5 years of river cleanup: SMC removes 8.5 M tons of waste

SAN Miguel Corporation (SMC) recently marked five years of cleaning up major rivers and river systems — a continuing effort that has, as of end-June, removed around 8.5 million metric tons of silt and solid waste from 10 key waterways in and around Metro Manila. Launched in 2020, the initiative, dubbed Better Rivers PH, aims… Read More 5 years of river cleanup: SMC removes 8.5 M tons of waste

Zambales fishers welcome gov’t assist in ‘payao’ fishing

By E.H.  Edejer | July 7, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales — Local fishermen see good news amid Chinese bullying on West Philippine Sea (WPS), as the Zambales provincial government announced the planned acquisition of a modern harvester boat and three ancillary vessels for payao fishing. Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said on Monday, July 7, that the… Read More Zambales fishers welcome gov’t assist in ‘payao’ fishing

Coast Guard rescues two fishermen off Bataan

ORION, Bataan — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued two elderly fishermen off this town on Monday, July 7, a day after they were reported missing at sea. The fishermen, identified as Crispin Mendoza,70, and Rogelio Pascual, 71, both of Barangay Lusongan, Orion, reportedly went out fishing Sunday despite bad weather. CGS Bataan Station Commander… Read More Coast Guard rescues two fishermen off Bataan