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What began more than six decades ago as a battle between the United States and the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) for space hegemony has metamorphosed into a “battle of the billionaires” on who would lead outer space tourism for the mass market. On July 11 and July 20,...

Authorities seized approximately 150 tons of fossilized giant clam shells during a raid in Sofronio Espaniola, Palawan on Monday, June 28. The giant clam shells were confiscated from the four local residents in King’s Paradise Island Resort, Barangay Panitian, Sofronio Espaniola, Palawan during...

Beware of individuals posing as researchers only to harvest giant clams for illicit trade. CLAMMY HANDS? -- A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) diver carefully re-seeds a giant clam on March 11, 2021. (FILE PHOTO) This was the warning of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary...

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday urged the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to drive away Chinese fishermen who might be continually harvesting giant clams in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) illegally. Hontiveros said these giant clams, locally known as ‘taklobo,’ should be protected, as clearly...

The holiday season gets brighter as Araneta City and some of your favorite stars join together – virtually this time around – to light up the iconic Giant Christmas Tree at the City of Firsts on November 14, Saturday. This much-anticipated Christmas tradition, now on its 39th year, is bringing...