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Whale stranded in Sipalay waters
An adult dwarf sperm whale was released back into the waters after it got grounded in the coast of Barangay Nauhang, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental last Wednesday. Based on a Facebook post of the city government, the whale ...
- October 23, 2020
Pledge trap: How Duterte fell for China's bait and switch
“We have to talk and what I need from China is not anger,” said Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte just over a month before winning the 2016 elections during an interview with Chinese state broadcaster CGTN. “What I need ...
- April 2, 2022
Acquisition of new PCG interceptors for WPH draws congressional support
The chairperson of the House strategic intelligence committee has endorsed the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG’s) plan to acquire two additional French-made high-endurance offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) at an estimated cost ...
- August 23, 2021
Body of missing fisherman recovered
Authorities retrieved on Friday the body of a fisherman who was reported missing for three days at Barangay 1, Ilog, Negros Occidental. Commander Jansen Benjamin, head of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)-Negros Occidental, ...
- July 11, 2020
Plastic pollution reaching PHL waters equivalent to 14 Titanics
“Marine litter is one of the fastest-growing environmental problems in the world and threatens biodiversity, ecosystems and livelihoods. In the Grieg Group, we have committed ourselves to be part of the solutions in restoring ...
- January 30, 2022
4 rescued from capsized boat
Four members of a family that was reported missing onboard a motor banca that traveled from Sapatos Gamay to Bangkal, Carles in Iloilo were rescued. The Philippines Coast Guard (PCG) rescued Romeo Bataican, Rhoda Moncillo, ...
- September 10, 2021
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 6, 2019
No swimming in 'oil spill' site for now
The Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) advised the public, especially residents along the coastline of Barangay Sto. Niño Sur in Arevalo district, to avoid swimming in the area following an ...
- May 22, 2019
Officials to examine 'oil spill' in Arevalo
Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office head Donna Magno said they will seek the help of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and oil companies in examining the alleged oil spill in Barangay ...
- May 21, 2019
2 Negrense fishermen rescued after floating at sea for 6 days
Two fishermen from Sipalay City, Negros Occidental survived on board a damaged fishing boat for six days. Alexander Alagao, 73; and Rico Norquia, 57, both residents of Barangay 5, were rescued in Zamboanga del Norte yesterday ...
- February 24, 2021