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'Like the Molave' in coastal greenbelts
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,August 30, 2012 , on page A13)And so it is gratifying to know that our marine scientists are focusing on the Philippines’ endangered mangrove associates and other beach forest species. Dr. Jurgenne Honculada Primavera and Dr. Resurreccion “Rex” B. ... -
De Lima tell DU30: be careful with statements on sea row
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,October 28, 2016 , on page A11)Sen. Leila de Lima on Thursday called on President Duterte to be careful with his statements about unresolved disputes in the South China Sea, saying his recent remarks viewed as friendly to China tended to undermine ... -
Limay folk joins Petron, SMC in rebuilding mangrove forest
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,April 17, 2018 , on page B2-3)At the crack of dawn, about 150 villagers living near the coastline of Barangay Alangan in this town walked 800 meters to reach a muddy shoreline. Moments later, under the scorching sun, the villagers planted neat rows of ... -
Listen to fishermen’s wives
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 20, 2014 , on page A17)We stood, with a dozen or so women, wives of Tacloban fishermen, looking out to sea for signs of a new typhoon. They had heard rumors of such a typhoon (Dec. 15) and had sent their children to the rescue centers. The women ... -
Little fluffy clouds may help save the Great Barrier Reef
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 29, 2021 , on page A9)To slow the speed at which high temperatures and warm waters bleach the corals of the Great Barrier Reef, Australian scientists are spraying droplets of ocean water into the sky to form clouds to protect the environmental ... -
Living Planet Report: WWF paints dire picture for survival of the species
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,November 5, 2016 , on page A8-A9)Nearly three-fifths of all animals with a backbone— fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals—have been wiped out since 1970 by human appetites and activity, according to a grim study released on Thursday. Swathes of ... -
LLDA cites 17 more bay polluters: Violators include PICC, hotels, condominiums, restaurants and a popular marine attraction
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,February 11, 2019 , on page A14)A total of 17 more establishments in the cities of Manila and Pasay, including the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) and several hotels, have been cited by the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) for ... -
LLDA funds sought for fish kill recovery
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 5, 2012 , on page A8)Fishermen suffering from huge losses due to last week’s fish kill in the Laguna de Bay are asking local government units (LGUs) for assistance in securing funds provided to lakeside localities by the Laguna Lake Development ... -
Lobo Mayor checks for underwater damage after dredging ship sails away
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,April 6, 2019 , on page A6)The mayor of Lobo town in Batangas province on Friday asked fishery authorities to inspect the site where a 2,990-ton Chinese-manned dredging ship had dropped anchor to determine whether it had caused damage to marine life. ... -
Lobster obsession
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,August 15, 2015 , on page C3)From the time Bun Appetit opened, we’ve been obsessed with anything and everything lobster. We first had lobster rolls in New York but it’s no secret that this delectable shellfish dish originated from New England. Lobsters ... -
Local fish prices steadily going down
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,March 24, 2021 , on page A3)Prices of local fish in Metro Manila have been steadily declining following the lifting of the three-month ban on fishing in the country’s major fishing grounds. The price of galunggong (roundscad) fell to P180 a kilogram ... -
Local tourists welcome as Coron reopens
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 10, 2020 , on page A1-A8)Coron has reopened its tourism industry, allowing local travelers on regulated tours as Palawan province eased further into a relaxed community quarantine amid the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis. Kim Ablana, ... -
Locsin nixes joint probe of Recto Bank hit-and-run
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 22, 2019 , on page A1-A2)Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Friday rejected a proposal by his colleagues in the Cabinet for a joint investigation with China of the June 9 sinking of a Philippine fishing boat and the abandonment of its 22-man ... -
Locsin says 60 protests sent to China over WPS
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 5, 2019 , on page A7)The Philippine government has “fired off” a total of 60 diplomatic protests against the incursions of China on the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin told lawmakers on Wednesday. But Locsin rejected ... -
Locsin sees China warship harassing PH boats up close
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,October 7, 2023 , on page A1-A4)A Chinese Navy warship stalked the BRP Sindangan (MRRV-4407), one of the two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ships escorting Filipino boats bringing supplies to a small garrison at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal this week. ... -
'Lolong' may have died of pneumonia, says DENR chief
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,February 22, 2013 , on page A12)"Lolong," the world's largest captive crocodile whose sudden death stunned the public earlier this month, may have died of pneumonia, initial findings from the necropsy showed. Environment Secretary Ramon Paje said the ... -
Long-missed pink flamingos return to Kenyan Lake
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 4, 2020 , on page A6)Eight years ago, rising water levels in Kenya’s Lake Nakuru drove away the clouds of pink coloured flamingos that were the park’s biggest draw. Rangers say their disappearance triggered a drop in visitor numbers by for the ... -
Look beyond Boracay, visit Antique
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 1, 2012 , on page C3)The message was loud and clear. Forget Boracay; well, it wasn’t really phrased that way but you get the gist. The province of Antique in Western Visayas was being promoted as an alternative to much-ballyhooed Boracay. ... -
Loren fumes, sets probe of DENR move to open protected areas
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,May 6, 2018 , on page A4)The author of the law that designated protected areas said she would start an investigation of the lifting of a moratorium on issuance of special permits to develop these areas and violations of the law. “As it is, our ... -
Loren to Neda: restore ecology of Manila Bay
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,October 15, 2016 , on page A4)Sen. Loren Legarda has urged the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) to be proactive and restore the ecological balance of Manila Bay instead of simply developing it through reclamation. At Thursday’s hearing ...