1,100-pound blue marlin caught of the coast of Samal Island
A massive 500 kilo Malasugue (Blue Marlin) was caught off the coast of the Island Garden City of Samal, just east of Davao City. The 1,100-pound fish is a mega-catch …
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1,000 families to be relocated due to coastal erosion in General Santos City
The city Government of General Santos City (GenSan) has decided to relocate the remaining 1,000 families that live along the coastal waterfront area that has shown signs of a massive sinkhole …
Eco-board approves strict new policies for people visiting Mount Apo
The Protected Area Management Board recently approved a new set of rules for those wanting to climb Mount Apo on the island of Mindanao. The committee set to protect the …
Huge influx of foreign poachers operating in waters around Palawan
A huge influx of poachers is being obvserved daily in Palawan. Sources say that more than 300 boats from foreign waters are seen poaching in the waters of these islands. The mayor of …
Mindanao makes Guinness Book of Records for “TreeVolution” planting scheme
Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje has commended the record-breaking “TreeVolution: Greening MindaNow” as a big step in restoring Mindanao’s rapidly dwindling forest and fighting climate change. Paje …
Tribal leaders blame Casecnan River drying up on American operators of power plant
The tribal leaders blamed the drying up on the American operator of the $600-million Casecnan Multipurpose Irrigation and Power Project run by the Berkshire-Hathaway Energy. Rocky Valderama Jr., a member of …
Karma: Fisherman hurt in dynamite explosion near Isabela City
A Fisherman has lost two of his fingers after he injured in a dynamite explosion offshore near Isabela City – the capital of Basilan Province. A police report from Isabela …
New York teen Catches 1,058-lb blue marlin off Kona, Hawaii
A 16-year-old New York boy spent 7 hours with helpers to reel in a winner off the coast of Kona, Hawaii. The prize catch – a 1,058 pound Blue Marlin, …
Marine biologists study unique ecosystem of Burias Pass
Marine scientists are coming together to study the importance of the biodiversity of Burias Pass, home to some of the rarest species in the world. Burias pass is located between …
Swedish group to produce eco-friendly ‘plastic’ products in Iloilo
Aktec Development Ltd. – a Swedish group who manufactures biodegradable earth-friendly plastic products wants to set-up shop in Iloilo City. “We’re seriously looking into manufacturing [them] here,” Aktec Development Ltd Philippines …
US to give 87 million pesos after grounded minesweeper damaged reef
The Philippine government confirmed Wednesday receiving over 87 million pesos from the US government as compensation for the damage caused to Tubbataha Reef by the grounding of the USS Guardian. …
Beached sperm whale dies off coast of Calauag, Quezon Region
A giant sperm whale that was stranded near a coastal village in Calauag, Quezon, on Tuesday died early morning Wednesday, a provincial environment official said. Manny Calayag, community coordinator of …
Chinese captain arrested for sailing over Great Barrier Reef without pilot
The Australian Federal Police have arrested the captain of a Chinese coal ship for sailing through part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park without a pilot. The ABC understands …
Japan issues tsunami warning after 6.9 earthquake hits northern region
A minor tsunami hit northern Japan Tuesday after a strong undersea earthquake struck off the coast, in the same area that was devastated by the killer tsunami of 2011. A wave …
Philippines among worst culprits for dumping plastics and waste at sea
In a landmark study, scientists have estimated that millions of tons of plastic waste go into the sea worldwide every year, with middle-income nations, including the Philippines, have shown to …
25th Philippine Eagle bred in captivity – “Mabuhay” – turns two years old
The Philippines is celebrating the second birthday of the 25th Philippine Eagle bred in captivity. The eagle, named Mabuhay, lives in the Philippine Eagle Foundation in Malagos, Calinan, near Davao City. …
One of the world’s rarest ducks spotted in Pampanga (video)
A lone male Baer’s Pochard – Ahthya baeri – has been spotted in a freshwater pond in Pampanga. There are only about 700 specimens in existence in the world. The two other …
Nevada Supreme Court hears case against mining company on Luzon Island
The Nevada Supreme Court heard a state lawsuit that is nearly 10 years old, which was filed by the Philippines island province of Marinduque in southern Luzon. The suit involves the …
Rare Megamouth shark caught in net washes ashore in Albay
The rare shark appeared to have been caught in a net as his tail was missing and showed signs of being wounded. It is also possible that the fish had …
Selangor Malaysia reports worrying surge in cases of dengue fever
Selangor, Malaysia has received a dugue warning from the ministry of health due to a huge surge in cases over the past two weeks. The number of cases in the region …
Norwegian and Filipina partner arrested for using illegal hardwoods in El Nido
Authorities have arrested and booked a Norwegian and his Filipina partner after raiding their resort in the tourist town of El Nido. The raid followed reports of a large amount of …
Australia bans waste dumping into Great Barrier Reef
Australia has ordered an immediate ban on waste dumping in and around the Great Barrier Reef. Like the Philippines’ Tubbataha Reef National Park, UNESCO is close to listing the reef …
Study says traffic in the Philippines is the ninth worst in the world
The Philippines has been ranked as having the ninth worst traffic in the world. Data from traffic situations from 88 countries determined the position of the Philippines in its 2015 Traffic Index …
SM Mall Baguio City defends tree up-rooting for ‘Sky Park’ expansion
SM Mall Group is defending recent tree up-rootings in their SM City Baguio projects, saying its mall expansion project has been approved by local authorities. Nearly 60 pine trees have …
The unique, beautiful and amazing animals of the Philippines
We all know that the Philippines is unique, and it has been since the dawn of time; leaving the islands with some quite incredible creatures. Both on land and in the …
The Rafflesia: The biggest blooming flower in the world
The Rafflesia flower which is found throughout much of Southeast Asia was discovered in 1818 by Dr Joseph Arnold, who named his new find after Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, the leader of the …