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July 24, 2011
Palawan underground river runs 7th in world wonders voting

MANILA, Philippines (July 24, 2011) - World celebrities and presidents take time out to vote on their favorite 7 wonders of nature and even Malacañang is caught in the frenzy as it reiterates its call to Filipinos to continue voting for the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) in Palawan province as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

MANILA, Philippines (July 24, 2011) - World celebrities and presidents take time out to vote on their favorite 7 wonders of nature and even Malacañang is caught in the frenzy as it reiterates its call to Filipinos to continue voting for the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) in Palawan province as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte announced over state-run radio dzRB that from No. 11, the PPUR is already No. 7 in the latest results of the ongoing worldwide voting.

June 20, 2011
Green turtle rescued and released

Minalabac Camarines Sur (June 20 2011) - A large tropical green turtle (Chelonian mydas) was released back to sea after it was trapped in a fish net in Ragay Gulf off Bagulatao, a coastal village here.

Minalabac Camarines Sur (June 20 2011) - A large tropical green turtle (Chelonian mydas) was released back to sea after it was trapped in a fish net in Ragay Gulf off Bagulatao, a coastal village here.

Town Mayor Gil Basmayor Jr., said Philip Oco, a fisherman who caught the turtle, turned over the sea animal to authorities upon learning that it is already included in the list of endangered species.

June 17, 2011
Black Coral and the Cost of Fashion

There is something about black. Black dresses, black tie dinners, Johnny Cash, black pearl jewelry and a black pearl necklace. Black is classic. Black is cool. As long as it is not black coral. Black coral has been harvested to decimating levels. It can be found in the Caribbean waters off of Mexico and Belize. These countries are beginning to protect the coral, but it is still being poached and decimated.

By Connor R Sullivan

There is something about black. Black dresses, black tie dinners, Johnny Cash, black pearl jewelry and a black pearl necklace. Black is classic. Black is cool. As long as it is not black coral. Black coral has been harvested to decimating levels. It can be found in the Caribbean waters off of Mexico and Belize. These countries are beginning to protect the coral, but it is still being poached and decimated.

February 25, 2011
Green

President Noynoy Aquino’s ceremonial tree planting at San Antonio, Ocampo, Camarines Sur last February 23 was a welcome boost to both the National Greening Program (NGP) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and to the Camarines Sur Provincial Government which had launched the “El Verde Movement.”

February 24, 2011
Cam Sur's El Verde Movement Gains Support

PILI, Camarines Sur ---- While trying to beat a slot for the Guinness World Book of World Records by overpowering India for its record of 50 million trees, the local government of Camarines Sur also wants to send a message of hope for a greener province by showcasing the importance of flora and more vegetation to our environment.

PILI, Camarines Sur ---- While trying to beat a slot for the Guinness World Book of World Records by overpowering India for its record of 50 million trees, the local government of Camarines Sur also wants to send a message of hope for a greener province by showcasing the importance of flora and more vegetation to our environment.

This message did not only capture the support of the local constituents of Camarines Sur but other organizations as well who have already pledged their support and commitment to simultaneously plant trees on February 23.

February 7, 2011
Camarines Sur to Plant 500k Trees

PILI, Camarines Sur, Feb.4 2011 (PIA) ---- The local government of Camarines Sur, in line with President Benigno Aquino’s directive to promote the sustainable use of our natural resources is all geared up for the launching of El Verde Movement scheduled to take place before the end of this month.

PILI, Camarines Sur, Feb.4 2011 (PIA) ---- The local government of Camarines Sur, in line with President Benigno Aquino’s directive to promote the sustainable use of our natural resources is all geared up for the launching of El Verde Movement scheduled to take place before the end of this month.

February 1, 2011
Albay Establishes Climate Change Academy

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 29 2011 –- Albay Gov. Joey Sarte Salceda has established the Climate Change Academy (CCA), a first of its kind in the country to provide focused competency development program for adaptation, disaster risk reduction and management.

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 29 2011 –- Albay Gov. Joey Sarte Salceda has established the Climate Change Academy (CCA), a first of its kind in the country to provide focused competency development program for adaptation, disaster risk reduction and management.

The Climate Change Academy will hold environmental classes at the Bicol University campuses starting this year as stipulated in Executive Order No. 2011-02.

April 20, 2009
Cardinal Leads Awardees for Environmental Heroism

MANILA, April 16, 2009- Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales leads the 2009 Fr. Neri Satur Awardees for Environmental Heroism.

MANILA, April 16, 2009- Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales leads the 2009 Fr. Neri Satur Awardees for Environmental Heroism.

Heherson Alvarez, Presidential Adviser on Global Warming and Climate Change Secretary said that Rosales is recognized as an instrument of environmental activism.

The awarding ceremony will be held at the NBN 4 studio in Visayas Avenue, Quezon City on April 18, 2009.