How mangrove forests can rebound – and it’s thanks to climate change
Humans have become adept at destroying natural habitats. Indeed, we’re so good at it we’ve changed the very makeup and climate of our planet. But there may be signs the …
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Philippine weather chiefs: Don’t take approach of TD Samuel lightly
The Philippine state weather bureau has urged people not to take Tropical Depression Samuel lightly, as it is expected to intensify into a tropical storm. In a press briefing at …
Birdwatchers gather in Paoay for glimpse of giant cormorant
Eager birdwatchers are congregating around a lake near Paoay, Ilocos Norte, to witness the return of migratory great cormorants. The return of the bird will even be marked by a …
El Nido to face six-month ‘rehabilitation’ — but won’t be closed like Boracay
The Palawan town of El Nido will is set for a six-month environmental rehabilitation — but it won’t be closed to tourists like Boracay. Speaking today (Wednesday, November 14), Tourism …
Magnitude six earthquake hits the southern Philippines
A magnitude six earthquake has shaken Lanao Del Sur, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has announced. The quake struck the municipality of Balindong in Lanao Del Sur …
Dozens feared dead after Typhoon Rosita sets off deadly landslides
Dozens are missing and feared dead after Typhoon Rosita caused landslides and flash floods across the north of Luzon Island. In one case alone, at least 30 people are believed …
Evacuations ordered as Typhoon Rosita bears down on the Philippines
Coastal communities in Isabela and Cagayan provinces are being evacuated as Typhoon Rosita bears down on the Philippines. Storm warning levels have been raised today (Monday, October 29) as the …
A day after tourists return to Boracay, trash found dumped on beach
A day after the reopening of Boracay, environment chiefs have shared pictures of trash dumped on the supposedly “pristine” white-sand beach. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) today …
Final list: 157 hotels now approved for operation on Boracay
As Boracay prepares to welcome the return of tourists tomorrow, a final tally of “compliant” hotels has listed 157 premises offering 7,308 rooms. Speaking today (Thursday, October 25) Environment Secretary …
Ex-mayor under fire after boasting on Facebook of illegal turtle eggs
An ex-mayor from the southern Philippines is under investigation after she posted pictures of herself cooking endangered turtle eggs on Facebook. Maria Esperanza Corazon Rillera, a former Mayor of Titay, …
Rehabilitation of Manila’s Pasig River wins international award
The rehabilitation of the Manila’s Pasig River has been recognised with an international environmental award. The urban waterway beat China’s Yangtze River in the first Asia RiverPrize Awards. Officials from …
Crackdown: Dropping trash on Boracay could earn you six months in jail
A zero-tolerance approach to littering has been announced after trash was found on Boracay’s waterfront just hours after it reopened to local tourists. The Department of the Interior and Local …
Trash spotted on beach just hours after Boracay Island’s ‘soft opening’
Within hours of Boracay’s ‘soft opening’ to local tourists, netizens have posted evidence of trash being dropped along the newly “rehabilitated” shoreline. As a result of the images going viral …
READ: List of 68 hotels approved to operate when Boracay reopens
Tourism bosses have released a list of the 68 hotels and guesthouses approved for operation after Boracay reopens to tourism later this month. As of today (Friday, October 12) there …
Only 67 Boracay hotels meet environmental standards as reopening looms
Just weeks away from the island’s reopening, only 67 Boracay establishments have so far complied with various environmental laws. Sophie Manuel, Regional Director of the Environmental Management Bureau, made the …
Orionids meteor shower to dazzle in the Philippines this month
The Orionids meteor shower will be visible in the Philippines this month, as the earth passes through dust released by Halley’s Comet. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration …
Typhoon Queenie intensifies as it enters Philippine Area of Responsibility
Typhoon Kong-rey has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and adopted its local name of Queenie. Queenie today (Monday, October 1) became the Philippines’ 17th tropical cyclone so far …
Death toll of Sulawesi tsunami and quake could be in the thousands
The death toll following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi has passed 800 — and continues to rise. The national disaster agency confirmed today …
Indonesian island of Sulawesi struck by massive quake and tsunami
The Philippines has expressed condolences to Indonesia after a massive earthquake and the tsunami that it triggered struck Sulawesi island, claiming nearly 400 lives. In a statement today (Saturday, September …
Water sports to be banned for limited number of visitors to Boracay
Tourist chiefs have announced further restrictions on visitors to Boracay — including a water sports ban and a daily arrivals limit of 6,405. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat today (Friday, September …
Confirmed death toll continues to rise after catastrophic landslides
The numbers of confirmed deaths caused by the two recent catastrophic landslides in the Philippines continues to rise. As of today (Saturday, September 22), the death toll of the catastrophe …
At least 21 dead as landslide engulfs dozens of homes in Naga City
At least 21 people are confirmed dead and more than 50 remain buried alive after a landslide in Naga City, Cebu. The landslide today (Thursday, September 20) buried about 60 …
Duterte hints at mining ban after landslide claimed dozens of lives
As rescuers continue to search for landslide survivors, President Duterte has said it is again time for a serious look at mining practices. The president made the remark today (Monday, …
Dozens feared dead after landslide swamps Ompong evacuation centre
A landslide triggered by typhoon Ompong have left at least 32 people dead and 29 more missing in Itogon, Benguet, the town’s mayor has said. Mayor Victorio Palangdan said today …
At least 14 confirmed dead as typhoon Mangkhut leaves Philippine territory
Fourteen people have been confirmed dead as typhoon Mangkhut leaves the Philippines and bears down on China. The storm — which was known locally as Ompong — tore a destructive …
Two female police officers and young girl first victims of typhoon Ompong
Two emergency service personnel and a young girl have become the first recorded casualties of typhoon Ompong. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council executive director Ricardo Jaladhe said the …