Cebu’s biodiversity: How can you help balance it

Immae Lachica 05/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu is blessed with many natural resources. From flora and fauna found in the province, there is no doubt that Cebu’s biodiversity is thriving. Biodiversity according to the World Wide Fund for Nature encompasses…

World’s rarest, most threatened migratory shore bird seen in PH

Lu-Ann Fuentes - Bajarias 03/17/2024

In a historic moment for Philippine avian biodiversity, the world’s rarest and most threatened migratory shorebird has been sighted for the very first time in the country. The spoon-billed sandpiper, with a global population estimated at around…

New orchid species boosts forest protection drive in South Cotabato

11/25/2023

KORONADAL CITY—A new orchid species has been discovered in the forests of southern Mindanao, boosting the case for declaring it as a protected area that will enhance biodiversity conservation measures there. Biologists Kier Mitchel Pitogo, Aljohn Jay…

Conserving the high seas

Rodel D. Lasco - @inquirerdotnet 03/15/2023

In what is known as the wild west of oceans, piracy used to reign supreme until about 300 years ago. The “high seas” evoke images of adventure, the unknown, and danger. Today, the high seas refer to…

PH tarsier spotted in Tacloban for 1st time

Joey Gabieta @joeygabietaINQ - @inquirerdotnet 08/12/2022

TACLOBAN CITY—The Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (DNSM) of the University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College (UPVTC) has confirmed the presence of the Philippine tarsier in the forests of this city. In a social media…

New helmet orchid species discovered in Palawan

Romar Miranda 06/01/2020

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, Philippines —A new species of helmet orchid was discovered in Palawan province, a team of scientists has reported. Identified as Corybas circinatus, the wild orchid is the second of its species found on…

‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health’

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 05/23/2019

  Yesterday, May 22, we celebrated the International Day for Biological Diversity. The theme focused on “Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health.” António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, called on all “government, business, and civil…

Biodiversity protection is everything

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 10/07/2018

The Philippines is the center of the center of marine biodiversity in the entire world. Sitting at the apex of the Coral Triangle countries, which host two thirds of the richest coral reef ecosystems, is a clear…

Veering away from devastating BAU mind-set

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 06/12/2016

BAU stands for Business-as-Usual, which, according to the Business Dictionary, “refers to the normal conduct of business regardless of current circumstances, especially difficult events which pose a potential negative impact.” The mind-set is one big obstacle in…

Tuburan declares more marine sanctuaries

Victor Anthony V. Silva 03/12/2016

THE protection and conservation of Tuburan town’s abundant and diverse marine resources takes center stage as town officials declare another area as a marine and fish sanctuary. Tuburan, known for its crystal-clear beaches, springs and other natural…

Our fisheries and the future

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 11/15/2015

Reef gleaning, or “panginhas” in Cebuano, has been an integral part of the lifestyle of seaside villagers, most especially the women and children. This practice has been ongoing for as long as we can remember, dating back…

Cordova sanctuary: Signs of recovery

Marian Z. Codilla 05/28/2015

Even if it’s not teeming with marine life, the marine sanctuary in barangay Alegria, Cordova town is showing signs of recovery. Small fish, crabs and tiny organisms too small to see with the naked eye, were recovered…

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