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28/12/2022

CONGRATULATIONS! 🌿🏆

Environmental advocates Vertudez "Daisy" Macapanpan, Dr. Kelvin Rodolfo, and Daniel Jason Maches are the individual awardees at the 7th Gawad Bayani ng Kalikasan held virtually on Wednesday, December 28.

The organizational awardees are TUMANDOK Indigenous Peasants in Defense of Land and Life, Masungi Georeserve, and Samahan ng mga Mangingisda at Mamamayan sa Latian ng Bulakan.

Chad Errol Booc is the most distinguished awardee (posthumous). Booc's eldest sister Jennah received the award on his behalf.

The Gawad Bayani ng Kalikasan is "an awards event and lecture series honoring Filipinos who have defended the environment and people's rights."

📸 Screengrabs from the 7th Gawad Bayani ng Kalikasan on Zoom

07/12/2022

LOOK: The first ever board members of the Plastic Research Network (PlaReNet) took their oath during the PlaReNet Conference 2022 on Wednesday, December 7, with microbial oceanographer Dr. Deo Florence Onda as chairperson.

Onda is known for being the first Filipino to descend the Emden Deep in the Philippine Trench.

PlaReNet is a network of researchers, scientists, industry players, practitioners, academics, decision-makers, and advocates in the Philippines adressing plastics pollution in the country with science-based solutions "from the ridges to the reefs."

13/11/2022

HISTORY LESSON!! 🤓 ON APRIL 6, 2020

The peoples’ barricade in Nueva Vizcaya resisted the entry of a diesel tanker to enter the premises of the Didipio mine of Oceana Gold Philippines, Inc. (OGPI) when their mining contract expired.

The barricade, which included indigenous community leaders, environmental activists and local groups, was violently dispersed by more than a hundred personnel of the Philippine National Police to es**rt the diesel tanker’s illegal entrance in the mine.

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12/11/2022

Check out these fun facts about Sierra Madre!

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08/11/2022

PROJECT NOAH Series: What Project NOAH means for the future of disaster response and management 🌤

It is very important for the average Filipino to be aware of the natural hazards in their locality. To do this, one would need a highly adaptive system that updates accurate data regularly on a platform that can be reached by thousands, such as Project NOAH.

UP NOAH is testament to the capabilities and desire of Filipino scientists to serve their nation. Efficient disaster risk preparedness is something that the Philippines is still developing on the ground level.

It is through efforts like UP NOAH which will allow those at grassroots level to access pertinent information and be better prepared for natural hazards.

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07/11/2022

PROJECT NOAH 🖥

Climate change has increased the severity of natural disasters that occur. These factors and more have led to the Philippines being ranked first in the 2022 World Risk Index being measured in terms of natural vulnerability and susceptibility and status of disaster response and preparation.

While it may be the government and local response units’ responsibility to ensure timely information dissemination, safety, and proper distribution of relief supplies, it is also equally important for the average Filipino to be aware of the natural hazards in their locality.

To do this, one would need a highly adaptive system that updates accurate data regularly on a platform that can be reached by thousands.

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Project NOAH – Disaster Risk Management and Response for the People

06/11/2022

Quiz Time! 🧐

In the story of Noah’s Ark, how long did the flood last?
A. 7 days
B. 10 days
C. 25 days
D. 40 days

Post your answer in the comments!

05/11/2022

PROJECT NOAH Series: How to access Project NOAH👩‍💻

The main objective of UP NOAH is to increase local awareness of natural disasters as this is important in instilling a culture of preparedness which is vital in reducing damage from calamities.

As the information it provides is available to all, UP NOAH ideally allows local community leaders to not only be aware of the general dangers a calamity brings, but also zero in on hazards specific to their area as to allow them to form concrete plans of action for their constituents. Project NOAH can be accessed at https://noah.up.edu.ph

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05/11/2022

LOOK: Bikers participated at the Bike for Clean Energy Event on Saturday morning, November 5, at the Quezon City Memorial Circle. Some of the bikers went off to a long ride to Morong, Bataan.

Organizers Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment, AGHAM Advocates of Science and Technology for the People, and Network Opposed to BNPP Revival call for a just transition towards democratic and clean energy, and for the opposition to the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant revival ahead of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference or starting tomorrow, November 6.

04/11/2022

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04/11/2022

PROJECT NOAH Series: The importance of Project NOAH in the Philippines 🇵🇭

The Philippines’ geographical location, while noted for its important economic value and natural splendor, also holds a reputation for being among the most disaster-prone areas in the world.

