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The new bishop in Oriental Mindoro urged the faithful to work together in protecting the Verde Island Passage (VIP), known as the “Amazon of the Oceans.” Bishop Moises Cuevas of Calapan said the marine seascape is facing “numerous threats,” such as overfishing, habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change, according to a report from the Catholic

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro: The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro has announced the initial release of the compensation for fishermen who were affected by an oil spill after a tanker sank in February this year.

THE Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Monday that Jenny has intensified into a typhoon but it will not likely hit land.

The coalition is planning a donation drive to benefit fisherfolk communities in Zambales, Palawan, Mindoro, and Batangas, as well as 'frontliners' in the West Philippine Sea

“Care for Our Common Home, Care for the Verde Island Passage,” Bishop Moises M. Cuevas.

CALAPAN CITY: There is sufficient supply of power in Oriental Mindoro and the rate being charged on customers here by Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (Ormeco) is competitive.

There’s a saying that goes, “Choose a job you really like, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” In the case of Jimmy de la Cruz, 37, a Mangyan from Puerto Galera, the job he came to love involves climbing and descending a portion of Mount Malasimbo several times a day,

CALAPAN CITY: The congressional franchise of a power distributor here that is set to expire this year is seen by stakeholders as one of the reasons why prospective big industry players are hesitant to invest in it.

“Donating school supplies for the elementary pupils of Wawa Elementary School is very much like a hero who saves people’s lives," said Martinez.

“Care for Our Common Home, Care for the Verde Island Passage,” Bishop Moises M. Cuevas.