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SUSTAINARUMBLE!

SUSTAINARUMBLE! Team

Every headline in the Philippines has a sustainability story behind it. SUSTAINARUMBLE! connects the dots between today"s news and tomorrow"s consequences. Real stories, real stakes, real solutions for the informed Filipino citizen. Find all our social media pages and other content here: linktr.ee/sustainarumble Send us an email at hello@sustainarumble.org for inquiries or collaboration!

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00:41:42

Open for business... but short on supply?

SUSTAINARUMBLE! ·

2026/03/18

Despite being operational for three years, the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) has reached over 500 customers by the end of 2024. Mindanao gained access to the program in March of that year, following the historic interconnection of the national grid. The awareness gap is real. But awareness alone isn't the whole story.The deeper challenge, one that doesn't get discussed enough, is supply. Until energy storage solutions, particularly battery technology, are fully integrated into the

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00:36:41

The hidden cost of coal

SUSTAINARUMBLE! ·

2026/03/16

Coal still powers roughly 60% of the Philippines' electricity, and the cost isn't just on your bill. It's in the air, in community health, and in the growing exposure to climate-driven disruptions.In this episode, Pocholo Enriquez of Climate Reality Philippines walks us through what the data actually shows: what happens to businesses, families, and communities depending on which energy path the country takes, and why the tools to change course already exist.

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00:47:41

What most Filipino businesses are missing out on

SUSTAINARUMBLE! ·

2026/03/11

Is the opportunity still on the horizon, or is it already here?The Philippines has quietly become one of Southeast Asia's stronger environments for renewable energy adoption, with government-backed programs, financial incentives, and infrastructure developments designed to make the transition genuinely advantageous for businesses of any industry.And yet, a 2023 study by the Climate Reality Project Philippines reveals a striking disconnect: the majority of business owners across manufacturing,

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00:41:11

Sustainability is contagious! A Filipino furniture...

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2026/03/09

What does it look like when sustainability stops being a policy and starts being a way of life for an entire company?For Uratex, one of the Philippines' most established furniture manufacturers, the answer didn't begin with solar panels or kilowatt targets. It began with a belief: that a business which takes care of people and the planet is a better business, full stop.Joining us in this episode are Jomar Dalmacio and Lili Tumlod. They are two operational leaders who have been on the ground

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00:47:46

This banking company shows no signs of stopping.

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2026/03/04

They led a sustainable business in the Philippines before it even became a buzzword. Here they are, continuously setting an example.In this episode of the REalTalk Podcast, we explore how a corporation that leads by example in running a sustainable business recognizes the importance of going greener and supporting its constituents in doing the same.We're joined by three prolific individuals behind BPI's operations: Jo Ann Eala, Nathaniel Barretto, and Mark Dator. For centuries, BPI led the

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00:26:06

Is going 100% renewable practical? This company has...

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2026/03/02

What does it actually look like when a Filipino manufacturing company commits fully to renewable energy and succeeds? In this episode of the REalTalk Podcast, we go beyond the policy discussions and expert debates to bring you the on-the-ground reality of a business that made the switch and never looked back.Our guest is Miss Jhannice Fababaer, Plant Manager of W Hydrocolloids Inc., a food ingredient manufacturer with over 60 years of history, and an unsurprising forward-thinking approach to

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00:47:48

No fees, no drama. Just cleaner and cheaper power.

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2026/02/25

Did you know that as a business owner in the Philippines, you may already have the legal right to choose exactly where your electricity comes from, and pay significantly less for it?Most businesses don't. And that's exactly the problem this episode sets out to address.In Episode 2 of REalTalk, we delve into the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP), a government-backed initiative established under the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 that enables qualified entities to escape the traditional captive energy

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00:46:51

We did it before. Can we do it again?

SUSTAINARUMBLE! ·

2026/02/23

Did you know the Philippines once ran on over 50% renewable energy, and achieved it in just 5 years?In the 1970s, the country was almost entirely dependent on oil. Then the global oil shocks hit, and the Philippines was forced to rethink everything. What followed was one of the most remarkable energy transformations in the nation's history: a deliberate, disciplined shift toward indigenous and renewable sources that brought the country from near-total oil dependence to a majority renewable power

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00:43:15

The Reef That Everyone Thought Was Beyond Saving

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2026/01/28

In 1994, a seven-year-old witnessed something unforgettable: a coral reef blown to pieces by dynamite fishing. What looked like an underwater graveyard was actually the aftermath of a copper mine shutdown that left thousands jobless, desperate enough to use explosives to survive.Armed with a mask and snorkel, that child explored tide pools by torchlight. That single day became a lifelong calling.Now a marine conservationist, Nikki Lizares is restoring devastated reefs and working with the

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00:59:02

What The Forest Guardians Know That We Don't

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2026/01/21

Can the last 3% of the rainforest in the Philippines stand the test of time?While Subic Bay transforms into a modern economic hub, the Aeta people of Pastolan protect 12,000 hectares of ancestral forest with their lives.We sit down with the brains and hands behind a social enterprise that's building a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern society.Join us for another insightful discussion on what happens when we finally choose to listen to the oldest communities to safeguard our future.

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01:05:02

Can One Community Garden Change Everything?

