Philippines

Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS): Measures Towards Effective Municipal Waste Management in Batad, Iloilo, Philippines

Hene L. Hapinat, Eva S. Montero, Mitzi S. Peñaflorida
ABSTRACT Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS) is the process of gathering information on the quantity and composition of solid wastes generated from various sources in the Municipality of Batad, Iloilo, Philippines. This is part of the bigger process of the Municipal Solid Waste...
Country: Philippines Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
31,698
1151

Nci-Srd as A Continuing Strategy for Complementation in Rural Development in the Philippines

Ruel C. Limbo
ABSTRACT The National Convergence Initiative for Sustainable Rural Development (NCI-SRD) is a platform for complementation in sustainable rural development by the rural development agencies in the Philippines, in partnership with the  local government units (LGUs).   The ridge to reef approach was...
Country: Philippines Topic: Rural development
1,052
94

Project Sarai Technologies for Climate-Smart Agricultural in the Philippines

Artemio M. Salazar, Bryan Paul L. Altoveros, Concepcion L. Khan, Decibel F. Eslava, Edna A. Aguilar, Felino P. Lansigan, Janah P. Monsanto, Jo-Ann P. Abrencillo, Maria Victoria O. Espaldon, Melvin D. Ebuenga, Moises A. Dorado, Nelio C. Altoveros, Ranzivelle Marianne L. Roxas-Villanueva, Rendendo F. Mata, Roger A. Luyun Jr, Rona F. Barbarona, Victorino A. Bato
ABSTRACT The Philippines, being located in the Asian region that is frequently visited by typhoons, is considered to be one of the most vulnerable countries to hazards brought about by bad weather conditions. With an increasing frequency of stronger typhoons coupled with severe flooding during...
Country: Philippines Topic: Smart agriculture
6,279
431

Remote Sensing, UAV and Spectroscopy: A Game Changer in Philippine Agriculture

Ronaldo T. Alberto
ABSTRACT With the availability of various satellite data sources such as Landsat and Sentinel images, use of spectral data and its application in agriculture are currently being tried and tested in the Philippines. These moderate to high resolution satellite imageries provide spectral variability...
Country: Philippines Topic: Smart agriculture
2,436
320

The Kalahan Educational Foundation: on the Ground Initiative for Forest Conservation and Culture Preservation

Catherine C. de Luna, Josephine E. Garcia, Juan M. Pulhin
ABSTRACT The forest conservation including biodiversity and culture preservation among the Ikalahans of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines has been documented to be successful. Facilitating factors for its successful implementation include recognition of rights within the ancestral domain through...
Country: Philippines Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
9,540
270

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