Environment

Public urged to contribute images of oil spill for forecast models

The University of the Philippines-Diliman Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) encouraged the public to contribute images of the oil spill of the sunken motor tanker (MT) Princess Impress along with its time and location for scientists to develop more accurate forecasts models.

Hour of darkness for bright future: Earth Hour 2022

Did you know that we humankind are also beating a deadline? Most of us may not be aware but as of now we only have seven years to take necessary steps to hit before the 2030 deadline.

Mindoro Oriental oil spill expected to reach Calapan waters in 3 days

Experts from the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) reported that the oil spill from the sunken ship in Oriental Mindoro is expected to reach the shorelines of Calapan in three days.

Researchers discover new cockroach species; named it after a Pokemon

A team of entomologists from the Philippines and Singapore discovered a new cockroach species in Singapore and named it after a Pokemon character.

Owner of sunken tanker apologizes, commits continuous clean-up efforts

The company owner of the sunken MT Princess Empress on Sunday, March 12, issued an apology to those affected by the Mindoro Oriental oil spill and assured its continued efforts to lessen the impact of the incident, especially in the environment.

Calapan barbershop to collect cut hair to help Oriental Mindoro oil spill cleanup

A local barbershop in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro is collecting cut hair to help oil spill clean up in the province.

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