El Nido Community Beach Clean Ups
byGlobal Trash Moves with Currents Given the uptick in tourism El Nido’s tourism has been under the microscope on social media. The media coverage…
Global Trash Moves with Currents Given the uptick in tourism El Nido’s tourism has been under the microscope on social media. The media coverage…
Introduction: The challenges of the 21st century continue to surface as we learn more about the consequences of our consumptive behavior. Our dependence on…
Introduction In the northern tip of Palawan, approximately 30 kilometers from El Nido’s main town, lies the eco-resort Qi Palawan. The passion project of…
Whether it’s beach clean-ups, rallying support for single plastic bans, setting up mooring buoys, organizing cat and dog sterilization programs, creating farm-to-table options for…
Introduction to ESTEL 2017 The focus of ESTEL is to be a voice for Eco-Sustainable Tourism in El Nido (E.S.T.EL) for smaller businesses but…
Under the surface – impacts of tourism With the rapid growth of tourism in Palawan, it is not only the beachfronts and roadsides that…
In researching this issue’s theme of waste management and carrying capacity I was regularly reminded that El Nido’s problems are not unique. The connection…
Private sector involvement While the responsibility to implement the public waste management system falls squarely on the LGU as mandated in RA 9003 and…
Global Situation Currently, the global waste production is 3.6 million metric tons per day with each person producing an average of 0.64 kg per…
Introduction: An opinion on Water Humans act to pain and pleasure, Filipinos in particular are reactive to pain rather than preventive. A shift from…