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OCEANA senior advisor Alexandra Cousteau visited the Philippines from Aug. 29 to Sept. 11 and met with Cebu local officials, civil society, business leaders and media to help promote Oceana’s campaigns against the twin bane of uncontrolled…
Last week, the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) — Artisanal Fisherfolk Sectoral Council spearheaded a consultation in Cebu City on the theme, “Effective Management of Tañon Strait as a Common Fishing Ground of a Cluster of Municipalities/Cities of…
With binoculars in hand, Norlan Pagal, 46, scanned the waters off the shore of his coastal village, Anapog, in northern Cebu’s town of San Remigio. For Pagal, watching over the sea off his village, which is part…
Mindfully Greenie Will the incoming Duterte administration implement its campaign promises to prioritize sustainable management of our oceans, the livelihood of our marginal fishers and in fighting the criminals plundering our already overfished oceans? During the recent…
Mindfully Greenie Today’s a special day in the lives of all Filipinos. Our collective choice of national and local authorities is crucial in guiding our nation to a sustainable path we are duty-bound to deliver to our…
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…
THE Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) said a proposed 11-hectare reclamation site in Toledo City doesn’t have permits. In a June 1 letter to Toledo City Mayor Sonny Osmeña, the PRA said three of its staff would be…
Management plan needed to conserve marine life in area An international ocean care group and government agencies are encouraging fisherfolk in Cebu and Negros to stop illegal fishing in the Tañon Strait. Representatives of Oceana, the Philippine…
So you are the one”, commented Dr. Daniel Pauly, the first time we met last week in Metro Manila. He was referring to the fact that Oceana, the world’s largest organization focused on marine conservation, protection of…
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