Tag: Philippines

"It’s not about fighting for our future anymore, it’s about fighting for today." - Interview With Filipino Activist Mitzi Tan

Written by Jan Wisniewski, 31-07-2020

The Philippines is one of the toughest countries to live in if you're an environmental activist. But that's not stopping the country's young people, who are demonstrating both on the streets and online and calling for immediate global action on climate change. Read on

Development

Husk to Home: Building Houses From Rice in the Philippines

Written by Marisa Pettit, 20-03-2017

A team of engineers is set to start building houses in the Philippines using materials from an unexpected source – the country’s abundant supply of rice. Husk to Home have developed boards made from discarded husks and are to start using them to create long-lasting, sustainable, and eco-friendly homes. Read on

Health

Portable Community Healthcare That’s Inside the Box

Written by Anna Rees, 01-08-2016

Loaded with medical tools and technologies, the RxBox enables healthcare workers to provide a broader scope of healthcare to isolated, remote or disadvantaged communities in the Philippines. Read on