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    • Mangrove cutting in Oton slammed 

      Melliza, Pet (Panay News, November 19, 1999, on page 2-14)
      One of southern Iloilo's last mangrove stands if gone, courtesy of a "developer" and a set of public officials in stupor. And a scientist at the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (Seafdec) based in Tigbauan tow, ...

    • Mangrove eco-park a pride of Leganes 

      Umahag, Yla (Panay News, December 12, 2015, on page 1-15)
      "KATUNGGAN" is Cebuano for mangrove. Often taken for granted by casual observers, mangroves provide a habitat for animals and plants of various species. Their rotten leaves and decaying roots serve as food for fishes, ...

    • Mangrove sanctuary 

      Iñigo, Liezle Basa (Panay News, August 14, 2014, on page 8)
      The Bangrin Marine protected area is a 42.25-hectare mangrove forest located in Bani, Pangasinan. aside from serving as a habitat for 53 bird species, the tourist spot also offers visitors board walking, forest adventure, ...

    • Mangrove-friendly crab culture, a lucrative source of livelihood 

      Dianala, Rex Delsar B. (Panay News, February 29, 2020, on page B8-B6)
      The lush foliage of mangrove forests is now the pride of their host communities – a badge for environmental conservation, a natural protection from storm surges, and a potential tourist draw. This is a far cry from the ...

    • Mangroves act as buffers during inclement weather 

      PN; Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Region VI (Panay News, May 26, 2014, on page 6)
      The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 6 has embarked on mangrove tree growing as part of the implementation of the National Greening Program (NGP). NGP targets to plant 1.5 billion trees across ...

    • 'Mangroves good for coastal villages': Int'l Day of Forests marked 

      Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-Iloilo; PN (Panay News, March 24, 2014, on page 4)
      Planting mangroves in Brgy. Talisay, Barotac Nuevo town was the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) way of celebrating the international day of forests. Some 150 mangrove propagules were planted Friday ...

    • Mangroves survive attack of 'tide moth' 

      Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Region VI; PN (Panay News, February 7, 2016, on page 2-11)
      After almost two months, the mangrove area in Barangay Ingore, La Paz district which was "browned" by the "tide watching mangrove moth" (Aucha velans) has fully recovered and has re-grown its green leaves once again. Last ...

    • Mangroves: Life source of the coast 

      Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Region VI; PN (Panay News, August 26, 2021, on page 15)
      Did you know that out of the world’s more than 70 self-tolerant mangrove species, around 46 species exist in the Philippines? According to the Department of Environment Natural Resources (DENR) Ecosystem Research and ...

    • 'Manila Bay rehab is no prelude to reclamation' 

      GMA News (Panay News, February 8, 2019, on page B3-B8)
      Environment secretary Roy Cimatu on Wednesday said that the ongoing Manila Bay rehabilitation is not a prelude to any land reclamation initiative the government is preparing for dozens of infrastructure projects. The ...

    • Manila Bay rehab: Gov't probes return of structures near estero 

      CNN Philippines (Panay News, January 19, 2019, on page B8)
      The award-winning rehabilitation of Pasig River, a major tributary of Manila Bay, faces a setback as authorities found new structures near a supposedly "recovered" estuary connected to it. The Pasig River Rehabilitation ...

    • Manual offers higher milkfish fry production 

      PN (Panay News, November 3, 2015, on page C5)
      Poor larval feeding has been linked to the low production of milkfish fry in hatcheries in the Philippines. To be able to boost the production of milkfish fry, the University of the Philippines (UPV) has released a manual ...

    • Manufacturers clutching at straws as war on plastic rages 

      Agence France-Presse (AFP) (Panay News, July 4, 2018, on page B3-B6)
      Under pressure from activists, the European Union, Britain, India and even fast food giants like McDonald’s have all made some headway towards bringing the use of plastic straws to an end. According to peer-reviewed US ...

    • Manufacturers to ask for canned sardines' price hike due to TRAIN 

      Reyes, Rida (Panay News, March 11, 2018, on page B2)
      Manufacturers of canned sardines will ask the government for a price increase because of higher production costs due to the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law. A report on 24 Oras said canned sardines ...

    • Marcos: Oil search in West PH Sea may skip 'gov't' talks 

      Corrales, Nestor (Panay News, December 3, 2022, on page 5-11)
      President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the Philippines was looking for other ways to explore for oil and gas in the West Philippine Sea, admitting that talks on joint exploration with China have reached ...

    • Maricom seeks tie-up with Bantay Dagat vs illegal fishers 

      Silubrico, Ruby (Panay News, August 6, 2019, on page 3)
      The Maritime Command (Maricom) in Region 6 has sought the help of the provincial Banta Dagat in running after illegal fishers. According to Maricom-6 director Police Colonel Policarpio Cayabyab Jr., one of their focus areas ...

    • MARINA: 4 wooden-hulled boats for emergency cases 

      Sornito, Ime (Panay News, January 11, 2021, on page 9)
      The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Region 6 has approved the use of four wooden-hulled motorboats for emergency cases such as medical emergencies. The provincial government sought the agency’s approval, noting that ...

    • Marine env't protection a top concern-Palace 

      Co, Adrian Stewart (Panay News, May 6, 2019, on page 8)
      Malacañang said the protection of marine environment in the West Philippine Sea was one of the top concerns of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration. Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo made the remark after the ...

    • Marine resources development through biotechnology pushed 

      PN (Panay News, July 7, 2006, on page B1)
      The need to identify the research gaps in fisheries biotechnology and developing strategies to address common concerns, and enhancing collaboration among the different research and development units from government agencies, ...

    • Marine sanctuaries shield Guimaras' sea bounties 

      Philippine News Agency (PNA) (Panay News, August 19, 2016, on page 8)
      The province of Guimaras unveiled its two marine protected areas (MPAs) situated in the towns of San Lorenzo and Sibunag established with the support of South Korea's Yeosu Foundation. The Tumalintinan Point Marine Protected ...

    • The marine sanctuary at Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu 

      PN (Panay News, September 5, 2012, on page B8)
      Among the many attractions at Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu is its white sand beach and pristine waters. Guests can enjoy the added thrill of swimming with the schools of tropical fish that make their home in ...