The country experiences frequent seismic activity as it is situated on the fringes of the Pacific Ring of Fire and is also exposed to several typhoons a year and severe rainfall, the outcomes of which include heavy flooding and landslides.

While it may be the government and local response units’ responsibility to ensure timely information dissemination, safety, and proper distribution of relief supplies, it is also equally important for the average Filipino to be aware of the natural hazards in their locality. To do this, one would need a highly adaptive system that updates accurate data regularly on a platform that can be reached by thousands.

Enter Project NOAH.

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Project NOAH – Disaster Risk Management and Response for the People

03/11/2022

Project NOAH Series - What is Project NOAH? 🤔

UP NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards), previously known as Project NOAH, was the brainchild of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Formed in 2012, it was created as a response to the call of the administration of the late Pres. Benigno Aquino III for the need to formulate an accurate and highly responsive disaster prevention and mitigation system that provides up-to-date information on high-risk areas throughout the country.

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02/11/2022

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31/10/2022

MEDICAL MA*****NA 101: SHOULD IT BE LEGALIZED?

Ma*****na, an herbal drug derived from the plant Cannabis sativa, is widely known for its pain-relieving effect and has been used for treating different conditions, including severe childhood epilepsy.

Many studies prove that cannabis has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. In a series of clinical tests, cannabis has shown to provide benefits for pain reduction, better sleep, and improved function, even in patients with symptoms refractory to standard therapies.

Regardless of the benefits of the herb to the medical field and the economic sector, governments are still asked to practice caution if they plan to legalize the use of ma*****na since addiction or abuse of the drug leading to mental or psychological dysfunction is inevitable if the law lacks necessary safeguards.

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Medical Ma*****na 101: Should it be legalized?

30/10/2022

WHY MOTHERS ARE FIGHTING TO LEGALIZE MEDICAL MA*****NA IN THE PHILIPPINES

In a series of clinical tests, cannabis has shown to provide benefits for pain reduction, better sleep, and improved function.

Sharon, a single mother, mentioned that allowing them to access medical cannabis might ease the conditions of her child, Angelo, who is suffering from severe epilepsy and cerebral palsy.

“I’ve accepted that in my son’s case, he will never really get better. But I wish that his quality of life could be preserved, or that he could live for one year where he doesn’t have a seizure. Or that we wouldn’t be so dependent on his medicine… because it is so expensive,” she said in an interview with VICE.

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Reference:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/j5zwkk/moms-medical-ma*****na-legalization-philippines

Modesto-Lowe,V., Bojka,R., Alvarado,C. Cannabis for peripheral neuropathy: The good, the bad, and the unknown. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 2018.

29/10/2022

MEDICAL MA*****NA 101: U.S. FDA-approved medications on the market today 💊

The relieving effect of CBD helps subside insomnia, anxiety, spasticity, and pain caused by epileptic seizures. Currently, Epidiolex® is one of the US FDA-approved CBD-based medications available on the market.

THC is proven to have medicinal advantages for treating nausea in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and stimulating appetite in AIDS patients with wasting syndrome. Dronabinol (Marinol®) and nabilone (Cesamet®) are two US FDA-approved THC-based medications that are on the market today.

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28/10/2022

MEDICAL MA*****NA 101: What’s the difference between CBD and THC? 🧐

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) causes the “high” that people get when consuming recreational ma*****na and is notorious for its psychoactive effects on the brain.

However, THC is proven to have medicinal advantages for treating nausea in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and stimulating appetite in AIDS patients with wasting syndrome.

Cannabidiol (CBD), on the other hand, is the less intoxicating component of Cannabis.

CBD is commonly prescribed as medication to patients with severe childhood epilepsy, Dravet syndrome, and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

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27/10/2022

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MA*****NA AND H**P? 🤔

The Cannabis plant is classified either as “ma*****na” or “hemp”. Ma*****na contains greater than 0.3 percent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) by dry weight.

THC causes the “high” that people get when consuming recreational ma*****na and is notorious for its psychoactive effects on the brain.

H**p, which contains < 0.3% THC, is typically used as an ingredient in food, personal care products, and clothing.

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Medical Ma*****na 101: Should it be legalized?

26/10/2022

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24/10/2022

ANSWERING YOUR KOMBUCHA QUESTIONS! 🍹

Kombucha became the “fastest growing functional beverage category” in recent years, as it penetrated a global market captivated with “healthier options”.

But wait, what is kombucha and how is it made? Is it really a healthy drink option? Are there any risks in drinking kombucha? Is it an alcoholic drink?

Read our full article on kombucha written by Trizia Medina and find out the answer to all of these questions!

