Lighting the Way: Renewable Energy in Eastern Visayas
by Sophia Kaye Fernandez Editor’s Note: Sophia is currently a Communications Officer for Media and Events at the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities, stationed at the organization’s Eastern Visayas office. We are usually taught to be afraid of the dark. But for me, it was something I grew up expecting. Blackouts were a constant during my childhood, like an unwanted but inevitable guest. The glow of the kerosene lamps illuminated some holidays, and our shadows entertained us when the world seemingly paused and was eerily silent. There were no LED string lights, loud singing from [...]
Where Are We Now?: 10 Years After Yolanda
At the time, I was at the college level; now, I witnessed the youth presenting their ideas and projects, and questions and discussions from their fellow youth. The contentment I felt was unimaginable; the knowledge of these youngsters was quite astounding, and I believe they deserve to be heard. It is natural to adapt and evolve; now, our evolution must come through the development of technology and products. Theses and school projects should not only focus on technology; we must also consider the environmental impacts of their projects.
Mga Kwento ng Pagbangon: 10 Taon Mula Yolanda
In November 2013, the Philippines faced unprecedented losses and damages brought by Super Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan), the strongest typhoon ever recorded in Philippine history. This catastrophic event resulted in more than 6,000 casualties and over PHP 95 billion worth of damages, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) A decade later, we proudly present “Kwento ng Pagbangon: 10 Taon Mula Yolanda (Stories of Resilience: 10 Years after Yolanda),” a documentary series that features stories of courage, resilience, and hope from residents, experts and communities in Eastern Visayas. The series is composed of [...]
Tacloban steers local climate solutions 9 years after Haiyan
TACLOBAN CITY, 11 November 2022 – Taclobanons continue to power their communities with portable solar energy systems, strengthening their climate and disaster resilience nine years after Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) hit the city. Barangay officials and electricians, government trainers, and humanitarian workers assembled seven portable solar-powered devices or TekPaks as part of the three-day Solar Scholars training carried out by Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) RE-Charge Pilipinas and the Philippine Red Cross Leyte chapter at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Region 8 training center from November 8 to 10. Photo (c) Ira Guerrero/ICSC [...]