A TOP marine biologist called on local government units (LGUs) to establish marine protected areas (MPAs) in their coastal communities to help preserve marine resources in their area. Speaking in a seminar “Writing for Survival: Media for…
THE Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) said a proposed 11-hectare reclamation site in Toledo City doesn’t have permits. In a June 1 letter to Toledo City Mayor Sonny Osmeña, the PRA said three of its staff would be…
Four governors, in the Visayas, including Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III, will be meeting today in Sta. Fe town in Bantayan island to discuss updates and ways to enforce laws in protecting the Visayan Sea. In November…
“With all this trouble now, we will just have to cancel the project or move it inland and avoid the coast,” said Toledo City Mayor John Henry “Sonny” Osmeña. Osmeña said this would be the “worst case…
Cordova town can be held liable for its roll-on-roll-off port terminal built in 2010. The regional office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources -7 (DENR-7) said the municipality violated terms of its Enviornmental Compliance Certificate…
A PROPOSED ordinance to regulate the disposal of electronic wastes gained support from a top university during yesterday’s Cebu City Council session. Prof. Patrick John Lim of the University of San Carlos’ Department of Chemistry, told the…
In time for the Earth Day celebration on Wednesday, a training session on minimizing the effects of global warming was held by the Cebu Provincial Government and the Department of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR-7). Representatives from…
Philippine Water Week hits a high note this weekend with a Hangyo sa Sapa River Clean-Up on Saturday and a walk-bike tour of the Parian esteros in Syagit sa Sapa in Cebu City on Sunday. Rapid urbanization…
An ordinance to declare natural caves in barangay Buhisan, Cebu City as a cultural and historical site is being lobbied by Cebu City Vice Mayor Edgardo Labella who visited the area yesterday. Labella said he wants the…
Toledo City Mayor John Henry “Sonny” Osmeña yesterday called for a total ban of quarrying in the Sapandaku River. He appeared before the Provincial Board (PB) where he said this requires a stop to the issuance of …
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirate – A Swiss solar-powered plane has taken off from Abu Dhabi, marking the start of the first attempt to fly around the world without a drop of fuel. Solar Impulse founder André…
Part 1 It has been almost a year since 79 trees along the S. Osmeña Road have perished and it looks like those that are still standing will soon follow, if nothing is done. With roadworks going…
