Environment – Page 40

May 6, 2017May 6, 2017

Envi group wants next DENR Secretary to punish all violators

SURIGAO CITY, Philippines—Environmentalist here hope the next environment Secretary suspend all violators of the environmental laws. Citing selective implementation of laws among mining operators during the past administration, Rev. Pio Mercado, spokesperson of Caraga Watch said they are hoping the new secretary will implement the full force of the law to all violators. Caraga Watch, …

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May 5, 2017

Saving oceans before it’s too late!

The world’s oceans are so huge and literally unfathomable that no one seems to believe that they are in deep trouble. But according to Alexandra Cousteau , an ocean explorer, filmmaker and conservation advocate, the ocean is in trouble. This is particularly true in the Philippines, Cousteau who recently visited the country stressed although she …

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April 20, 2017April 21, 2017

PHL to observe Earth Day as Paris Agreement takes effect

DAVAO CITY, Philippines–On April 22, the Philippines will celebrate Earth Day as the Paris Agreement on Climate Change enter into force for the country. It will be a historic day for the country, “Earth Day will once again be historic for the Philippines as it will mark the commencement of the Paris Agreement’s legal force …

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April 7, 2017

Saving Marine turtles from extinction

There was once a sailboat enthusiast who found himself alone, floating in the middle of nowhere after encountering a sudden sea storm. With his boat capsized, this shipwreck survivor was given a new lease of life by a benevolent marine turtle. A two-day piggy back ride brought this lucky fellow back to land and he …

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December 20, 2016

Trash kills 38-foot Sperm whale

DAVAO CITY, Philippines–Biodegradable waste and other toxic materials wantonly thrown by human beings to the sea caused the death of the 38-feet juvenile sperm whale. The dead whale was found dead in the coastline of Miranda , Babak, Island garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte, Saturday, December 17, 2017. Initial necropsy of the young …

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December 14, 2016

Two mountaineers charged

DAVAO CITY, Philippines–Two mountaineers were charged to climbing at the Mt. Apo without the necessary permit from the local government. The Country’s highest mountain peak has been closed for tourism activities after the fire broke off on March 26, 2016 wherein 115 hectares of the mountain was damaged. Joey Recemilla, Tourism Officer of Kidapawan City …

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November 26, 2016

28th Philippine Eagle successfully hatched in captivity

The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) is proud to announce the birth of the 28th eaglet from the PEF conservation breeding program. The eaglet has hatched, with minimal assistance, on November 4, 2016 after 56 days of incubation. It is 4 to 5inches tall and weighs 488.3g as of this writing. The new chick is the …

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November 21, 2016September 25, 2017

Tribal leaders cleanse Mt. Apo

KIDAPAWAN CITY, NORTH COTABATO– It was an hour before the sun shines Friday, May 20, when spiritual and tribal elders from the eight ethnic groups of surrounding Mt. Apo joined forces to save their sacred land Mt. Apo which they call Apo Sandawa, they held Panuvaran, spiritual ritual for appeasement, cleansing and offering for cleansing …

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October 4, 2016November 4, 2016

Philippine Eagle Pagmamahal renamed Pagbabago

The twelve-year-old Philippine Eagle Pagmamahal is renamed Pagbabago to honor the 16th President of Republic Rodrigo R. Duterte. The family of businessman Uy Ching Siong Cang who adopted the eagle decided to rename the eagle after the inauguration of Duterte, who takes pride as the first President coming from Mindanao. The renaming happened days before …

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