Naga City is convening a Basura Summit on Thursday, 15 January 2026, and it’s not inviting people for the usual “please cooperate” choir practice. The expected participants include Punong Barangays and other barangay officials from all 27 barangays, plus representatives from public/private schools, commercial establishments, hospitals, and other key stakeholders—basically, the people who generate trash, manage trash, complain about trash, … Continue reading Trash Talk: Naga City’s Basura Summit 2026
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Four Centuries Under Mayon: Eruptions That Rewrote the Rules of Disaster Risk Reduction
Mayon Volcano, the Philippines' most active volcano with 54 eruptions since 1616, has profoundly influenced disaster risk management. Its history highlights evolving practices—from early survival strategies to modern displacement tracking and management. Key lessons emphasize the importance of monitoring, evacuation policies, engagement with communities, and maintaining governance to prevent complacency.
Wall-E and the Dangers of Capitalism
After a series of stressful projects I took a vacation as a gift for myself. I stayed at home, and pampered myself with movies. Well, I find movies as an alternative to reading -- the activity which my grade school teacher, Mr. Avelino Pacamarra, defines as a "magic carpet that leads to new worlds, more … Continue reading Wall-E and the Dangers of Capitalism
