The local government of Bais City in Negros Oriental has declared a state of calamity following a massive wastewater spill from the Universal Robina Corporation Bais Distillery that polluted around 3,000 hectares within the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape (TSPS). Read more »
The Masinloc and Oyon Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape (MOBPLS) has been recognized as the country’s top locally managed marine protected area, winning first place in the 2025 Para El Mar Awards held in Iloilo City. Read more »
The Philippines could lose up to 30% of its coastal areas by 2050 due to rising sea levels, according to the Climate Change Commission (CCC). Read more »
Filipinos from different walks of life gathered on Saturday to take part in the 2025 International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day, the world’s largest volunteer movement for ocean and waterway protection. Read more »
The Department of Tourism (DOT) regional office in Eastern Visayas has expressed full support for the development of Mount Huraw in San Jose de Buan, Samar, as a rising mountaineering and ecotourism attraction. Read more »
The Southern Negros Coastal Development Management Council (SNCDMC) has made waves after being hailed as the Outstanding Network at the 2025 Para El Mar Awards held in Iloilo City. Read more »
