Tag: Eco-tourism
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Senator Legarda Advocates for Sustainable Development Over Mining in Antique
Senator Loren Legarda has once again voiced her strong opposition to the proposed mining operations in Antique, emphasizing the need for sustainable development instead. Speaking at the Philippine Resilience Awards at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on November 25, 2024, and further elaborating on February 10, 2025, Legarda highlighted the dangers that mining…
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New Power Line Brings Relief to Indigenous Community in Ilocos Norte
In a significant upgrade to the electrical infrastructure, the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) has successfully completed a new single-phase primary line in the town of Adams, Ilocos Norte, marking a major improvement in power reliability for the local Indigenous Peoples (IPs) community. The project, costing PHP5 million, was ceremonially energized on December 23, 2024,…
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Batangas Unveils New Center to Safeguard Verde Island Passage’s Rich Marine Life
In a significant move to protect the Verde Island Passage, known globally as the epicenter of marine biodiversity, Batangas Province has inaugurated the Verde Island Passage Marine Biodiversity Center (VIP-MBC). The opening ceremony, held on December 7, 2024, at the Montemaria International Pilgrimage and Conference Center, was attended by key figures including Governor Hermilando Mandanas…
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