Beneath the Smoke: How Public Transport Reliance on Fossil Fuels Harms the Philippines
If you’ve ever spent time in the bustling streets of Metro Manila or the busy roads of Cebu, you’ve likely encountered the fumes and noise of jeepneys, buses, and other fossil fuel-driven vehicles. These iconic forms of public transportation have been the lifeblood of the Philippines for decades, but their heavy reliance on fossil fuels […]
Jeepney Modernisation: Driving Towards a Sustainable Future for Philippine Public Transportation
In the Philippines, jeepneys are more than just a mode of transportation—they are a cultural icon. They’re colourful, often humorously decorated, and they’ve been part of Filipino life for generations. Millions of Filipinos hop on and off these vehicles daily, paying a small fare to get to work, school, and everywhere in between. But despite […]
Saving the Oceans through Impact Investing​
The Philippines is a country that is rich in biodiversity and natural resources. This island nation sits at the apex of the Coral Triangle–a marine area in the western Pacific Ocean known for its astounding number of corals, which nurture large populations of turtle and fish–and is thus considered the “center of the center†of […]