Solutions Journalism
A Series · 6 parts
An ongoing series exploring community-led solutions to environmental challenges across the Philippines.
How a Small Fishing Village in Palawan Regenerated Its Coral Reefs in Just 5 Years
In the coastal waters of Palawan, a village of 1,200 fisherfolk has restored 70% of their coral cover within five years, proving that grassroots action can heal our oceans and revive dying fishing communities.
Marian Santos · 8 min read · Aug 10, 2026
The City That Turned Its Garbage Into Electricity and Its Slums Into Parks
Twenty years ago, Payatas was a sprawling monument to environmental failure. Today, it produces electricity for 150,000 homes and has become a model for sustainable urban development across the Global South.
Marian Santos · 9 min read · Aug 9, 2026
Indigenous Knowledge Meets Modern Science: How the Ifugao Rice Terraces Are Adapting to Climate Change
The Ifugao Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are adapting to climate change through a unique collaboration that integrates traditional knowledge with modern climate science.
Marian Santos · 7 min read · Aug 8, 2026
Solar-Powered Schools: How One Province Electrified Its Remote Communities
In the mountainous province of Mountain Province, solar power has electrified 85 remote schools, proving that renewable energy can bridge the digital divide and empower isolated communities.
Jasmine Santos · 7 min read · Aug 7, 2026
The Bamboo Revolution: How a Sustainable Material Is Rebuilding Communities and Forests
A cooperative in Tanay, Rizal is proving that bamboo can restore degraded forests, sequester carbon, and create livelihoods for some of the Philippines' poorest communities.
Marco Cruz · 7 min read · Aug 6, 2026
Urban Farmers: How Rooftop Gardens Are Feeding Cities and Cooling the Heat
From Mandaluyong to Makati, rooftop gardens are flourishing across Metro Manila, providing fresh produce, cooling urban heat islands, and building community resilience.
Jasmine Santos · 6 min read · Aug 5, 2026
