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Firm assures no oil debris will be left in Guimaras
The owner of the power barge stationed in Iloilo City that triggered an oil spill earlier this month assured local officials of Guimaras that it will never leave the island until it has cleaned up the spill. In a meeting ...
- July 21, 2020
Revenge of the river – 2
In my first article, this writer pointed out that it is the people of Metro Iloilo who suffered the most because of the molasses contamination fiasco of Jalaur River caused by the criminal act of a sugar central. This ...
- June 17, 2019
Endangered dolphin found dead in Pulupandan
The Earth Island Institute Philippines raised their alarm on the possible extinction of Irrawaddy dolphins in Negros, after a dolphin calf was found dead in the coastal waters of Pulupandan, Negros Occidental on Sept 25, ...
- October 1, 2020
DENR continues Asian waterbird census
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) continues to conduct the annual Asian Waterbird Census that serves as the basis for estimates of waterbird populations. The census also monitors changes in waterbird ...
- February 26, 2022
Crushed dolomite used as artificial white sand can cause respiratory issues - DOH
Crushed dolomite can cause respiratory issues, the Department of Health warned Monday, days after the environment department began dumping artificial white sand nearby Manila Bay. “Ang dolomite po is a form of a rock na ...
- September 8, 2020
Boracay task force to decide on plea of businesses breaking easement rule
The Boracay inter-agency task force (BIATF) will soon decide on a plea made by the island's commercial establishment operators and local residents for a moratorium on the demolition of structures sitting within the island’s ...
- December 4, 2020
Boracay: A model of Clean Water
It is an amazing story worthy to be told again and again. Boracay is one of the world's most beautiful islands, until it was rocked with the controversy of being tagged a "cesspool" by no less than the country's president. ...
- April 22, 2019
'Rescue plan' vs oil spill on a roll
An environment management plan (EMP) that will address the environmental impact of the oil spill following an explosion in a power barge in Brgy. Bo. Obrero, Lapuz district on July 3, 2020 is on a roll. This was the assurance ...
- July 13, 2020
106 green sea turtle hatchlings released
A total of 106 Green Sea turtle hatchlings were released in its nesting ground located at Brgy. Cadajug, Laua-an, Antique last month. The hatchlings have a carapace length of approximate in five centimeters and a width of ...
- December 21, 2019
Glossy ibis touches down on Iloilo City, another first in Panay
After three years, a rarely seen migratory bird in the country was spotted in Hinactacan wetlands in Lapaz, Iloilo City. The colorful Glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) made a surprising touchdown on Nov 29, 2020 in ...
- December 12, 2020