Being the pioneer at protecting and preserving Verde Island Passage (VIP) for roughly two decades already, the work and initiatives of Lopez-led First Gen Corporation and ABS-CBN Foundation will serve as the foundation for ‘scalable solutions’ to be pursued at that marine protected area (MPA)...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has acknowledged that there would be ‘major environmental concerns’ that have to be seriously scrutinized and weighed on proposed energy projects that will traverse some stretch of the Verde Island Passage – not just with offshore wind farm developments, but...
Eduardo Legarda (third from left) of Atrevidos and his crew won the two-day sailing event. Also pictured are Edgar Krohn (third from right), general manager of Club Punta Fuego; Gibby Peñaflor (second from right), vice president of sales and marketing at Landco Pacific Corporation; and Monchu...
PAG-ASA ISLAND, Palawan--Senators who flew to Pag-asa island on Thursday, May 16, personally encountered China's bullying when it comes to asserting its claim over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), and were met with verbal challenges on the radio to leave their supposed territory. Senate President...
CEBU CITY – An online petition has been launched to save hundreds of trees in Poro town, Camotes, Cebu from being chopped down. THESE trees in Poro town, Camotes, Cebu may be cut to give way to a road-widening project. An online petition has been launched to save them. (Santo Nino Parish Poro)...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism-6 donated eight electric tricycles for key government institutions that provide pivotal services to tourists and people in the world-famous Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan. THE Department of Tourism donated eight electric tricycles (e-trikes) to key...
Many offshore wind investors may end up abandoning their proposed projects as both government and private sector advocates have been intensifying calls and activities for reinforced protection of the Verde Island Passage (VIP). A highly placed source indicated that a multinational company along...
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has been asked to revoke the permit of a security agency over its role in the alleged illegal takeover of a property at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. PHOTO shows villas located at the Licerio Estates at world-famous...
DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga (left), 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan (Facebook) House Minority Leader 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan believes that the newly-launched Task Force Homonhon will go...
ILOILO CITY – The designated food terminal for Panay Island in San Miguel town, Iloilo province has embraced e-commerce. THE San Miguel Public Market and Farmers Bagsakan Complex in San Miguel town, Iloilo province. (Tara Yap) The digital portal for the San Miguel Public Market and...
AFP chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner and PNP-DPCR director Maj. Gen. Edgar Alan Okubo lead the multi-sectoral outreach program at the Pag-asa Island, which is located in the West Philippine Sea. (photo: Metrobank Foundation) Residents of Pag-asa Island in Palawan were treated to free medical...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (center) distributing financial assistance to students at the West Visayas State University Medical Center Cultural Center (Speaker's Office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez led the distribution of cash assistance in the...
