MakaKalikasan (MKK) Now (General Environmental News)

Missed Opportunities for Energy Security with Law on Natural Gas Industry!

On January 15, 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law a measure aimed at promoting the growth of the Philippine natural gas industry....

It’s the Environment, Stupid!

Luxuries of a Few Means Death of Mother Earth In the ‘90s, a popular Democratic candidate for the U.S. Presidency Bill Clinton coined a campaign...

Zamboanga Sibugay’s Mining Dilemma: Growth at What Cost?

Zamboanga Sibugay’s mining boom has transformed the province into one of the fastest-growing economies in the Zamboanga Peninsula, driven by coal, gold, and copper...

LA’s Wildfires: A Wake-Up Call for Every Vulnerable Community

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have revealed an uncomfortable truth: the impacts of climate change affect both the rich and the poor. In...

SC on Commercial Fishing in Municipal Waters: A Blow to Small Fishers and Marine Ecosystems

SC on Commercial Fishing in Municipal Waters: A Blow to Small Fishers and Marine Ecosystems The Philippine Supreme Court’s decision to allow commercial fishing in...

Heavy Snow Grips Many Countries

Heavy Snow Grips Many Countries In early January 2025, a series of severe winter storms have brought heavy snowfall and icy conditions to multiple regions...

Pagsulong ng Circular Economy at Pamamahala ng Solid Waste sa Pilipinas: Isang Pagsusuri sa 2025

Sa pagpasok ng Enero 2025, patuloy na hinaharap ng Pilipinas ang malalaking hamon sa pamamahala ng solid waste, na nagpapakita ng agarang pangangailangan para...

Broken System: Congress Launches Probe Into PhilHealth Fund Mismanagement

The House of Representatives has launched a comprehensive investigation into the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) following allegations of fund mismanagement, triggering widespread public...

Reclaiming Energy Sovereignty: A Call to Fully Realize the Promise of the Renewable Energy Act

Today, as we commemorate the enactment of the Philippine Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (Republic Act No. 9513), we reflect on its ambitious vision...