‘Scubasurero cops’ help collect 250 Kg sea trash

Nestle L. Semilla 12/09/2018

SANTANDER CLEANUP Police officers turned “scubasureros” for a day and helped collect 250 kilos of trash at the seashore, on and under the seawaters of Santander, Cebu’s southernmost town which is 134.14 km from Cebu City. This…

US urged to clarify scope of Mutual Defense Treaty in sea dispute

Inquirer.net 12/09/2018

MANILA, Philippines — The United States should clarify how its Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with the Philippines applies to the situation in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). For Gregory Poling, director of the Washington-based Asia…

Fear of sea urchins helps Erediano log easy win

Glendale G. Rosal 11/22/2018

MOIRA Frances Erediano is terrified of sea urchins. Ironically, though, it was because of these spiny, globular sea creatures that the multi-titled Cebuana junior triathlete pulled off a wire-to-wire victory in the sprint category of the Dumaguete…

Carpio: China does not own South China Sea

Inquirer.net 11/16/2018

The South China Sea does not belong to China or any state, Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio asserted Friday, contrary to the claim of President Rodrigo Duterte. “China is in physical possession of the entire Paracels, seven…

Lion Air flight with 189 on board crashes into sea

AP 10/29/2018

JAKARTA — A Lion Air plane with 189 people on board crashed into the sea just minutes after taking off from Indonesia’s capital on Monday in a blow to the country’s aviation safety record after the lifting…

Three injured after collision of two sea vessels at Lauis Ledge

Nestle L. Semilla 10/19/2018

At least three persons were injured in a sea collision between a cargo and a passenger ship at Lauis Ledge off Talisay City on Thursday evening (October 18). The Philippine Coast Guard- Cebu (PCG) received the alarm…

Viewing deck to be built along Butuanon River

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 10/05/2018

  A viewing deck will be constructed along the Butuanon River in Mandaue City. Mandaue City Mayor Gabriel Luis “Luigi” Quisumbing said the viewing deck is part of the rehabilitation plan of the river, which is now…

Memorial at sea

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 10/01/2018

The Ecumenical Memorial Rites at sea is part of the annual celebration of the National Seafarers Day (NSD) where prayers are offered and flowers are thrown to the open seas as homage to deceased seafarers. The flowers…

Saving Visayan Sea

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 09/30/2018

When Tony Oposa launched the Visayan Sea Squadron in 2004, he envisioned an area where illegal commercial and destructive fishing is totally eradicated and sustainable management in place for it to regain the fabled fisheries abundance it…

Sea travel remains suspended in Cebu ports

DORIS BONGCAC 09/14/2018

Trips from and those bound for Cebu are still suspended. Some passengers opted to spend the night inside the passenger terminal in Pier 1 while they wait for the lifting of trips suspension. The vehicle entrance gate…

Sea trips canceled anew

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 09/13/2018

Five hours after clearing some boat trips from Cebu on Thursday afternoon, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG-7) again cancelled all trips starting 5 p.m until further notice. “We have already issued a notice to mariners and at…

Coast Guard to cancel sea trips in Cebu

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 09/12/2018

  All sea trips in Cebu will be cancelled on Thursday (September 13). 12 noon in anticipation of Ompong. The Philippine Coast Guard made the announcement on Wednesday (September 12). On the other hand, Al Quiblat Jr.,…

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