Averting a ‘major catastrophe’

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 10/11/2015

There is literally too much money chasing too few fish,” somberly noted US Secretary John Kerry to the participants of the second “Our Oceans Conference” in Valparaiso, Chile last week. He obviously referred to the big global…

‘Bakhaw’ deprives seagrass fauna of their habitat

Marian Z. Codilla 10/10/2015

THE Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) – Bantayan chapter is not against planting of mangroves, but is against planting of bakhaw (Rhizophora species) on seagrass areas. Robert Ybañez, who represented the chamber in a dialogue…

Fun with environmental awareness at Lunatrek

Edison Delos Angeles 09/24/2015

A MINI-ADVENTURE race and a boodle fight under a full moon at the beach will highlight this year’s Lunatrek Full Moon Adventure Festival. The event, scheduled for Sept. 26-27, will be held at the Newtown Beach Club…

Capitol spends P20M for tanks, hoses for farmers

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/18/2015

The Cebu provincial government only has P3.9 million left in its Quick Response Fund (QRF) as of yesterday, which constitutes 30 percent of its total P121 million Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) fund for this year.…

Safety first

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 08/17/2015

Safety First.”  This ubiquitous sign in plants and factories remind the workers to always integrate personal security into their work and decisions. It can also be interpreted to mean that management puts a premium in the protection…

Environment forum on Aug. 21

Marc Eric Cosep 08/13/2015

The 2nd Kahayag forum will be held at the Sacred Heart Center-Convention Hall in Cebu City with the theme “Protect the Earth, Dignify Humanity” on Friday, Aug. 21. Sponsored by the Community of St. John in collaboration…

Water woes in Metro Cebu

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 08/03/2015

I was getting ready for a meeting last Friday when heavy rainfall and the consequent flooding again hit Metro Cebu for the second time last week. Since my colleagues and I knew better than to get stuck…

DENR stops Talisay-Uling road project

Marian Z. Codilla 07/23/2015

AT LEAST 54 trees in sitio Camp 2, Talisay City were cut to pave the  way for the construction of Talisay-Uling access road. A stop  order signed by Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer was issued last…

SM presents Green Film Festival

PR 07/05/2015

SM Prime Holdings created the SM Cares program which consolidates Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ranging from environmental conservation, assistance to persons with disabilities and special needs, elderly and nursing mothers, as well as care for children,…

Marine protected areas sought

Marian Z. Codilla 06/18/2015

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…

Environmental films free for students

PR 06/12/2015

The SM Green Film Festival (GFF) project aims to  make Filipinos aware of the plight of the earth today. Starting this month, SM will open its cinemas to students for  free screenings of environmental films and documentaries.…

Probe sought on wastes in Sta. Fe waters

Melissa Q. Cabahug, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 06/11/2015

AN environment group called on the DENR and the Philippine Coast Guard to investigate passenger vessels that dump human waste into the waters of Sta. Fe town, Bantayan Island, northern Cebu. Environmental lawyer Antonio Oposa, who heads…

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