DAVAO CITY --- Five flying fox hunters were arrested in a joint operation led by the Environment officials in Barangay Wines, Baguio District the other day. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources XI and City Environment Office in collaboration with Baguio Police Station and PNP Maritime personnel apprehended five individuals who were caught in the act of … [Read more...] about Five flying fox hunters arrested in Davao City
Environment
PCG: West Philippine Sea Assessment Exposes Environmental Damage, Strengthens Case vs China
DAVAO CITY --- The Philippine Coast Guard will use the result of a marine resources assessment conducted by a scientific on Pag-asa Island as evidence in the Justice Department's case against China for environmental destruction and degradation, said Commodore Jay Tarriela of the PCG's West Philippine Sea transparency Office. Speaking at a news forum on Saturday, Tarriela … [Read more...] about PCG: West Philippine Sea Assessment Exposes Environmental Damage, Strengthens Case vs China
39 olive ridley turtle hatchling released in Zamboanga
DAVAO CITY --- Thirty-nine (39) olive ridley turtle hatchlings were released on Saturday at the Great Sta. Cruz Island. The freedom of the turtles highlighted the Fiesta na Isla de Sta. Cruz held in line with the city’s Summer Festival 2024. Mayor John Dalipe and Councilor Vino Guingona led the release of the hatchlings demonstrating commitment to wildlife and ecosystem … [Read more...] about 39 olive ridley turtle hatchling released in Zamboanga
No oil spill after cargo ship run aground off Davao Oriental shores
DAVAO CITY ---The Coast Guard Station Davao Oriental said there is nothing to worry as a cargo vessel M/V GY Ella Trix ran aground off the waters of Barangay Lavigan, Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental on May 3. Ella Trix, of GY Shipping Lines Inc. was under the command of Captain Enrico B Dagatan Jr., when it ran aground at approximately 01:00 AM on May 3, 2024. The incident … [Read more...] about No oil spill after cargo ship run aground off Davao Oriental shores
The number of poor families in Mindanao still high
DAVAO CITY --"Figures don't lie," says a popular quote. This is how Dr. Guido David, chief data scientist of the Octa research team described the figures of Mindanao's poverty situation. In an exclusive interview with Newsline Philippines David said he is worried that there is a registered downward trend or trajectory of 'self-rated poverty' in the entire county. But … [Read more...] about The number of poor families in Mindanao still high
