Biologists assess marine life in Toledo City coast

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 05/24/2015

There are clear signs of marine life  despite the presence of silt along the bay of barangay Poblacion, Toledo City. This was the initial finding of volunteer divers of the group Sea Knights and Oceana Philippines yesterday…

Toledo city reclamation pushed

Marian Z. Codilla 05/09/2015

Officials yesterday unveiled plans to reclaim 11 hectares of “muddy” and “polluted” foreshore lands in Toledo City. But since it falls in the  Tañon Strait, a  biodiversity-rich seascape  between Cebu and Negros islands, that is protected by…

Young leaders marching on

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 05/04/2015

I am no fan of boxing, but I agree with someone dear who said, “Manny (Pacquiao) showed the world how having perseverance, patience and passion despite the lack of resources can mean reaching your dream.” One is…

Tañon Strait case can challenge oil exploration

Marian Z. Codilla, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 04/28/2015

The Supreme Court’s recent decision marking a victory for dolphins, whales  and  marginal fisherman in the the Tañon Strait raises questions about other service contracts for oil exploration in the country. The High Court declared as  unconstitutional…

Environmental advocates: We dared and succeeded

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 04/27/2015

We dared defy the odds, and succeeded. The Supreme Court, by a unanimous vote,  has ruled that the offshore oil drilling in Tañon Strait Protected Seascape is unconstitutional. To most of the citizens opposed  to  the destructive…

Dolphins win: Tañon oil exploration ‘unconstitutional’

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Marian Z. Codilla 04/22/2015

A novel lawsuit filed by Cebu lawyers on behalf of dolphins, whales and other  marine mammals to protect  the Tañon Strait seven years ago  scored a victory. The Supreme Court in a unanimous decision yesterday struck down…

SC declares oil exploration in Tañon Strait unconstitutional

Marian Z. Codilla 04/21/2015

Eight years worth of proceedings and the Supreme Court finally ruled in favor of the dolphins. The High Tribunal declared the oil exploration by Japan Petroleum Exploration (Japex) Philippines Ltd in Tañon Strait unconstitutional, which vindicated eco-lawyers…

Protecting the Tañon Strait

Editorial 02/17/2015

Dumanjug Mayor Nelson Garcia said he was misunderstood when he said that whale sharks and dolphins should be killed because “they were parasites”  responsible for the shrinking fish supply in the Tañon Strait. The mayor said this…

Stakeholders commit to conserve Tañon Strait

Melissa Q. Cabahug 02/13/2015

More than 300 participants have signed the document excluding Dumanjug Mayor Nelson Garcia, who earlier opposed calls to conserve whales, sharks and dolphins, saying these animals are pests. Local government units, the environment department and other stakeholders…

Summit pushes for Tañon Strait plan after 17 years of waiting

Marian Z. Codilla 02/11/2015

For the first time in 17 years since the Tañon Strait was declared a protected seascape,  stakeholders gathered in Cebu City for a summit   to  discuss how to finalize a general management plan that covers 42 towns…

Change and challenges

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 02/09/2015

Inspiring change”. The theme to celebrate the 17th anniversary of Cebu Daily News (CDN) on February 8 fits to a T. I could not think of a better catchphrase to encapsulate CDN’s  unique contribution in the collective…

Oceana : Stop illegal fishing in Tañon Strait

Melissa Q. Cabahug 02/05/2015

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…

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