While the Philippines has ceased to be a party to an important human rights instrument, the work to seek justice for victims of the drug war continues.

The Philippine Textile Research Institute is leading the way to “close the fashion loop” and promote a “circular economy” to make the textile and garments industry inclusive and sustainable.

In a seemingly fragmented society, how can Filipinos begin to rebuild the power of social movements?

In Antonio Oposa’s book “Shooting Stars and Dancing Fish,” the environmental lawyer and author makes a case for urban gardening and edible landscaping as a solution to problems in public transportation.

The Giving Café pledges to use part of its proceeds to sustain barangays of coffee farmers in La Trinidad, Benguet, in an effort to promote sustainable coffee farming and reignite local coffee production.

By recalling moments with favorite teachers through its #DearTeacher campaign, Step Up — a scholarship grant for those interested to teach — makes the case for improving the quality of Philippine education by making it easier for anyone to pursue the profession.

Cecilia Flores-Oebanda, the founder and president of the Visayan Forum, has been fighting the decades-old problem of modern day slavery by rescuing and providing a safe haven for victims of exploitation.

Children with disabilities (CWDs) in the Philippines have largely unmet needs — most don’t have assistive devices, and the rest run from one place to another in the search of treatment. UNICEF, along with LAJ Philippines-LEGO, have an initial solution: a “one-stop shop” for all rehabilitative services, along with a Philhealth benefits package, to sustain the children’s needs.