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Walk for the environment
The Social Action Center of the Bacolod Diocese and other environmental groups are leading what they call a “Walk for the Environment” November 28-29…
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Preventing wildlife extinction
Once again, the province of Negros Occidental commemorates Wildlife Month this November. Started in 2009 by virtue of a resolution passed by the Sang…
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Erratic weather condition
Once again, we are experiencing an erratic weather condition, a pattern that will likely persist because of the changing climatic situation of the wo…
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Sagay, Pulupandan nature tourism awardees
In spite of the severe environmental degradation in Negros Occidental, it has still a few remaining areas, which can be tapped for nature-based touri…
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Farewell, Abyan Awè Last of two parts
Edwin Abanil, who passed away September 21 due to serious illness, will be most remembered for his numerous contributions in the field of conservatio…
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Farewell, Abyan Awè 1st of two parts
It was a sad Monday for conservation community in Negros Occidental last week, September 21, when the pioneer Provincial Environment Management Offic…
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Biodiversity friendly products
I visited the 30 th Negros Trade Fair in Makati yesterday, and I was glad to see many products that are made of indigenous and recycled materials. On…
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Remembering William Oliver
In commemoration of William Oliver's 1 st year death anniversary September 10, two separate events will be held simultaneously today to honor his…
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The looming water crisis
It is quite ironic that a tropical country, like the Philippines, is now facing a problem on freshwater supply because several reservoirs, particular…
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The sad state of the Philippine eagles
It was another blow to the conservation movement when the Philippine Eagle ( Pithecophagajefferyi ) named Pamana was discovered dead with a gunshot w…
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Save the world's ancient mariners
Last week, photos of a man at the top of a tied marine turtle became viral in the Internet. A certain Jose Lastimado from Marabut town in Samar provi…
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From geothermal energy to solar power?
A few weeks ago, this paper reported that the Energy Development Corporation has secured the endorsement of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Oc…
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Too short, yet a meaningful life for Benjie
It was a shocking early morning Saturday for conservation community in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental province, when the news broke out that Benj…
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Forest protection a challenge
The province of Negros Occidental commemorated the 23 rd Provincial Environment Week last week, and numerous activities were initiated to remind the …
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Environmental standards in tourism
Two weekends ago, I was able to revisit Sipalay City in southern Negros Occidental, and somehow, I was amused with the development I saw, especially …
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Environment and Negros Island Region
Finally, two decades after the idea of creating the Negros Island Region was first floated, it has finally materialized with the issuance by Presiden…
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Biodiversity for sustainable development
Last May 26, the whole world once again commemorated the International Day of Biodiversity, on the theme “Biodiversity for Sustainable Development.” …
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Riossah Mae Pardiñan Recoperto
My cousin is missing. Please help us find her. Its been 2 days. The entire family is worried. It has been reported to the police and blotter has …
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Army worms infest Candoni barangay
Last Thursday, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Officer of Candoni, Nick Lachica II, posted photos on Facebook, showing the invasion …
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Forest fire in Mount Kanla-on
Last Holy Week, the peak season for mountaineering, another forest fire occurred in Mount Kanla-on Natural Park that basically wiped out the vegetati…
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