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PBEST Statement in Celebration of World Wetlands Day

February 6, 2026

The Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship (PBEST) joins the global community in marking World Wetlands Day and recognizing the essential role wetlands play in protecting biodiversity, supporting livelihoods, and strengthening the climate resilience of the Philippines. Wetlands are vital natural infrastructure that reduce flooding, recharge freshwater supplies, and help secure food and water systems. PBEST […]

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Allies for the Ocean: Partnerships Grounded in Rules-Based Governance

February 2, 2026

Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship (PBEST) welcomes the recent Pulse Asia survey reflecting strong public trust in key international partners—with 82% confidence in the United States, 64% in Japan, and 58% in Canada—to advance Philippine interests, including in the West Philippine Sea. This trust signals recognition that effective marine stewardship requires international cooperation rooted in […]

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Celebrating 25 Years of RA 9003 : PBEST Joins Government for a Greener Future

January 30, 2026

As the Philippines marks the 25th anniversary of Republic Act No. 9003, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, the Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship (PBEST) joins communities and stakeholders across the country in honoring this landmark law that continues to guide the nation’s journey toward cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable communities. For PBEST, RA 9003 […]

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Enforcing the Clean Water Act Through Practical, Whole-of-Society Solutions

January 30, 2026

Environmental degradation is already harming public health, livelihoods, and the country’s long-term resilience, such as polluted rivers, coastal waters, and drainage systems worsen flooding, threaten food security, and expose communities to serious health risks. As environmental stewards, PBEST underscores that one of the most urgent and persistent drivers of environmental degradation today is water pollution […]

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Beyond Survival Mode: Making Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience a National Standard

January 16, 2026

Extreme weather and recurring calamities continue to disrupt lives, livelihoods, and local economies—yet public urgency remains uneven. A recent Pulse Asia survey shows that only 8% of respondents identified responding to the needs of areas affected by calamities as an urgent national concern. This signals a critical gap that leaders must address: as climate risks […]

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PBEST Statement on Public Accountability and Inclusive Sustainable Development

January 15, 2026

Recent Pulse Asia survey findings highlight the strong emphasis Filipinos place on governance, integrity, and public accountability as foundations of national progress. The survey shows that 48 percent of Filipinos consider the fight against graft and corruption as one of the country’s most urgent national concerns, reflecting a collective aspiration for systems that are fair, […]

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Pro-active investments for climate resilient and sustainable communities

November 24, 2020

Just recently, the country was deluged with consecutive typhoons that caused extensive damages to homes and livelihood of Filipinos already struggling with the ongoing pandemic. Agricultural losses and infrastructure damages are estimated to cut P90 billion worth of growth, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). While the Philippines is hit by an […]

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Mining Industry creates employment

November 7, 2020

An Effective and Efficient Response to the People’s Call. A sustainable long-term recovery from this pandemic will require solidarity in responses coming from not only the government agencies, but also the private sector that has the strengths, resources, expertise, and capabilities to accelerate progress. Figures from the recent Pulse Asia survey show that majority of […]

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Navigating towards a sustainable path

May 1, 2020

PBEST calls out the need to foster a partnership among all sectors to be able to craft and implement a holistic, environmentally, science-based and forward-looking measures in addressing the impact of this global health and economic crisis.

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An exceptional fusion of cross sector cooperation

April 15, 2020

When this pandemic has passed, we hope that the bayanihan spirit and collaborative partnerships will never fade. In a post-COVID19 society, all sectors must work with the same vigor for the environment. Collectively, we can be responsible stewards of the environment. Through bayanihan, we can “build back better” and make our country stronger, sustainable and more resilient.

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