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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 Big fishing vessels seen in Davao City’s municipal fishing waters
TWILIGHT FISHING. A fisherman casts his net at nightfall in Naawan, Misamis Oriental. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)

Big fishing vessels seen in Davao City’s municipal fishing waters

Some 100 fishermen from the coastal village of Lasang, this city, sought the help of the Sangguniang Panglunsod Tuesday to curb regular encroachment of big vessels in the coastal waters that they claimed has robbed them of their chance to catch fish in this part of the Davao Gulf.

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