“I have already accepted the fact that I will never receive any cash assistance like the SAP from the government anymore, but thanks God, ECOWEB made a way.” said Evangeline…

Continue ReadingECOWEB, NAPC facilitate 3,435 recipients of social amelioration’s cash assistance

ECOWEB, NAPC facilitate 3,435 recipients of social amelioration’s cash assistance

Seven (7) provinces in Oriental Mindoro were heavily affected by typhoon Quinta (Molave) and super typhoon Rolly (Goni) with 9 deaths but still counting. The affected population is approximately 209,457…

Continue ReadingMangyan tribe in Oriental Mindoro affected by #RollyPH calls for food, shelter assistance

Mangyan tribe in Oriental Mindoro affected by #RollyPH calls for food, shelter assistance

Thousands of Abaca farmers affected Tens of thousands of small farmers in the Philippines producing abaca natural fiber used in the production of teabags and surgical masks used in fighting…

Continue ReadingThousands of farmers producing Abaca natural fiber for teabags, surgical masks devastated by Typhoon Goni

Thousands of farmers producing Abaca natural fiber for teabags, surgical masks devastated by Typhoon Goni

The pandemic has brought people to hoard food causing long queues in grocery stores and caused some people to put themselves to risk to compete for food availability. Local businesses…

Continue ReadingFood security in times of crisis: Importance of backyard gardening to households

Food security in times of crisis: Importance of backyard gardening to households

ECOWEB has been passionate in contributing to strengthening local capacities with the community’s strategies in terms of disaster risk reduction. The survivor and community-led response (sclr) approach sees the importance…

Continue ReadingCommunity volunteers in Lanao del Norte elevate community-led actions in the context of disaster reduction, management

Community volunteers in Lanao del Norte elevate community-led actions in the context of disaster reduction, management

“I read some provisions and discuss it with friends.” Above is the self-description of 36.07% of peace advocates, humanitarian responders and community leaders working in the 5 provinces covered by…

Continue ReadingPEACE ADVOCATES AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WORKING IN THE BARMM NEED MORE STUDY OF THE BOL

PEACE ADVOCATES AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WORKING IN THE BARMM NEED MORE STUDY OF THE BOL

Lack of access to clean and potable water affects the condition of people not just in their everyday need but also with their sanitation. Water, as vital to human survival,…

Continue ReadingWater security towards protecting health, preventing coronavirus transmission

Water security towards protecting health, preventing coronavirus transmission

Every day, around the globe, everyone is mandated to wear a face mask which has led to an immense demand of surgical face mask production. The United Nations Conference on…

Continue ReadingSafeguarding livelihood and environment: How do locally-made face masks protect the environment?

Safeguarding livelihood and environment: How do locally-made face masks protect the environment?

As the country continues to face the risks and challenges brought by COVID-19 and other hazards, ECOWEB is observing the National Disaster Resilience Month in solidarity with all the affected…

Continue ReadingECOWEB JOINS WITH THE WHOLE NATION IN THE OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DISASTER RESILIENCE MONTH OF JULY

ECOWEB JOINS WITH THE WHOLE NATION IN THE OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DISASTER RESILIENCE MONTH OF JULY