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ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – For Roberto “Ka Dodoy” Ballon, awards are not the end goal. They are reminders of the work still left to do. The 2021 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee from Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay has spent over three decades restoring mangroves and organizing small-scale fisherfolk. His grassroots work has revivedContinue Reading
A Chinese-led team of marine scientists has discovered the deepest-known chemosynthetic ecosystem on Earth, capturing never-before-seen images of thriving sea life at depths of more than 9,000 meters in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The groundbreaking expedition, led by researchers aboard the manned submersible Fendouzhe (which means “Striver” in Chinese), exploredContinue Reading
Birds have long been one of the most closely observed creatures—studied by scientists and admired by millions of birdwatchers. But despite our fascination with these feathered marvels, a five-year genetic study has completely rewritten what we thought we knew about their evolutionary history. The research, conducted by an international teamContinue Reading
Tiny plastic particles are infiltrating every corner of the planet—crawling up food chains, swirling in the oceans, settling onto mountaintops, and even accumulating inside our bodies. But beyond the alarming presence of microplastics everywhere, a new and unexpected danger is emerging: they may be supercharging bacteria to become resistant toContinue Reading
South Cotabato, Philippines – Scientists and environmental experts have embarked on a groundbreaking research to identify and propagate plants and trees capable of thriving in metal-rich areas—a vital step in ensuring environmental protection in mining zones. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau-12 (MGB-12) has partnered with the University of Mindanao (UM)Continue Reading
Residents captured an 18-foot crocodile along the coast of Barangay Kiniktal in Languyan, Tawi-Tawi, creating a buzz in the community. This massive reptile is among the largest of its kind ever reported in the Philippines, a country known for its diverse crocodilian population. According to an Unang Balita report onContinue Reading
The addition of two new Ramsar sites reinforces the Philippines’ commitment to preserving vital ecosystems that support biodiversity, protect communities, and sustain livelihoods. In significant boost for environmental preservation, the Sibugay Wetland Nature Reserve (SWNR) in Zamboanga Sibugay and the Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve (DCMR) on Siargao Island have beenContinue Reading