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23/10/2022

WHERE TO GET KOMBUCHA? 🧐🍹

In the Philippines, a wide array is available in physical and online stores. A 350mL bottle of flavored kombucha may cost around Php180 to Php200. Some stores where you can buy kombucha include Happi Lab, Kombucha Klub, Figgs Kombucha, Boochamama Craft Kombucha, and Good Fizz Kombucha. Teazen – which grew after BTS’ Jungkook was seen drinking their product – costs Php595 for a pack of ten sachets in BeautyMnl.

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22/10/2022

KOMBUCHA AS A HEALTH DRINK? 🤔🍃

In recent years, kombucha has become the “fastest growing functional beverage category” as it further penetrates a global market captivated with “healthier options”.

Let’s talk about the potential health benefits and risks of drinking kombucha!

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References:

Kapp, J., Sumner, W. Kombucha: a systematic review of the empirical evidence of human health benefit. Annals of Epidemiology. 2018.

M.I. Watawana, N. Jayawardena, C.B.Gunawardhana, V.Y. Waisundara, Health, wellness, and safety aspects of the consumption of kombucha J Chem, 2015

21/10/2022

WHAT IS KOMBUCHA? 😯🍹

Kombucha has recently been gaining popularity as a wellness drink.

The sweet – and often, slightly acidic – drink is a combination of tea (e.g., green, black, or oolong), sugar, and Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast (SCOBY).

In its fermentation process, the SCOBY breaks down the sugar into alcohol, organic acids, and friendly probiotic bacteria – yes, similar to the ones found in your Yakult and yogurt. Eventually, it also becomes carbonated, giving it a soda-like fizziness.

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20/10/2022

PFAS CHEMICALS FOREVER NO MORE? 😮

A study has found a cost effective way to degrade perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids or PFCAs - a group of PFAS.

This study is a big step towards solving the PFAS problem, but scientists still need to figure out how to scale this discovery to degrade large amounts of PFAS in the environment.

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Forever Chemicals—explained

19/10/2022

LOOK: An overview of the flood impact maps from Typhoon was generated by the Disaster Risk Reduction team of the Philippine Space Agency.

The images were captured by the Sentinel satellite around Friday, October 14, 6 AM.

The Disaster Risk Reduction team of the Philippine Space Agency and the DOST Advanced Science and Technology Institute generated flood impact maps from the recent onslaught of Typhoon in Regions I, II, III, CAR, IV-A, and IV-B. These were captured by the Sentinel satellite around 6:00 AM on 14 October 2022.

Please be advised that the accuracy of the flood maps are still subject to the validation and interpretation of remote sensing experts.

This image shows an overview of the generated flood impact maps. You may access the zoomed-in versions of these maps well as the KML and shape files in this folder: https://philsagov.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/DRRM/EkKKZDs0YtdGmHHvkBD2XT0BF369nevu4FpkygiDr5yKLA?e=X9FdMUC

You may also visit the DATOS Project page for more updates.

19/10/2022

ARE PFAS HARMFUL TO HUMANS? 🧐

PFAS are chemical compounds that are found in non-stick cookware, water resistant clothing, fast food packaging, and other everyday products.

Studies have shown that exposure to high levels of PFAS may be harmful to human health. Scientists have barely scratched the surface in terms of the health effects of these compounds because there are thousands of PFAS with varying toxicity levels and effects to humans. But here is what we currently know based on scientific studies.

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Reference: https://www.epa.gov/pfas/our-current-understanding-human-health-and-environmental-risks-pfas

18/10/2022

WHAT ARE PFAS AND ARE THEY HARMFUL TO HUMANS? 🧐

PFAS or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances have been shown to be harmful to human health, causing increased risk to cancer, fertility issues, and other diseases.

PFAS are a group of chemicals that are remarkably good in repelling both water and oil, making them desirable for use in several products such as non-stick Teflon pans, and other water and oil repellant products.

Read our article below and find out what products you use everyday contain PFAS and why these compounds are bad for you!

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Forever Chemicals—explained

17/10/2022

PFAS are present everywhere

These forever chemicals are present everywhere —including food and water that we consume and products that we encounter everyday.

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Reference: https://www.epa.gov/pfas/our-current-understanding-human-health-and-environmental-risks-pfas

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16/10/2022

PFAS (Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances) are very stable compounds that are NOT broken apart by natural process such as reactions with water or bacterial enzymes. These compounds consist of long carbon chains with fluorine atoms—and the bond between the carbon and fluorine is so strong that it remains intact FOR YEARS, hence the term “forever chemicals”.

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