural diffusionism and acculturation in Sitio Bohoy, a remote place …
Household Adaptation to Climate Change in the Philippines
How do marginalized people living in vulnerable coastal communities adapt to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise? What is an example of this adaptation at …
Environmental Perspective in Action: The Balete Tree Story
Why are Balete trees treated with fear by folks in the Philippines? How can this fear be harnessed to preserve or enhance the ecosystem and maintain its integrity? Read …