Save The Philippine Seas

Last week, we told you about some of our favorite Pinoy foodstuffs that are way better souvenirs than shells and corals.  For part 2 of this feature, here are a few non-food items that we like and that are not only better souvenirs than shells, a couple of these are actually good for your health [...]

There’s a lot of talk about this ‘going green’ phenomenon. Everyone seems to be hopping on the ‘save-our-planet’ bandwagon, but rare are those who pledge commitment. It’s like what they say, “many are called but few are chosen.” Taking it far beyond lip service, are the earth-warriors of Save the Philippine Seas. “Save the Philippines [...]

The basis of the Writ of Kalikasan rests in Article II, Section 16 on the Declaration of Principles and State Policies of the 1987 Constitution, which states that, “The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature”. This [...]

Save Philippine Seas is ONE with EII-Philippines and PAWS in the fight to save our seas.  We are reposting here the press release sent out by EII-Phils. about this event tomorrow.  Please come join us! ————————————————- MEDIA ADVISORY What: JAPAN DOLPHIN DAY 2011, INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST AGAINST DOLPHIN SLAUGHTER IN JAPAN A world-wide peaceful and [...]

Save Palawan Seas Foundation of Jewelmer is bringing Dr. Kent Carpenter to Manila to give a talk about, “Scientific Discovery and the Urgent Need for Conservation at the Philippine Epicenter of Marine Biodiversity.” In other words, what this site is about: saving the Philippine seas. Dr. Kent Carpenter is one of the leading lights in marine [...]

Save Philippine Seas (SPS), our three-month old movement, is nominated in TWO categories at the first Globe Tatt Awards: The Advocate and #Thought-Mover. The organization’s thought mover hashtag are #savePHseas and #reefwatchPH. Save the Philippines Seas (SPS) is an independent movement that was first organized by 4 people, who acted upon a report on April 9, [...]

The Philippines bolstered its status as a premier dive destination by raking in top placements in all four major award categories at the 19th Marine Diving Fair held last July 8 to 10 in Tokyo, Japan. The country was voted into both Best Diving Area and Best Dreaming Area lists alongside such heavyweights as the [...]

Since 2000, non-profit environmental organization Seacology has been working with various barangays in the Philippines, developing and implementing sustainable livelihood programs that benefit the local community and preserve the environment at the same time.  One of the new programs is in the coastal village of Malhiao in Moalboal, Cebu, where Ferdie Marcelo, a Seacology Field Representative in the [...]