SUSTAINARUMBLE! ·

2025/11/14

Can restoring a coastline also restore livelihoods, educate students, and protect communities all at once? Thessa Ramos proved it's possible by weaving solutions together instead of solving problems in isolation. In this episode, she shares how a mangrove nursery became a movement across 15 municipalities, why nature-based solutions need strategic thinking, and what it takes to build a truly regenerative Philippines from the ground up. Tune in as we explore the art of connecting the dots between

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01:42:00

What Communities Know About Climate That Scientists...

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2025/10/30

Climate data tells you where flooding happens, but it doesn't tell you how staff and workers help people and the environment adapt to risks. The people navigating these realities every day have already mapped the patterns, identified the vulnerabilities, and often designed their own solutions. In this second episode of the AlterCOP 30 Philippines miniseries, three catalysts reveal what happens when communities stop being consulted and start leading—turning lived experience into real plans and

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01:02:51

When Crisis Becomes Personal

SUSTAINARUMBLE! ·

2025/10/23

This is a pilot episode of the AlterCOP 30 Philippines' miniseries where we feature the stories of humans behind the program.When 26 million students lose school to typhoons and farmers earn a mere fraction from their produce, two young Filipinos decided they couldn't just watch anymore.One taught themselves to build education boxes for disaster-displaced kids. The other coded a platform from YouTube tutorials to fix a broken food system with nine layers of middlemen.They're proving you

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00:20:36

31: Making Metro Manila HEALTHIER and More SUSTAINABLE

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2022/05/31

Walkable cities. Comprehensive transport system. Dignified housing. Multi-purpose facilities. Less pollution. Iilan lang ‘yan sa mga aspeto na bumubuo sa isang sustainable and healthy city.Gayunpaman, paano natin makakamit ang mga ito para sa Metro Manila at pati na rin sa mga malalaking mga lungsod tulad ng Cebu at Davao? Find our social media pages, community group, and other content here: linktr.ee/sustainarumble

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00:15:34

30: Metro Manila: An UNLIVABLE Megacity?

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2022/05/24

With the continuous growth of all the big cities in Asia, it is no doubt that Metro Manila is considered in this discussion as being the only commercial hub in the Philippines. As this phenomenon continues to worsen, what now happens to Filipinos that kept on flocking to the Philippines’ capital region hoping for better opportunities for themselves and their families? Find our social media pages, community group, and other content here: linktr.ee/sustainarumble

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00:17:10

Climathon Special: Enabling the Filipino Youth to...

SUSTAINARUMBLE! ·

2022/04/19

Climathon is a nonprofit based in the UK whose goal is to localize climate solutions for specific climate action kahit saan man sa mundo. Chances are, you might have at least seen Climathon Philippines on your social media feed, or maybe went the extra mile by joining in one of their events before. Pero, alam mo ba paano sila nag-umpisa sa Pilipinas? Alamin dito kasama si Carla Mumar! —— Interesado ka bang dalhin ang Climathon sa iyong locality, free of charge? Message Scale here! You may also

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00:21:28

29: How to Save a Rich Filipino Heritage

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2022/04/05

Ang culture at heritage ay napakahalaga hindi lang sa pagrerepresenta ng ating napakayamang kasaysayan pero pati na rin sa paniniguro na naiintindihan natin ang ating kasarinlan upang makamit ang totoong progress. If we keep destroying historic buildings and natural environments, when will we finally stop and realize their importance to the sustainability of our nation? Kapag lahat ay giniba na? How can we then save a dwindling Filipino heritage? Community: The Pit by SUSTAINARUMBLE! Facebook:

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00:20:08

28: The Waning Filipino Heritage

SUSTAINARUMBLE! ·

2022/03/22

Napakabilis ng paglago ng ekonomiya sa panahon ngayon, lalung-lalo na dahil sa teknolohiya na nagpapadali at nagpapaganda ng buhay para sa lahat. However, the very things that made modernization abundant are also the same reasons why we are slowly neglecting the very foundation of our souls — our culture and heritage. Nagmistulan nang lifeless ang mga lungsod at malimit nang makilala ang ating kasarinlan sa mga nagsisilakihang mga gusali. Community: The Pit by SUSTAINARUMBLE! Facebook:

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00:14:51

27: The Philippines' Green Power Potential, REVEALED

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2022/02/15

Because of the Republic Act of 2008, Filipinos have the capability to make the choice of shifting to renewable energy as their power source. The Filipino society is potent in making energy production and usage sustainable. Ano ba ang mga options? How can Filipinos unleash the green power potential? Community: The Pit by SUSTAINARUMBLE! Facebook: Sustainarumble Instagram: @sustainarumble Blogs: SUSTAINARUMBLE! on Medium

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00:13:15

26: Shifting to Clean Energy: IT'S COMPLICATED?

SUSTAINARUMBLE! ·

2022/01/28

When you are clean and everyone wants you... pero hindi ganoon ka-simple magpalit para sa'yo. The trend is real: the world is shifting to renewable energy that is very environmentally friendly and will still keep our lights on at the same time. Solar panels are becoming cheaper and cheaper by the day. Wind is free. 0 emissions for the same services that conventional energy offers. Pero bakit hindi basta basta magawa sa Pilipinas? Community: The Pit by SUSTAINARUMBLE! Facebook:

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