Mining is a recognized industry in the Philippines engaged in the extraction of our natural resources, which, if done properly, has a vast potential in contributing to the country’s economic development. In pursuing the advocacies of Stratbase-ADRi and Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship (PBEST), the mandate of Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology […]
Read moreThe Stratbase ADRi, in partnership with Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship (PBEST), dedicated a roundtable discussion last Sept. 15 on the environmental agenda of the new administration held in Microtel Technohub, Diliman, Quezon City. The discussion aimed to understand the next steps and plans for the environment of the Duterte Administration through the insights of […]
Read moreThe complexities of the West Philippine Sea and South China Sea disputes encompass not only the legal and geopolitical challenges faced by the Philippines and China, but also they extend to the environmental damage wrought by destructive fishing and construction practices in the contested areas. Yet, despite the importance of the preserving the health of […]
Read moreYesterday, 19 August 2015, Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship PBEST was invited by Greenpeace Southeast Asia – Philippines and the Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration (ETC Group) to a Round Table Discussion (RTD) entitled “Laudato Si and the Philippine Movement to Protect Mother Earth and Secure the Future of Our Food” at in […]
Read moreLast July 22-24, 2015 Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship PBEST, along with its partnres from Polytechnic University of the Philippines, De La Salle Universty-Jesse Robredo Institute of Governance, and Foundation for Economic Freedom held its Mine Investigative Tours: Philex Padcal Mining Project in Benguet. Padcal mine, which Philex Mining Corp. has been operating since 1958, […]
Read moreA multi-sectoral group has proposed to the next administration the need for a new environmental agenda and nationwide cooperation to properly manage the country’s dwindling natural resources for the sustainable economic benefit of the people. Carlos Primo “CP” David, Stratbase ADRi trustee and PBEST convenor, said that there are several issues and legal loopholes that […]
Read moreHappy Earth Day 2-0-1-5 ! This observance of support for the environment and environmental issues always falls officially on April 22. BUT, ever wondered how Earth Day started? It started way back in 1970 when a San Francisco activist, John McConnell, and a Wisconsin Senator, Gaylord Nelson, separately asked Americans to join in a grassroots […]
Read moreLast September 18, 2014 during the Mining Conference 2014, as sponsored by the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines at Sofitel Manila, Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship (PBEST) participated in its breakout session: “Building an Industrialized Economy/ Environmental Issues” which was led by Dr. CP David. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed today by Philex Mining […]
Read moreLast Friday, September 5, 2014, CitizenWatch held a post-SONA assessment roundtable discussion at UP-NCPAG, as sponsored by Mr. Prospero “Popoy” De Vera, the UP Vice-President for Public Affairs. Various economic, political and social issues were discussed, including the issues on the sectors of energy, and public utilities of the country. PBEST’s Secretary General, Atty. Ysan […]
Read morePhilippine Business for Environmental Stewardship (PBEST) participates in Stratbase Research Institute (SRI)’s Citizen Watch’s Round Table Discussion on a Political Reform Agenda for Good Governance held last July 22, 2014 at UP-Ayala Techno Hub
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