Browsing Panay News by Subject "rare species"
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Whale shark in Boracay a ‘good sign’
(Panay News,June 24, 2018 , on page 1-13)A whale shark spotted in the waters of this closed island resort means that rehabilitation efforts are indeed working, according to some netizens. On Saturday, the netizens – mostly from Aklan – commented on a post that ... -
Whale shark sightseeing in Misamis Oriental pushed
(Panay News,January 8, 2016 , on page B7)The local government of this coastal town in Misamis Oriental province is pushing to institutionalize “whale shark” sightseeing as part of the province’s aggressive tourism campaign. Mayor Rommel Maslog said the town’s ... -
Whales caught in Japan's first commercial hunt in 3 decades
(Panay News,July 3, 2019 , on page 11)A small Japanese fleet caught their first whales on Monday in Japan’s first commercial hunt in more than three decades, a move that has aroused global condemnation and fears for the fate of whales. Japan has long said few ... -
Zubiri bill wants to ban shark, ray fishing
(Panay News,December 29, 2016 , on page 6-13)Senate Bill No. (SBN) 1245 proposed to imprison and fine individuals who catch, sell, purchase, possess, transport, and export sharks and rays across the country. The measure penalizes violators up to 12 years imprisonment ...