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Iloilo artists paint Ajuy mangroves
Some 30 Ilonggo artists brought canvases, paints, brushes and other paraphernalia to Ajuy, Iloilo to paint the mangroves of Pedada Bay recently. The Bay has 90 hectares of mangroves dominated by the species pagatpat ...
- June 2, 2010
Yap cites need to protect Coral Triangle
The partnership between the government and the private sector and the pursuit of innovations in climate adaptations is meant to protect Coral Triangle and ensure its diversity and sustainability for some 360 million people. ...
- February 11, 2010
Youth take active role in preserving Iloilo River
The youth sector is now one of the prime movers in the city's campaign to protect the Iloilo River. City Executive Assistant Mathilde Octavio said members of the Youth Eco Defender underwent a seminar as a prelude to their ...
- January 17, 2010
Smart targets 1.5 M trees planted by 2010
SMART Communications, Inc. (Smart) is close to hitting its target of planting over 1.5 million seedlings and mangrove propagules under a three-year tree planting agreement inked in 2008 with parent company Philippine Long ...
- August 26, 2010
Coastal cleanup not enough-CENRO
Cleanups alone cannot solve the problem on marine debris; we need to stop it at the source, stressed Engr. Noel Hechanova, the city environment and natural resources officer (CENRO). Hechanova said public awareness regarding ...
- September 23, 2010
RP scientists note massive bleaching of coral reefs
For several months now, marine scientists and divers have been witnessing and recording the massive bleaching of coral reefs all over the country, which is being caused by warmer-than-normal ocean water temperatures. In ...
- September 6, 2010
Bataan intensifies environment watch
The province of Bataan's campaign against illegal fishing and logging scored a major breakthrough with the confiscation of various sizes of illegally sourced logs at Sitio Fuerte in Barangay Poblacion. Bataan Gov. Enrique ...
- October 12, 2010
New hatchery for sea cucumber at SEAFDEC
At the price of $180 to 250 per kilogram (Php 12,000 per kg) of dried sea cucumber in the United States, sea cucumber are good bets for fish farmers wanting to find the new gold in aquaculture. This has driven South East ...
- May 14, 2010
JBLFMU vows to protect Igang Bay Marine Sanctuary
The John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) vowed to protect, preserve and conserve the Igang Bay Marine Sanctuary in Nueva Valencia town. The recent launching of the marine sanctuary was attended by ...
- June 17, 2010
Province gears up for int'l coastal cleanup day
Antique is currently laying out activities for the International Coastal Cleanup Day. According to Percival C. Macahilig, Environment and Natural Resources officer, there will be a cleaning of shorelines in Anini-y town ...
- September 7, 2010