Protecting marine wealth as a shared responsibility

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 08/06/2017

International ocean governance is about managing and using the world’s oceans and their resources in ways that keep our oceans healthy, productive, safe, secure and resilient” (https://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs/policy/ocean-governance_en). Why is it so important to make our oceans “healthy,…

Our ocean, our life

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 05/28/2017

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. — Jacques Cousteau For a city dweller, it is recharging to sit idly near the shore, watch the waves touch it in…

Cebu, Palawan projects eyed

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/24/2017

  A Japanese property developer is poised to continue doing business in Cebu as it sets its eyes on expanding in Palawan as well. Haruna Yamaguchi, general manager at Ai World Park & Resorts in Puerto Princesa…

Macarine in another long swim

Glendale G. Rosal 11/19/2016

Lawyer Ingemar Macarine will embark on another treacherous journey today in support of the world’s oceans as he attempts to swim the Canigao Channel from Bohol to Maasin City, in southern Leyte. Known as the Pinoy Aquaman,…

Where are we going?

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 10/09/2016

The thought of losing one’s parents who are aging or suffering from the ravages of ailment makes one ensure that moments with them are very special. Through little ways from our heart, we want them to feel…

Boat operators group pushes for update of maritime maps

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Victor Anthony V. Silva 09/27/2016

The Visayas Association of Ferryboat and Coastwise Service Operators (VAFCSO) has asked the government to update existing maritime maps to include the specific location of marine protected areas (MPA). Alexander Cohon, VAFCSO president, said that not knowing…

Pagmahay ug paningil

Gerard Pareja 05/09/2016

Tulo ka dekada human mapalagput ang diktador, tulo ka dekada nga pasigarbo sa mga giingong kalambuan apan daghang mga panginahanglan nga nagpabiling wa maatiman, daghang mga saad nga wa matuman ug nga sa ingon daghang mga damgo…

In deep trouble

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 05/01/2016

Mindfully Greenie This columnist, in the company of friends, had the chance to snorkel in the seas in both southern and northern Cebu the past week. It is alarming to see signs of bleaching of the coral…

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…

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