U.S. Peace Corps hosts workshop on marine protection in Puerto Galera

MANILA | December 17, 2024 — From December 2 to 6, the United States Peace Corps, in collaboration with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), hosted its second workshop on Marine Protected Area (MPA) management in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro.  The event brought together 23 Peace Corps Volunteers, 47 local government partners, and 12… Read More U.S. Peace Corps hosts workshop on marine protection in Puerto Galera

PH denies China’s environmental damage claim vs. BRP Sierra Madre

By Priam Nepomuceno | July 9, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Tuesday belied China’s claims that the Philippine Navy ship BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) is causing massive environmental damage to the Ayungin Shoal. “The accusation against the Philippines by so-called ‘Chinese experts’ is false and a… Read More PH denies China’s environmental damage claim vs. BRP Sierra Madre