Tubbataha Reef National Park: A world wonder beneath the Sulu Sea
Two of the most famous reefs in the world are found in the same hemisphere. The Great Barrier Reef, in the Coral Sea off Queensland, Australia, and the Tubbataha Reef National …
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Mindoro dwarf buffalo making a comeback after near extinction
The rare Mindoro dwarf buffalo was facing extinction. In 2013, only 345 “Tamaraw” Buffalo were left in the Philippines, however, conservation efforts have greatly increased those numbers. An annual survey of the region of …
Thousands evacuated as Mount Mayon volcano glows red
More than 12,000 people have been evacuated from around the foot of one of the Philippines most famous volcanoes, Mount Mayon near Legaspi City. Yesterday the landmark was glowing red as lava …
Gates Foundation pledges $50 million to fight global Ebola epidemic
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged $50 million to support efforts in the rush to contain the Ebola epidemic that has already taken the lives of more than 2,300 …
Earthquake in eastern Indonesia sends people rushing into the street in terror
A strong and swift earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island Wednesday, causing panic among residents, who ran to the streets for safety. Authorities said there was …