Researchers make 1st documented sighting of Bryde’s whale in Tañon Strait

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/20/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A team of researchers documented the first sighting of Bryde’s whale in Tañon Strait. The whale was spotted off the seawaters of Vallehermoso town in Negros Oriental by experts who were doing the…

Tañon Strait champions renew commitment; primer for amended Philippine Fisheries Code launched

Izobelle T. Pulgo 04/07/2017

A total of 391 members of the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape (TSPS), composed of LGU, NGO, and barangay officials converged on Friday for the 3rd General Assembly of the Protected Area Management Board. Officer-in-charge and Regional Director…

Dead dolphins found along Tañon Strait Protected Seascape

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 02/17/2017

THREE spinner dolphins were found dead, one off Panagsama Beach in Barangay Basdiot, Moalboal town and two in Barangay Montañeza in Malabuyoc, all along the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape (TSPS). Kristina Luz Uy Tapales, TSPS operations head…

Explorer Cousteau’s granddaughter urges Pinoys to protect Tañon, oceans

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/05/2016

A NATIONAL Geographic emerging explorer and the granddaughter of popular explorer and scientist Jacques-Yves Cousteau yesterday called for ocean conservation especially in the Tañon Strait Protective Seascape (TSPS) in the country. Alexandra Cousteau, who was in Cebu…

The significance of the Tañon Strait Ruling

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 07/13/2015

The day before Earth Day in April this year, the Supreme Court (SC) announced its much-awaited ruling on the seismic survey and oil drilling in Tañon Strait Protected Seascape (TSPS). In December, 2007, twin cases were filed…

Tañon Strait office set up in Badian town

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 05/28/2015

An office of the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape (TSPS) office was inaugurated yesterday in Badian town, southwest Cebu. Th opening marked the 17th anniversary that Tañon Strait was declared a protected area by then president Fidel V.…

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…

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