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Fish kill
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Environment Management Bureau (DENR-EMD) recently inspected the water tributary in Brgy. Estefania, this city where fish kill was reported. Barangay residents are wary ...
- November 22, 2012
SMC spending ₱1 B for Pasig River cleanup
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has committed to spend P1 billion for the cleanup of the Pasig River – touted as the boldest and most recent attempt at reviving the biologically inactive river. In partnership with the Department ...
- May 14, 2021
Desilting of Manila Bay begins
Amphibious excavators, dumping scows, dump trucks, debris segregator, and vacuum sewer jet cleaners were deployed in Manila Bay Tuesday, the first day of dredging operations to clean up the bay. “Sagip Manila Bay,” according ...
- March 6, 2019
Culture change needed to restore Manila Bay
Culture change among Filipinos is needed if the polluted Manila Bay is to be restored and preserved for the long-term, according to Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu. “If they ask me what is the most ...
- February 10, 2019
Your fish is your future
Lying within the global center of marine biodiversity, the Philippines is one of the world’s top fish producing countries, and millions of Filipinos derive their livelihood from fishing. However, these rich and precious ...
- June 5, 2019
Cleaning the Bay
The current state of Manila Bay is disgusting and polluted and we would like to revive an asset in our history and culture. "We admire Sec. Roy Cimatu for taking the cudgels in prioritizing 'Save Manila Bay' project that ...
- January 6, 2019
Our waters are getting more attention
Whether we like it or not, the Boracay rehabilitation has created a greater awareness of pollution in our waters and has forced many to pay more attention to ensuring the health of these vital pillars of our ecosystem and ...
- January 22, 2019
500 'pawikan' hatchlings released in Sarangani Bay
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has released more than 500 hatchlings of threatened marine turtle or pawikan in the waters of Saranggani Bay. DENR-Soccsksargen executive director Nilo Tamoria led ...
- May 26, 2019
Marine protection declaration sought for Ticao-Burias Pass
Albay 3rd District Rep. Fernando Gonzalez revealed he is preparing a legislative measure seeking the declaration of the Ticao-Burias as a Marine Protected Area. (MPA). PAMB—as provided under the NIPAS Act of 1992—is composed ...
- August 6, 2015
WWF raises concern on reefs' destruction
Strong typhoons have not only affected the lives of Filipinos but coral reefs have also been immensely affected by weather disturbances. The World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) said storm surges like ...
- January 23, 2014