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‘Alon’ is a call for public awareness of plastic pollution and marine protection
In hosting "Alon," the Ramon Magsaysay Center shows that it is more than just an iconic building but also an art space. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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November 3, 2025November 3, 2025Environment, Visual Arts

‘Alon’ is a call for public awareness of plastic pollution and marine protection

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The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF), in partnership with the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), has brought the acclaimed exhibit titled “Alon” to the Ramon Magsaysay Center in Malate, Manila. Focused on the issue of plastic waste in the oceans, and with surfers as a central theme, “Alon” is the RMAF’s first...

The employment impact of a national ban on single-use plastic will be manageable
Some single-use plastics —PHOTO FROM CANVA
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September 8, 2025September 8, 2025Economy, Environment

The employment impact of a national ban on single-use plastic will be manageable

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Negotiations for an international plastics treaty ended in failure last month, setting the stage for a new round of talks. Nevertheless, local environmental groups argue that no deal is better than a bad one or a watered-down treaty.  An agreement could have nudged the Philippine government to finally enact a national ban on single-use plastic...