Francis Luis Torres University of the Philippines Cebu Book Chapter THE SEA AND ITS TRANSFORMATIONS IN CEBUANO LITERATURE

Noe John Joseph E. Sacramento College of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines Cebu Dhino B. Geges College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños Abstract The 2006 oil spill in Guimaras, Philippines, ravaged coastal communities, causing loss of fishing resources, and pollution of the coastal environment. This case study examines the community’s livelihood recovery efforts after the disaster. The “Build, Back, Better”...

Noe John Joseph E. Sacramento College of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines Cebu, Philippines Atty. Cyril Bryan D. Cuizon College of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines Cebu, Philippines Abstract The agricultural industry in the Philippines is an essential driver of the economy, faced with compelling issues surrounding governance in responding to the immediate needs and concerns of the sector. This study aims to examine...

Richie Eve G. Ragas Jhoanavi R. Mangubat Eufemio T. Rasco, Jr Abstract Weed management in the slope farms of a banana plantation poses a challenge because the banana canopy provides a condition that allows weeds to proliferate, protecting fragile soil from erosion. If left uncontrolled, it could impair banana production. Manual weed removal disrupts soil structure that not only stimulates dormant seed germination but also increases soil...

Isabella Pauline L. Quijano (1), Chito L. Patino (1), Mary Joyce L. Flores (1)(2) ABSTRACT Despite its biological significance, the role of forests in food security andsustainability is often overlooked. Forests are vital in providing ecosystem services and havecontributed directly and indirectly to the livelihoods of an estimated one billion people globally. Thecontinued degradation of forests prompts the need for timely and scientific...