Browsing Manila Bulletin by Subject "mangrove conservation"
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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 ... -
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 ... -
500,000 mangroves for Olango
(Manila Bulletin,February 13, 2010 , on page 14)As part of its effort to ensure the preservation and protection of coastal resources here, the Kanepackage Group Inc. through its KP Green Earth project in collaboration with the Region 7 office of the Department of ... -
ASEAN tackles mangrove management
(Manila Bulletin,August 31, 2017 , on page B-9)The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will try to work out a collaborative sustainable mangrove management in the region amid climate change in a Mangrove Congress September 4-8 in Manila. The Department of ... -
'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 ... -
Bicol mangroves
(Manila Bulletin,February 4, 2013 , on page 13)More than 231,000 seedlings of mangrove trees have been planted in 52 hectares in adjacent barangays of Taopon, San Nicolas and San Pedro on Panganiban town, Catanduanes under the National Greening Program (NGP). The scope ... -
Biliran mangrove garden blends environment protection, livelihood
(Manila Bulletin,May 16, 2017 , on page 4)Barangay Looc, Cabucgayan, Biliran – This town’s mangrove gardening project is the perfect blend of environmental protection, ecotourism, livelihood and poverty alleviation. The project in sitio Naga, Rawis Villa Corro ... -
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 ... -
Cimatu calls on ASEAN to conserve mangroves
(Manila Bulletin,September 7, 2017 , on page B-8)Recognizing the significant opportunities that mangroves offer for climate change adaptation and mitigation, Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu on Tuesday urged member-countries of the Association of ... -
Coast Guard to plant 60,000 mangroves
(Manila Bulletin,May 17, 2010 , on page 9)As part of its contribution to help preserve the sustainability of the marine environment, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) started its two-week long planting of mangroves in more sensitive coastlines. The planting of ... -
Collective action needed to protect mangroves
(Manila Bulletin,October 7, 2023 , on page B-5)Mangroves, found in many coastal areas around the world, are ecosystems that serve as crucial carbon sinks. It also protects coastal communities from storm surges, and provides habitat for various species of animals. ... -
Compensation for damaged mangroves sought
(Manila Bulletin,August 23, 2013 , on page 16)Over ₱6.5 million in compensation is being sought for the damage of mangrove plantations by oil spilled from passenger ship, M/V Thomas Aquinas, which sunk off the coast of Cordova last Friday evening. To recall, the ... -
Conservation advocates in Iloilo honored
(Manila Bulletin,August 4, 2013 , on page 20)Five individuals and institutions in Iloilo were recently honored here for their efforts in environmental awareness and protection and their achievements in projects supportive of the environment. Recognized as this year's ... -
DENR seeks mangrove plantations protection
(Manila Bulletin,October 24, 2012 , on page 14)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 7 has called anew for the continued protection and preservation of the 3,441-hectare mangrove plantations within the Getafe Mangroves Swamp Forest Reserve ... -
DENR to plant more mangroves, Pili in Bicol
(Manila Bulletin,April 22, 2014 , on page 14)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Bicol revealed yesterday that almost 46 percent of its targeted reforestation are in Region 5, under the National Greening Program (NGP), has been completed. ... -
GCash to plant half a million mangrove trees in Cebu
(Manila Bulletin,April 10, 2022 , on page SS-3)GCash, the leading digital mobile wallet in the country, together with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc., (RAFI), is planting 550,000 mangrove trees in Tañon Strait in Cebu to help the environment and mitigate the effects ... -
Huge global mangrove loss confirmed
(Manila Bulletin,March 12, 2015 , on page B-8)The Global Forest Watch (GFW) – under the World Resources Institute based on its satellite data – has confirmed the huge loss of mangrove forests in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and other neighboring countries. ... -
Larger mangrove plantation in Eastern Visayas
(Manila Bulletin,January 31, 2018 , on page 7)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources regional office 8 (DENR-8) said that it has surpassed its 2017 mangrove plantation target in Eastern Visayas. According to the report released by the department in this ... -
Las Piñas-Parañaque mangrove forest protection pressed
(Manila Bulletin,February 7, 2015 , on page 4)Senator Cynthia A. Villar said yesterday the condition of the 175-hectare Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Eco-Tourism Area (LPPCHEA) which has a 30-hectare mangrove forest and a bird sanctuary in Manila Bay, is ... -
Mangrove enrichment
(Manila Bulletin,February 3, 2013 , on page 13)More than 5,000 propagules (mangrove seedlings) are planted on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, by local environmentalists and governmant personnel to enrich the 48-hectare fish sanctuary in Sito Puntian, Barangay Zabali, Baler, ...