#Waste Management
Frontlines
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
Voices
From Trash to Treasure: The Women Rebuilding Their Lives Through Upcycling
A group of women in Quezon City is transforming discarded materials into beautiful handicrafts, creating income and building community while reducing waste.
Marco Cruz · 5 min read · Aug 8, 2026
Community
The Urban Composting Collective: Turning City Waste into Community Wealth
A composting cooperative in Makati is turning organic waste into high-quality compost, creating jobs and reducing landfill waste.
Jasmine Santos · 5 min read · Aug 7, 2026