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A dead whale’s wake-up call
In the morning of May 11, a massive blue whale was found washed ashore on Sea Side Beach Resort in Naic, Cavite. Discovered by local fishermen, this 15m x 3m blue whale, which looked to be in the late stages of decomposition, ...
- May 23, 2017
Colonizing the Spratlys, destroying our food and ecological balance
Although the world, because of international media emphasis seems to see only “freedom of navigation” as the crucial issue on the South China Sea disputes, buried underneath all the occasional political noise on the ...
- January 4, 2017
What lies beneath Benham Rise?
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is scheduled to patrol the Benham Rise for the first time following reports of Chinese presence in the region. Commander Armand A. Balilo, PCG spokesperson, said that they are still verifying ...
- March 14, 2017
Roxas Holdings to help clean up river in Negros Occidental
Roxas Holdings, Inc. (RHI) said it supports the environmental campaign of the local government of Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, with a commitment to help clean up the San Juan River. The company's ethanol plant Roxol ...
- July 5, 2017
UN chief: save the oceans to avert 'global catastrophe'
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged countries to put aside national gain to save the oceans and avert a "global catastrophe" as he opened the first UN ocean conference. The five-day meeting is the first ...
- June 16, 2017
Fishing and the future of the West Philippine Sea
In a Special Study for the Stratbase ADR Institute (ADRi), marine geneticist Dr. Ma. Carmen Lagman explains that the Philippines should capitalize on the environmental and economic value of the West Philippine Sea, as well ...
- April 19, 2017
Cleanup drive on as massive fish kill hits Lake Sebu
Lake Sebu town has been placed under a state of calamity due to the recent massive fish kill that cost P124.5 million damage to fishery, mainly tilapia farms. In a statement released by the South Cotabato provincial ...
- February 15, 2017
DENR to implement stricter penalties to protect Coral Triangle
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will be enforcing stiffer sanctions on companies that will be found to be polluting bodies of water near the Coral Triangle, as part of the country’s contribution ...
- December 1, 2017
Bangkarera celebrates value of sustainable Philippine seas
The coastal city of Dumaguete was the site of the 2nd Pioneer National Bangkarera, as part of Republic Chemical Industries, Inc. (RCI)’s 60th anniversary celebration. From May 12 to May 14, 2017, thousands gathered along ...
- June 30, 2017
Davao expands partnership with Japanese city to agri ventures
Davao and its Japanese sister city Kitakyushu will be exploring cooperation in agribusiness, particularly in cacao and eel farming, as an expansion of their current partnership in solid waste management and environmental ...
- December 7, 2017