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Fisherfolk urge Noynoy to suspend Fisheries Code's implementation
Some 50 fisherfolk leaders and environmental activists urged Pres. Noynoy Aquino to suspend the implementation of the Fisheries Code of 1998 (RA No. 8550) due its failure to protect the livelihood and marine environment ...
- June 12, 2010
PCG, DENR probing Batangas oil spill
The Philippine Coast (PCG) is investigating who should be held accountable for the discharge of bunker fuel that has affected a mangrove area in Calatagan, Batangas since Sunday. PCG commandant Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo ...
- July 7, 2010
A snail's tale, by Dr. Lourdes Cruz
Professor Lourdes J. Cruz of the Marine Science Institute of UP Diliman was recently awarded the prestigious "For Women In Science" award in Paris, France along with four other female scientist from around the world. Her ...
- March 14, 2010
DENR drafts measures to protect whale sharks
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has drafted measures that would intensify the protection of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) nationwide following the killing of an 18-foot butanding off Tingloy ...
- February 27, 2010
Endangered turtle rescued off South Harbor
A juvenile Hawksbill turtle was found off the wharf of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) headquarters at the South Harbor yesterday morning. PCG dental assistant Seaman Second Caesar Ryan Alvarez said he was smoking at the ...
- March 20, 2010