Read more about the article Philippine locals lose hope as China-funded bridge threatens ‘biologically priceless’ Paradise Reef
Leo Manila, 61, is one of the last few fishermen remaining in the area. Photo by Geela Garcia

Philippine locals lose hope as China-funded bridge threatens ‘biologically priceless’ Paradise Reef

If a proposed China-funded bridge connecting Samal Island and Davao City went ahead, the rich marine ecosystem of Paradise Reef will be threatened, marine biologists say.

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Read more about the article Davao’s volunteer coast guards recycle single-use plastic wastes into hollow blocks
Davao City's Bantay Dagat conducted a coastal clean-up at the shoreline of Barangay Daliao, Toril in 2021. (Photo from City Government of Davao's Facebook page)

Davao’s volunteer coast guards recycle single-use plastic wastes into hollow blocks

Single-use plastic wastes collected by volunteer coast guards on a weekly coastal clean-up drive were recycled into hollow blocks and paver bricks for Php 13 each.

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Read more about the article Yes, the iconic Philippine eagle in 1,000-piso bill exists!
Photo from Philippine Eagle Foundation's Facebook page

Yes, the iconic Philippine eagle in 1,000-piso bill exists!

Following a social media post that went viral, Davao Today attests that the Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) - as seen in the 1,000-piso polymer banknote - exists and can be seen live at the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) in Brgy. Calinan this city.

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Read more about the article Bird on a wire: Groups protect Philippine eagles from power lines
A Philippine eagle. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Eagle Foundation)

Bird on a wire: Groups protect Philippine eagles from power lines

A Philippine eagle. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Eagle Foundation) DAVAO CITY, Philippines –  The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF), along with the local government of Arakan and Cotabato Electric Cooperative Incorporated…

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