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Gaea Katreena Cabico has been a reporter for Philstar.com since 2017. She writes stories about climate change, environment, COVID-19 pandemic and human rights.

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DENR wants just compensation, protection for waste pickers

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - August 2, 2023 - 6:29pm

Environment Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga is pushing for the integration of informal waste workers into the formal system of solid waste management under the Extended Producer Responsibility law.

US concerned over Manila Bay reclamation projects tied to Chinese firm

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - August 2, 2023 - 4:08pm

Environmentalists, scientists, and fishers have long asked the government to halt these projects, citing concerns over the destruction of mangroves, wetlands and marine ecosystems, displacement of coastal communities,...

Senate condemns China's actions in West Philippine Sea

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - August 1, 2023 - 6:31pm

The resolution, which expresses the sentiment of the upper chamber but is non-binding, also urged the Philippine government “to take appropriate action in asserting and securing” the country’s...

Philippine gov't tags Teves, 12 others as terrorists

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - August 1, 2023 - 10:01am

The move allows the Anti-Money Laundering Council to investigate and freeze the financial assets and properties of Teves—who is believed to be overseas—and members of his alleged armed group.

EU commits to enhancing maritime security cooperation with Philippines

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - July 31, 2023 - 3:48pm

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed in a speech the European Union’s recognition that the landmark ruling invalidating Beijing’s expansive maritime claims in the South China...

'Egay' death toll rises to 25 as 300,000 people displaced

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - July 31, 2023 - 12:05pm

Twenty-three of the deaths are still being verified. The NDRRMC also said that at least 20 people remain missing and 52 others are injured.

16 dead, over 1 million affected due to 'Egay', 'habagat'

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - July 30, 2023 - 11:13am

Around 1,029,794 people from Luzon, Western Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region Soccsksargen, and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao were affected by the powerful cyclone and the enhanced southwest...

'Egay' exits PAR; Another cyclone seen to threaten Philippines

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - July 27, 2023 - 1:10pm

Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) left the Philippine area of responsibility Thursday morning after battering northern Luzon with strong winds and heavy rain.

Marcos urged: No need to amend fisheries code, focus on better implementation instead

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - July 26, 2023 - 4:36pm

Conservation group Oceana stressed that the 1998 Fisheries Code—as amended by Republic Act 10654 in 2015—does not need to be reviewed because it already provides a science-based, participatory, and...

'Egay' makes another landfall; 'violent' conditions expected in northern Luzon

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - July 26, 2023 - 12:03pm

Egay toppled trees, knocked out power poles and triggered floods as it battered northern Luzon.

Groups hit Marcos' 'lack of ambition' in clean energy transition

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - July 25, 2023 - 1:30pm

In a speech delivered before Congress Monday, Marcos said that renewable energy is “the way forward.”

Signal No. 4 up in northeastern part of Cagayan due to Super Typhoon Egay

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - July 25, 2023 - 12:04pm

Significant to severe threats to life and property are expected in areas under Wind Signal No. 4.

'Egay' intensifies into super typhoon

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - July 25, 2023 - 9:16am

Super Typhoon Egay is packing peak winds of 185 kph near the center and gusts of up to 230 kph.

Climate solutions, green issues take a backseat in Marcos' 2nd SONA

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - July 24, 2023 - 9:47pm

Marcos' second State of the Nation Address left green groups unsatisfied and seeking more concrete solutions.

Marcos vows release of pending emergency allowances, benefits for health workers

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - July 24, 2023 - 7:13pm

“In order to repay the sacrifices made by our health workers in private and public hospitals during the pandemic, their COVID-19 health emergency allowances and other pending benefits will be distributed to...

'More talk, little action': Green groups call for stronger environmental, climate action ahead of Marcos' 2nd SONA

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - July 24, 2023 - 2:49pm

Green groups remain unimpressed until Marcos turns his words on environmental protection and responses to climate change into actions.

More areas under wind signals as 'Egay' further intensifies

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - July 24, 2023 - 12:35pm

PAGASA said the country’s fifth cyclone may continue to intensify and reach super typhoon category by late Tuesday and early Wednesday.

Signal No. 1 up in parts of Luzon, Visayas due to 'Egay'

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - July 23, 2023 - 6:13pm

Areas under Signal No. 1 will experience strong winds or strong breeze to near gale strength that may result in minimal to minor impacts.

SWS: 45% of Filipino families consider themselves poor, fewer than in March

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - July 23, 2023 - 5:51pm

The poll conducted from June 28 to July 1 found 45% of Filipino families rating themselves as poor, lower than the 51%—or around 14 million households—recorded in March.

Groups worry about water quality as fishing resumes in Oriental Mindoro

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - July 23, 2023 - 2:36pm

A rapid assessment conducted by the Center for Energy, Ecology and Development on July 17 found that five of six marine protected areas in Pola and Pinamalayan failed the standards of the Department of Environment...

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