Browsing Aquatic News Index by Subject "mangrove restoration"
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₱1-B mangrove rehab project to benefit E. Visayas
(Manila Bulletin,March 14, 2014 , on page 17)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is undertaking a massive mangrove rehabilitation project estimated at a cost P1 billion that will benefit Eastern Visayas and other super-typhoon Yolanda hit areas ... -
'10M in 10'
(Manila Bulletin,October 12, 2017 , on page B-9)The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (NOCCI) and its partners are targeting to plant at least 300,000 mangrove propagules next year as part of the massive forest restoration project in the province. ... -
25,000 mangrove propagules for planting June 5
(Manila Bulletin,June 4, 2015 , on page 8)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 7 and its partners will mark 2015 World Environment Day (WED) on June 5 by simultaneously planting some 25,000 mangrove propagules in nine coastal areas in the ... -
300,000 mangrove propagules for Negros
(The Manila Times,October 12, 2017 , on page B5)The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (NOCCI) and its partners are targeting to plant at least 300,000 mangrove propagules next year as part of the massive forest restoration project in Negros. Dubbed ... -
4Ps beneficiaries help protect mangrove areas
(Manila Bulletin,February 20, 2017 , on page 8)The beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are helping protect the mangrove areas in this barangay and at the same time earning income for their ... -
Adhesives work wonders for coral repair
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,December 18, 2016 , on page A8)Carrying special adhesives, 30 scuba divers plunged 20 feet deep underwater at the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) here on Dec. 13 to transplant coral fragments, part of a process needed to revive the park’s degenerating ... -
As tides rise, Indian villagers find a friend in mangroves
(Malaya,November 28, 2018 , on page B5)Pushpo Mandal still remembers the day, nine years ago, when Cyclone Aila struck and the slender creek at the southern edge of her village swelled into a watery monster.Tall tidal waves broke through the earth embankment, ... -
Badjao group by Davao River learns new way to fish
(BusinessWorld,January 21, 2016 , on page S1/5)An outrigger boat loaded with fresh sapsap (slipmouth fish) and talakitok (bigeye trevally) is hauled to shore at the St. John community in Barangay Bucana, and residents gather around for a look at their communal catch ... -
'Bakawan' seedlings set for planting in Surigao
(Manila Bulletin,March 12, 2015 , on page B-8)Heeding the call of the national government to combat global warming and climate change through massive tree-planting activities, particularly to plant mangroves along the coastal areas, a mining firm is set to plant ... -
Bani folk keep mangrove forest alive
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 8, 2010 , on page A17)Tucked in the coastal town of Bani in western Pangasinan is a flourishing ecosystem—almost 40 hectares of healthy mangrove forest that is home to various species of shellfish, fish and birds. But 20 years ago, the Bangrin ... -
Beach forest launched
(Panay News,April 7, 2014 , on page 2-32)The town of Tigbauan has been chosen as pilot area of the provincial government's beach forest program. The project aims to restore mangrove areas to migrate the adverse effects of climate change. The project covers 10 ... -
BFAR implements 3-month ban on tuna fishing in Davao Gulf
(Manila Bulletin,June 3, 2015 , on page B-4)The government has started the implementation of a three-month closed fishing for tuna in Davao Gulf to protect the fish species at vulnerable stage in their life cycle, particularly during the spawning season. This is the ... -
BFAR leads mangrove planting, tilapia dispersal in northern Iloilo
(DailyGuardian,October 28, 2020 , on page 8)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 6– Iloilo Provincial Fisheries Office recently led efforts in mangrove resource rehabilitation and livelihood provisions in the municipalities of Ajuy and Batad, all in ... -
Bohol's mangrove growers get boost
(Manila Bulletin,February 20, 2017 , on page 8)Residents in the island barangay of Banacon, this town, which has the largest man-made mangrove forest in Asia in terms of area planted with different species, have been promised more jobs by the Department of Environment ... -
Bolinao villagers are fierce protectors of mangrove forests
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,April 15, 2014 , on page A8)Romula Caranza maintains a garden on the shores of Santiago Island in this northwestern town in Pangasinan province. Daily, she painstakingly checks her plants, removing barnacles, oysters and other seashells attached to ... -
Breathtaking nature at Hamilo Coast
(The Philippine Star,April 16, 2010 , on page 25)Who would have ever imagined that such a wealth of natural beauty lies just a few hours away from Metro Manila? Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas is SM Land's premier residential leisure destination that encompasses mountains ... -
Breeding Mangroves
(Manila Bulletin,June 29, 2013 , on page 7)Instead of the usual tree planting activities in celebration of the Arbor day yesterday, environmentalists and the local government personnel of Baler plant more than 5,000 mangrove propagules to enhance the existing ... -
Cagayan tourism town to boost fishery industry
(The Manila Times,August 3, 2018 , on page B6)With P10 million worth of fisheries livelihood projects as its prize, the municipality of Claveria in Cagayan province has laid down its plans to develop a sustainable fishing industry in its coastal villages. Last year, ... -
Capitol seeks to plant 10T mangroves today
(Panay News,May 19, 2018 , on page 3-14)The provincial government hopes to plant 10,000 mangrove propagules today in the municipalities of Leganes and Dumangas. Some 5,000 mangrove propagules are being targeted for planting in Barangay Bigke, Leganes and another ... -
Central Visayas mangrove rehab prioritize
(Manila Bulletin,April 21, 2014 , on page 17)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR) is set to allocate some ₱35.4 million to help in rehabilitation and recovery efforts in disaster-stricken areas in Central Visayas. DENR 7 ...