Bohol : 151 juvenile giant clams moved to new home in Bingag Marine Sanctuary

Doris C. Bongcac 11/26/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A total of 151 giant clams were taken from its temporary holding area in Anda town and moved to its new home in the Bingag Marine Sanctuary in Dauis town in Bohol province.…

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.…

Agus Cove claimant fails to present documents, city gov’t to take action

Futch Anthony Inso 01/31/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- The Lapu-Lapu City Government will take serious action against a claimant of Agus Cove in Barangay Agus, here. This was after some illegal operations were found during the inspection conducted by Mayor Junard “Ahong”…

Nine fishermen apprehended for illegal fishing in Cordova

Futch Anthony Inso 10/20/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—Nine individuals were apprehended in Cordova town for illegal fishing on Wednesday evening, October 19, 2022. Patrolman Jaypee Galecio, desk officer of Cordova Police Station, said that the nine fishermen were apprehended and turned over…

Sabang officials want area where blacktip sharks are found protected

Futch Anthony Inso 06/13/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Officials in Barangay Sabang in Olango Island want to declare the seawater where blacktip sharks are found as a marine sanctuary. Alex Baring, the head of the Lapu-Lapu City Agriculture and Fisheries Office…

2 Bohol fishermen nabbed for fishing in Lapu’s marine sanctuary

Futch Anthony Inso 06/09/2021

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Two fishermen from Bohol were apprehended after they were caught fishing in the marine sanctuary of Barangay Caohagan, Lapu-Lapu City around 5:00 am on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Barangay Caohagan is an islet…

Enjoy summer in Brgy San Vicente, Olango Island

Doris C. Bongcac 03/15/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Planning a summer get away? Don’t forget to add a visit to the Marine Sanctuary and the Pag-utlan Camp that are both located in Barangay San Vicente in Olango Island to your wish…

Vessel probed in Liloan town

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/16/2016

Inclement weather or trouble with the boat engine. Whichever be the case, a cargo vessel which entered the municipal waters of Liloan town, northern Cebu is being held by town officials following an investigation into possible damage…

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…

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…

Profit and the environment

11/26/2014

  Provincial Board (PB) Member Arleigh Sitoy’s argument that marine sanctuaries should be run by the local government unit (LGU) and not some private investor has merit. By managing the marine sanctuary, a barangay can take full…

Long-term damage seen on Boljoon coastline

Marian Z. Codilla 11/24/2014

The damage wrought by siltation on the coast of Boljoon town that was caused by the reclamation project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in sitio Talisay, barangay Poblacion won’t be seen immediately. “We…

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