Blog - Balitang-Mindanao

September 6, 2024

How to practice sustainable living in the Philippines

There’s sustainable tourism, food packaging, clothing, and now, sustainable living. But what is sustainability and how do you get started? Sustainability is defined as “meeting the needs of the...

September 2, 2024

What you need to know about nonrenewable energy

To renew means to begin again or to replace something old with a newer version. We renew contracts, leases, and licenses all the time. But the energy that we...

September 2, 2024

How is renewable energy good for the environment?

The environment is in crisis and the country is pivoting to supplementing and eventually replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy. But how is renewable energy actually beneficial for the...

August 30, 2024

Are renewable energy sources cheaper?

If you are considering switching to renewable energy sources but you’re worried about the cost, here’s a breakdown. The cost of energy from fossil fuels Traditionally, energy from fossil...

August 28, 2024

Davao engineering student gets asteroid named after her

What a day! On International Asteroid Day last June 30, Nadine Antonette Obafial, a robotics engineering student from Ateneo de Davao University, had an asteroid named after her as...

August 28, 2024

How to build a garden that will save the world

If you enjoy growing things, it’s time you turn your hobby into a super power. Gardening is therapeutic. But did you know that it can also help protect the...

August 28, 2024

How To Operate A Hybrid Car Efficiently

Owning a hybrid car is a concrete step towards a more sustainable way of living. While hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) still use gasoline engines, they are also armed with...

August 12, 2024

PHEVs: Better Than Hybrid Cars?

The automobile market is no longer monopolized by gasoline-engine cars. Now that industries and nations are consciously cutting down on their carbon emissions, eco-friendlier options have become increasingly available...

August 9, 2024

Is Water A Good Source Of Power?

As the country continues to explore renewable sources of energy, it’s a no-brainer to explore a resource that surrounds our archipelago: water. Mindanao already boasts of two hydrogen power...

August 9, 2024

Appliances That Use The Most Electricity (And How To Use Them Efficiently)

After experiencing several power outages this year, many Mindanaoans have become more conscious of energy conservation. The demand for energy has significantly increased in Mindanao in recent years and...