Browsing Philippine Daily Inquirer by Author "Sarmiento, Bong"

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    • From predators to protectors of sea turtles 

      Sarmiento, Bong (Philippine Daily Inquirer, December 9, 2018, on page A15)
      Under coconut trees swaying from the sea breeze, several fishermen would usually gather at a coastal village here on late afternoons to unwind from hard work with a gallon of “tuba” (coconut wine). As Filipino culture ...

    • Gensan tuna returns to international market 

      Sarmiento, Bong (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 1, 2020, on page A9)
      Tuna traders here are slowly getting back on their feet with orders from abroad, mainly from the United States, sluggishly coming back, industry players said on Tuesday. John Heitz, an American expatriate engaged in ...

    • Oil prices go berserk: P71 per liter in Romblon town 

      Cinco, Maricar; Sarmiento, Bong (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 6, 2018, on page A6)
      From a Romblon resident who complained he has to spend P40 more to fill his motorcycle’s gas tank to commercial tuna fishers in General Santos City who feared losing buyers if forced to increase prices by at least 14 ...

    • Whale sharks return to Sarangani Bay; Execs urge study to protect 'gentle giant' 

      Sarmiento, Bong; Fernandez, Edwin (Philippine Daily Inquirer, March 12, 2019, on page A8)
      At least 14 whale sharks (Rhincodon typus), or “butanding,” have been seen feeding in Sarangani Bay since last month, prompting local and environment officials to appeal to coastal communities to protect these sea creatures. ...