Learning Institute for the Environment (LIFE) Archives

Peatland under pressure: The future of carbon storage in Leyte Sab-a Basin Peatland, Philippines

Pearl Aphrodite Bobon-Carnice

July 20, 2025

Estima-se que a turfeira da Bacia de Leyte Sab-a (LSBP), nas Filipinas, armazene enormes quantidades de estoques de carbono que podem influenciar a representação global do carbono da turfa tropical. continue reading : Peatland under pressure: The future of carbon storage in Leyte Sab-a Basin Peatland, Philippines

Savor the Flavor, Save the Planet: Climate Sensitivity Information on Menus

Niñoval F. Pacaol

July 14, 2025

Assessment of Factors of Mangrove Extent Growth in Eastern Leyte, Philippines

Jayson M. Victoriano, Sarah Jane Cabral

June 16, 2025

Recent satellite imagery analysis in the Eastern Leyte province indicates significant growth in mangrove forests following the destruction of approximately 86% of these forests during Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in 2013. continue reading : Assessment of Factors of Mangrove Extent Growth in Eastern Leyte, Philippines

Genetically engineering endangered animal species: a one health emergency application

Niñoval F Pacaol, James Ian M Marbibi, Ren Lester M Pantin, Jave Frances Q Llanas, Paz Veronica E Almenario, Joanna Antonnette L Relevo, Hanna Denise C Palomar, Cueshe Alyannah E Adona, Patrick Julius N Abarca, Aeon Christinanne P Caceres, Carl Jester Virgil D Homeres, Kira S Ronda, Gwyneth M Taño, Beah A Tagnipes

July 30, 2024

Effects of Biochar Amendment on CO2 Evolution in Four Ecotypes of Leyte Sab-A Basin Peatland, Philippines

Pearl Aphrodite Bobon-Carnice, Grechelle N. Socias, Mary Yolle S. Corcilles, Trisha Keith B. Abaño, and Uzzel Maureen H. Espanta

January 31, 2025

Atmospheric carbon cycle criticisms are significant liabilities in existing predictions of future climate. Carbon dioxide (CO2) discharges caused by climate warming through dense peat stores will frame a stable positive continue reading : Effects of Biochar Amendment on CO2 Evolution in Four Ecotypes of Leyte Sab-A Basin Peatland, Philippines

Public health vis-à-vis natural hazards: issues beyond the present

Sherwyn Franz B Tan, Althea Mae S Galangue, Keith Joel N Gerilla, Isabella Francheska T Riños, Hannah Leigh P Beringuel, Bianca Grace R Zata, Derick P Ecito, Brix Wilson M Tenedero, Paul Zhander M Erinco, Niñoval F Pacaol

December 2024

Based on a recent correspondence of the journal, Maboloc claims that public health concerns are not just the physical but also the ‘total well-being of persons’.1 This holds true with the continue reading : Public health vis-à-vis natural hazards: issues beyond the present

Reading Jose Rizal’s Waterworks in Dapitan as Alternative Technology to Water Crisis Mitigation

Rodel B. Ponferrada

2024

Water crisis is a growing problem that confronts the modern society. As water is an indispensable need of man, something must be done to mitigate if not eradicate this impasse. continue reading : Reading Jose Rizal’s Waterworks in Dapitan as Alternative Technology to Water Crisis Mitigation

Natural hazards and armed conflict: a disaster risk to Philippine public health

Niñoval F Pacaol

June 5, 2024

An international armed conflict (IAF) haunts the East and Southeast Asian regions due to territorial disputes. The issue shows no decline in the past two decades, despite the outward declarations continue reading : Natural hazards and armed conflict: a disaster risk to Philippine public health

Diversity and Aboveground Carbon Stocks of Trees and Understorey Plant Species in Matalom, Leyte, Philippines

Carollina S. Gumela Jay Ann G. Lantajo Pearl Aphrodite Bobon-Carnice

October 2023

The biggest threats to plant species degradation must be the cutting of trees, conversion into croplands, and natural circumstances. Degradation of land cover has negatively affected plant diversity before the continue reading : Diversity and Aboveground Carbon Stocks of Trees and Understorey Plant Species in Matalom, Leyte, Philippines

Species Diversity and Carbon Stock of Mangrove in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines

Ma. Melania Magalona, Darlene Joy Obias, Pearl Aphrodite Carnice

October 2023

Mangrove forests sequester substantial amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide, store carbon in their biomass, and have the highest carbon pool of any forest. The Philippines is one of the mangrove-rich continue reading : Species Diversity and Carbon Stock of Mangrove in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines

Carbon Storage of Leyte Sab-A Basin Peatland (LSBP), Philippines

Pearl Aphrodite Carnice, Jeffrey Chanton, Veronica Migo, Decible Faustino Eslava

September 2023

Leyte Sab-A Basin peatland (LSBP) is the second largest peatland in the Philippines and comprises 3,088 ha (31 km2). The study estimated the C storage and carbon sequestration capacity of continue reading : Carbon Storage of Leyte Sab-A Basin Peatland (LSBP), Philippines

Changes in Carbon and Nutrient Stocks of Secondary Forest Transformations Under Ultisol in Leyte Island, Philippines

Pearl Aphrodite B. Carnice

2021

Ultisols are old soils, inferior and acidic. However, tropical secondary forests (SF) under this soil are transformed into grasslands (GL) and forest plantations (FP) which could profoundly affect the carbon continue reading : Changes in Carbon and Nutrient Stocks of Secondary Forest Transformations Under Ultisol in Leyte Island, Philippines

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