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7M hectares of Philippine land are forested — and that s bad news

7M hectares of Philippine land are forested and that’s bad news The country has been vulnerable to massive flooding linked to deforestation. The coronavirus pandemic is also a catastrophe that arose from populations occupying wild animal habitats. BY KAROL ILAGAN May 12, 2021 | 02:04:00 PM Key findings: Forest loss persists in the Philippines even with a log ban and protection laws in place. Forest cover has remained the same since the first Aquino administration as losses in some parts of the country have eclipsed gains in others. The Mimaropa region – covering Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan – has seen the worst deforestation in recent years.

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Popular opposition halts a bridge project in a Philippine coral haven

PALAWAN, Philippines Nicole Tayag, 30, learned to snorkel at 5 when her father took her to the teeming waters of Coron to scout for potential tourist destinations back in 1995. One particularly biodiverse site they found was the Lusong coral garden, southwest of this island town in the Philippines’ Palawan province. “Even just at […]

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Sailing the Philippine Islands: A Cruising Guide

Sailing the Philippine Islands: A Cruising Guide Category: Features | 10 Min Read The Republic of the Philippines are a scattering of islands in the north Pacific Ocean often said to resemble a man kneeling in prayer. South of Taiwan, north of Indonesia and east of Vietnam they have been a popular stopping point for boats and yachts sailing to and from mainland Asia for many decades. A great destination for long distance bluewater cruisers to come explore and spend time island hopping, the Philippine Islands occupy approximately 116,000 square miles ranking the small country the 72nd largest in the world. However, the nation boasts over 7,100 islands, making it a diverse and exciting destination.

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美菲军演，美军最新炮艇机AC-130J上阵，恐吓中国牛轭礁渔船？

美菲军演，美军最新炮艇机AC-130J上阵，恐吓中国牛轭礁渔船？
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The Palawan Massacre: The Story from One of its Few Survivors

The Palawan Massacre: The Story from One of its Few Survivors
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