The Philippines has retained its “Tier 1” ranking in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report of the U.S. State Department, marking the 10th straight year that the country has met the highest global standards in combating human trafficking. Read more »
The Masinloc and Oyon Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape (MOBPLS) has been recognized as the country’s top locally managed marine protected area, winning first place in the 2025 Para El Mar Awards held in Iloilo City. Read more »
The Southern Negros Coastal Development Management Council (SNCDMC) has made waves after being hailed as the Outstanding Network at the 2025 Para El Mar Awards held in Iloilo City. Read more »
Danao City in northern Cebu is putting the spotlight on one of its most treasured ecotourism sites as the Tawsan Mangrove Forest EcoPark marks its first year this Tourism Month. Read more »
The United States deployed two warships to waters near Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday, just days after a collision between Chinese navy and coast guard vessels while attempting to block a Philippine Coast Guard ship in the disputed South China Sea. Read more »
In a peaceful yet powerful demonstration, small-scale fishermen across coastal provinces recently launched “Kinse Kilometro Para sa Tao," a protest urging stricter enforcement of the 15-kilometer fishing zone reserved for municipal fishing. Their message: protect the sea, protect the people. Read more »
