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…

Consumers urged to conserve energy

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As power consumption goes up this warm season, the Visayan Electric Company appeals for energy conservation from its consumers. Quennie Sanchez, VECO reputation enhancement department head, said simple actions such as opening the…

Rescued endangered Philippine deer released in Leyte

Robert Dejon 11/17/2022

ORMOC CITY — An endangered Philippine deer (Rusa marianna) which was found with wounds and broken antlers caused by illegal hunting in the forests of Kananga town, Leyte, was released on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Dr. Jose…

Visayan leopard cat found dead in Antique

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 02/17/2022

CEBU, Philippines — A male Visayan leopard cat was found dead in Barangay San Andres, Pandan, Antique on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. According to Philippine Initiative for Environmental Conservation – PhilinCon, the Visayan leopard was found at…

Closed fishing season at Visayan Sea starts

Doris C. Bongcac 11/18/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Fishing at the Visan Sea will be prohibited for three months starting on November 15, 2020 until February 15, 2020 to ensure the conservation of sardines, herrings, and mackerels in the area. “The…

Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark gives back to the community  

Rhobie A. Ruaya 09/18/2019

To become a 5-star family destination, Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark Mactan Cebu in Lapu-Lapu City first had to undergo a lot of changes and follow certain guidelines such as maintaining quality assurance. As the years went…

Globe, partners start long-term Boracay conservation drive

PR 07/27/2018

Globe Telecom, along with its partners, has kicked off initiatives to help address environmental issues besetting the country’s top tourist draw, Boracay Island. It recently held an environmental education and leadership workshop, donated a communal septic tank,…

Technology, disaster, and conservation

Jason A. Baguia 05/19/2017

I do not know if I will find the time to read the writing about someone’s family’s slave that has apparently become an internet sensation. But a quote from the story’s author posted by a colleague interests…

‘Conservation should be included’

Izobelle T. Pulgo 02/27/2017

THE plan to build economic zones (ecozones) in 17 possible sites in Cebu province should be in harmony with the country’s conservation goals. Provincial Tourism Officer Boboi Costas said that the plan is a brilliant idea because…

Environmental awareness and action

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 11/13/2016

Conscious of the fact that education is key to awareness and action to protect our dying Earth and the guaranteed rights of our people to a “balanced and healthful ecology”, a law, Republic Act No. 9512, known…

Sharing deep-sea love

Apple Ta-as 06/16/2016

Shangri-la’s Mactan Resort and Spa opens marine conservation hub IT’S EASY to get carried away when you’re at the beach. You just want to take it all in—swim to your heart’s content, dive into the sea, frolic…

Rare spotted deer, wild pig

Mary Claire U. Catado 11/19/2015

Conservation group to reintroduce both species in the wild in Central Cebu The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is helping efforts  to reintroduce the Visayan spotted deer and Visayan warty pig in Cebu next year. The…

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