Philippine eagle ‘Matatag’ shot and wounded by farmer in Davao City
A 24-year-old farmer working in the hills of Baguio District, outside Davao City limits, has shot and wounded Matatag, an adult male eagle which was released into the wild in …
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Philippine Eagle Foundation hatches 27th Philippine eaglet in captivity
The Philippine Eagle Foundation announced it successfully hatched the 27th Philippine eaglet on February 4. The eaglet is the second offspring of the pair of MVP Eagle and Go Phoenix …
UNESCO chooses Davao City as test site for water sustainability project
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has chosen Davao City as a pilot site for a sustainable science project on enhancing resilience to disasters of urban water …
Manila airport worker arrested for smuggling rare animals to Japan
Authorities have taken possession of 47 rare animals and birds that a NAIA airport police officer was attempting to smuggle to Japan. The animals included 11 tarsiers, 11 snakes, 11 …
Report says that by 2050 the world’s oceans will hold more plastic than fish
Use of plastic has increased 20-fold in the past half-century; production of the global material is expected to double again in the next 20 years – and estimated to nearly …
Melor may become super typhoon before slamming into the Philippines
Melor, also known as Nona in the Philippines, will continue to strengthen into a super typhoon before it barrels into the Philippines. Melor is on a collision course with the …
6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Indonesia
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia on Wednesday, sparking panic in the coastal city of Ambon. No immediate damage or loss of life was recorded, and …
Asian Development Bank issues stark climate change warning to the Philippines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said that the Philippines would endure massive disasters in the next two decades unless the world is ready to reduce carbon dioxide emissions around …
UK sets up mega-fund to fight malaria around the world
The UK government will create a new £1-billion fund aimed at eradicating malaria and other infectious diseases. The Ross Fund will be run in partnership with US philanthropists, Bill and …
Germany gives one billion pesos for Philippine climate change programmes
Last month in plnmedia.com we reported that every region of the Catholic Church was to produce a “climate change” desk in the Philippines – and here’s basically why. The government …
Seismologists: Davao, Mati and Compostela Valley at high risk of major quake
Manila: Prepare for “the big one” says top Philippine earthquake expert The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seimsmology (Phivolcs) has said the city of Davao and surrounding regions are at …
Philippines receives first “real-time” tsunami warning devices from Japan
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvolcs) received its first “real-time” tsunami warning equipment – capable of accurate, on the spot information. Donating the equipment was the Japan International …
Nearly a thousand endangered turtles rescued from Chinese black market
Environmental protection officials in Palawan rescued at least 979 rare and critically endangered turtles that were heading to the Chinese black market. The turtles were confiscated from three wildlife traffickers …
Thick haze blankets General Santos, Caganan De Oro and Davao
A thick haze, which is believed to be caused by the forest fires in Indonesia, now blankets the skies in this city and some parts of Mindanao. Gerry Pedrico of …
New law to punish hikers and visitors who throw trash on Mount Apo
Six local government units surrounding Mount Apo have recently approved a ‘common trekking policy’ to help preserve the beauty of one of the best trekking destinations in Mindanao. Kidapawan City, Digos …
More than 92,000 dengue cases in Philippines over past nine months
The Department of Health says it has monitored 92,000 dengue cases nationwide in the past nine months. So far seven regions have registered increased numbers of those who contracted the …
What is the mysterious grey haze hanging over Cebu City?
Residents of Cebu have reported a greyish-blue haze over the city this week. Several observers posted their stories on social media, many with odd hazy photos. Many believe the haze …
Banged up: Dynamite fishermen arrested in Carles, Iloilo
Three fishermen from the coastal town of Carles in the province of Iloilo have been arrested for dynamite fishing. The Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force have charged the three …
Scientists discover glow-in-the-dark turtles near the Solomon Islands
Marine biologists have discovered a species of glow-in-the-dark turtles that have an unusual biofluorescence capability. Bioflourescence is the ability to emit light into different colors, such as green and red. The …
Rare ‘ninja sharks’ studied off Malapascua Island in Cebu
Scientists have recorded seeing the endangered and rarely seen “Ninja Shark” off the coast of Malapascua Island in Cebu. Rutgers University and the University of Chester have announced some rare sightings of the …
Green energy schemes to boost Camiguin Island tourism industry
The Camiguin Provincial Government has signed a deal with the Spanish government for the construction of a $120-million solar power plant and wind farm. Provincial governor Jurdin Jesus Romualdo said …
Twister destroys 152 homes, a mosque and school in North Cotabato
A twister wiped out three villages near the town of Pikit in North Cotabato on Thursday. In all, 152 homes, a mosque and a school were destroyed in the incident. No …
100,000 reward offered after endangered Philippine eagle shot dead
A rare and endangered Philippine Eagle has been shot dead just two months after being released back into the wild by the Philippine Eagle Foundation. The rare bird, known as …
Signs of coming earthquake? Third oarfish washes up in Antique province
A fisherman in the town of Belison, province of Antique, has found a rare oarfish – the third to wash up in the region in the past few weeks. Fisherman …
Giant wild bee swarm kills man in Benguet
A man was killed after being attacked by giant wild bees after he was out gathering wood in Topdac, Benguet, on Wednesday. Charlie Mendoza and Romeo Butag were out gathering …
Vatican urges church congregations to target climate change
All religious sectors, congregations and more are expected to create a climate change desk in order to promote an overall collective view to environmental issues throughout the Philippines. The enforcement …