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Fishermen withdraw from 'kalikasan' petition
The government’s chief lawyer yesterday moved for the withdrawal of a petition in the Supreme Court (SC) seeking to compel the government to protect marine resources in the West Philippine Sea, saying 19 fishermen listed ...
- July 10, 2019
Cleaning of the Pasig competes with the Yangtze of China
When visiting Singapore it’s hard not to reflect on the progress made here and compare it to Manila. The ride from Changi Airport to town alone is enough to trigger dozens of conversations on the parlous state of affairs ...
- October 14, 2018
Villar renews call for ban on single-use plastic
Government agencies and local officials should work harder to ban single-use plastic, which is one of the main causes of the degradation of Manila Bay, Sen. Cynthia Villar said yesterday. Villar, chairperson of the Senate ...
- January 25, 2020
Going beyod the hour: celebrating successful ecological initiatives in the Philippines
Climate change is drastically changing the condition of the world’s oceans. With rising temperatures brought about by the greenhouse effect, the world’s oceans are becoming more acidic, thus making them more inhospitable ...
- March 25, 2017
DENR seeks private firms' help in Manila Bay cleanup
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has asked more private firms to include in their corporate social responsibility programs the cleanup of Manila Bay. Saying the DENR cannot rehabilitate Manila Bay ...
- March 2, 2020
To save Manila Bay
Robert "Bobby" Joseph is the new commodore of the Manila Yacht Club for its 91st year and his mission during his two-year term is to make Manila Bay clean again. This he vows to tackle-after sailing with his wife Ida and ...
- November 27, 2018
China wants sea cooperation
China and the countries surrounding the South China Sea should set up a cooperation mechanism to boost exchanges ranging from disaster relief to safety of navigation, a senior diplomat said in comments reported yesterday. ...
- March 28, 2017
DILG to file raps vs Boracay local gov't execs
The world-famous Boracay island would be shut down to “heal itself” starting April 16, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said. The DILG said administrative complaints are being prepared against ...
- April 2, 2018
Editorial: Saving Earth
Across the country, many other travel destinations can use more aggressive action, although not the draconian measures being applied in Boracay, to stop pollution and protect the environment. The concept of sustainability ...
- April 23, 2018
Visayas by fins and snorkels
It’s the crack of dawn and Barangay Tan-Awan in Oslob is at its busiest. Paddle boats sail in from every direction. Languages from all over the world mingle. The scent of bagoong is mixed in the sea breeze. I join the ...
- February 2, 2020