Dreaming big amidst disaster: a student’s story of resilience

Several months after the onslaught of Typhoon Egay (Doksuri) which lashed North Luzon, including the Cordilleras, on July 25 to 27, 2023, the effects linger on. For 21-year old Syrelle Tumpap, whose family were among the thousands of households in the region affected due to floodings and landslides, the sting of the nightmare may stay continue reading : Dreaming big amidst disaster: a student’s story of resilience

Upcycling their way to sustainability: RRP-CCAM-DRR expands Rag-Making Livelihood in Besao

Environment protection, indigenous knowledge and skills promotion, community-engaged innovation,  and proper resource management−  These advocacy/practices were furthered through the implementation of Risk Resiliency Program- Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Disaster Risk Reduction (RRP-CCAM-DRR) which lead to sustenance of the weaving livelihood for the Program beneficiaries in the Municipality of Besao, Mountain Province. The Department of Social continue reading : Upcycling their way to sustainability: RRP-CCAM-DRR expands Rag-Making Livelihood in Besao

Cultivating greens, developing innovative communities towards food sufficient and resilient Apayao

Home to Isnag indigenous peoples and other indigenous communities, the Province of Apayao is also dubbed as “The Last Nature Frontier” for its rich and diverse biodiversity. Each of its seven (7) municipalities has its distinct characteristics; Calanasan is dubbed as the “Home of the Giants” while Conner is known as the “Fruit Basket of continue reading : Cultivating greens, developing innovative communities towards food sufficient and resilient Apayao