Browsing Philippine Daily Inquirer by Subject "plastics"
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Baby dugong dies of plastic ingestion
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,August 18, 2019 , on page A9)A sick baby dugong whose fight for recovery won hearts in Thailand and cast a spotlight on ocean conservation has died from an infection exacerbated by bits of plastic lining her stomach, officials said Saturday. "Mariam" ... -
Choosing to speak for the seas
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,May 4, 2019 , on page C2)Growing up in Mindoro, I could go to the beach anytime. Sadly, I have also witnessed firsthand how people carelessly neglect and abuse our seas. There have been many reports and analyses on the threat of climate change to ... -
Conserving Southeast Asia's seas
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 15, 2017 , on page A17)The United Nations’ call to conserve and sustainably develop the oceans perhaps resonates most with Southeast Asia than in any other part of the world. With a maritime territory thrice the size of its landmass, the region ... -
Crusaders against plastic pollution spread the word in Palawan
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,November 16, 2019 , on page D2)Race for Water expedition, the world’s largest solar-powered vessel, just ended a two-week stopover in Palawan. The expedition’s goal is a crusade against plastic pollution in the ocean. After 10 days in Puerto Princesa ... -
DENR ‘cleans up reefs’ on reef-less Manila Bay
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,May 20, 2018 , on page A6)About 200 participants from the DENR, the Department of Public Works and Highways, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, and the Manila city government picked up sacksful of trash from the 500-meter stretch of the ... -
Drowning in plastic
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 20, 2018 , on page A14)You’ve probably been to a supermarket that has stopped using plastic bags, and a restaurant that no longer uses plastic cups or provides straws with your drink order (or has replaced plastic straws with paper ones). Chances ... -
Environmentalists tell Nestlé: Stop using plastics
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,April 13, 2019 , on page A5)Environmental groups on Thursday demanded that global giant Nestlé end its dependence on single-use plastic, citing waste audit reports that named the multinational company as one of the top sources of plastic pollution. ... -
Favorite Pinoy breakfast at risk
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,November 30, 2018 , on page A10)Dried fish for breakfast, fried to a crisp with a splash of spiced vinegar, garlic fried rice and a runny egg yolk, is the kind of breakfast that Filipinos crave. The dish, often made with sardines, anchovies, round scad ... -
Filipino student's film on plastic waste makes waves in 50 countries
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 9, 2022 , on page C1)“Citsalp,” a Filipino animated short film about the adventures of a plastic cup that ended the life of the last whale on Earth, has started to make waves in different film festivals around the world. The animation, which ... -
How Tagbanua tribesmen protect the 'mermaids' of Palawan
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 20, 2019 , on page A16)Wearing fins from recycled plastic containers, tough Tagbanua tribesmen have become the protectors of the dugong, those gentle marine mammals that have become prey to poachers in Northern Palawan. The dugong (scientific ... -
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 ... -
Microplastics 'everywhere': oceans, air, human body
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 4, 2022 , on page B4)From ocean depths to mountain peaks, humans have littered the planet with tiny shards of plastic. We have even absorbed these microplastics into our bodies — with uncertain implications. Images of plastic pollution have ... -
Nestlé Philippines supports mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility for plastic waste
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,November 25, 2020 , on page A3)A milestone in tackling the complex and urgent issue of plastic waste in the country was achieved last August, September, and October as Nestlé Philippines attained plastic neutrality, collecting an amount of plastic ... -
Pasig 'river warriors' rake tidal rubbish for cleaner future
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 26, 2021 , on page A7)Each morning, a group of Filipinos rakes up piles of trash on the banks of one of the world’s most polluted rivers, filling sacks in an endless pursuit to clean a waterway that is also a major source of ocean plastics. ... -
PH joins global call: Ban plastic pollution
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,April 23, 2018 , on page A1-A2)The Philippines focused on the cleanup of Boracay on Sunday as it joined other Countries in highlighting the global problem of plastic pollution on Earth Day. "This year's observance of Earth Day in the Philippines has ... -
Radical goals for sustainable development
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 5, 2015 , on page A11)Let us imagine for a moment that we could change the world according to our wishes. Dramatic economic inequality gives way to social and political inclusion. Universal human rights become a reality. We end deforestation ... -
Senate bill to require buyback of plastics
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 30, 2018 , on page A8)The Senate plans to push legislation to require beverage manufacturers to buy back plastic bottles sold at supermarkets and retail and help reduce the country’s plastic pollution. The country, along with China, Indonesia, ... -
Slave to sachets: How poverty worsens PH plastics crisis
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 4, 2019 , on page A1-A9)Armed with gloves, rubber boots and a rake, “Mangrove Warrior” Willer Gualva, 68, comes to Freedom Island in the Philippines almost every day to stop it being engulfed by trash. No one lives on the island, yet each morning ... -
Solid waste management body being sued for 'negligence'
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 28, 2021 , on page A4)Conservation and environmental law groups seek to sue the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) and representatives of its member-agencies for “gross and persistent negligence” in the implementation of the ... -
Whale found dead
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,March 19, 2013 , on page A8)A Female Blainville's beaked whale (Mesoplodon densirotris) was found dead on Saturday afternoon, hours after coastal residents in Tagum City helped the stranded mammal swim back to sea. Tagum is some 50 kilometers away ...