U.S. Peace Corps trains volunteers, PH partners on management of Marine Protected Areas

07/06/2024

  Manila, Philippines —The United States Peace Corps, in collaboration with the U.S. Agency for International Development, conducted a four-day training workshop in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, on enhancing marine protected areas (MPA) management from June 18…

PCG bares photos of China’s harvest of giant clams marine species

Frances Mangosing 05/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Previously unreleased photographs taken by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) showing the harvesting of giant clams and other marine species at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal during the previous administration were publicized for the first time…

LOOK: Bohol provincial gov’t cares for 100 giant clams as part of marine conservation campaign

Doris C. Bongcac 02/21/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Bohol Provincial government through the Bohol Provincial Environment Management Office (BPEMO) is currently caring for 100 giant clams which they seeded on Oct. 19, 2022. The clams are located at the Sta.…

Bohol LGUs told: Protect marine resources, learn from Panglao’s experience

Doris C. Bongcac 11/28/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Learning from the experience of Panglao town, localities in Bohol province are told the importance of having regulations being set in place before they should start to accommodate divers and other tourists in their…

PADO: COVID-19 restrictions allowed marine resources in Balicasag Island to regenerate

Doris C. Bongcac 11/28/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The pandemic may have affected the lives of many, but it also did some good as it allowed the marine ecosystem in the different dive sites in Panglao town in Bohol province to…

Cebu City tourism commission eyes mangrove park, bird sanctuary at SRP

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 09/08/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To attract more local and foreign tourists, the Cebu City government aims to build ports for island hopping and scuba diving, a mangrove park, and a bird sanctuary, among other attractions. Cebu City…

Reshaping Cebu: Reclamation projects

Ador Vincent Mayol, Connie Fernandez-Brojan 02/13/2022

(First of two parts) CEBU CITY, Cebu, Philippines — In a few years, Cebu may no longer be that long and narrow island province on Central Visayas’ map. It may just take a new shape as four…

BFAR-7 declares end of fishing season in Visayan Sea

Futch Anthony Inso 11/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Visayas (BFAR-7) has started implementing the prohibition of fishing at the Visayan Sea. BFAR-7 regional director Dr. Allan Poquita said that municipal fisherfolk and commercial fishing…

Connectivity aids Bantayan delicacy trade 

PR 03/21/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Bantayan Island in Cebu is known for its fine, white-sand beaches and clear waters, and also for buwad, or sun-dried salted fish, better known as daing or tuyo in other parts of the Philippines. Fishing is the…

Oceana PH to link with LMP to promote protection of marine resources

Irene R. Sino Cruz 09/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Oceana Philippines will be working with the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) to strengthen sustainability of marine resources. Marlito Guidote, Oceana Philippines external and government relations officer, cited the need for continuous…

The fate of our fish

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 10/16/2016

We all agree that fish is a very important source of food for us and marine resources. It is a major provider of livelihood and economic and recreational opportunities for millions, apart from its nutritional benefits. But…

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