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Wayward whale that swam 400 kms upriver to Montreal found dead
The giant creature had been seen last week swimming in the Saint Lawrence river, diving against the backdrop of the Montreal skyline
Wayward whale takes city break in Montreal
The giant creature has been swimming in the St Lawrence river against the backdrop of the Montreal skyline – hundreds of kilometers from the waters it usually calls home
Coronavirus lockdown aids in cleanup of filthy Baguio river
Nearly a year ago, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said the Balili River in Baguio City was dirtier than Manila Bay
Rappler Talk: How BPOs, human resources are dealing with coronavirus
Rappler talks to Darwin Rivers, founder and president of Philippines HR Group on the crucial role of human resource management in saving companies and jobs amid the pandemic
New coronavirus cluster linked to different South Korean church
The Grace River Church continued holding services despite repeated government requests for the public to avoid group activities, including religious meetings
MMDA extends free ferry ride until March 31
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is also eyeing 3 more ferry stations in Manila, Makati, and Pasig
LOOK: Cebu’s ‘dead’ Butuanon river
The river tested positive for the poliovirus on February 15
Kaliwa Dam access road construction broke the law – Imee Marcos
The construction of an access road to the dam site proceeded without the consent of indigenous peoples or an environmental permit, says the head of the Senate committee on cultural communities
Cebu waterways off-limits to public after poliovirus found in river
Aside from closing off waterways, local government units will be intensifying their vaccination and information campaigns against the polio virus
Pasig River ferry service relaunched, free until January 31
The ferry will run from Pinagbuhatan in Pasig City to Escolta in Manila
Fired Google engineers seek U.S. federal probe
Four employees claim they were fired in retaliation for their labor organization efforts
Girl dies, several feared missing as French river bridge collapses
Over 60 rescue workers, including divers, and 40 police are taking part in the search for survivors
Duterte abolishes Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission
Just a few days ago, President Duterte says the famous river is already 'clean'
NBA docks Clippers $50,000 for Rivers' Kawhi injury comments
The Clippers sit out Kawhi Leonard in a marquee clash due to injury but coach Doc Rivers issues a statement 'inconsistent' to the star's health status
2 workers injured after Baguio bridge’s wall collapses
One of the worker's legs was crushed, police say
Duterte says Pasig River 'already clean,' wants river rehab body abolished
(UPDATED) Describing efforts to clean the famous river as a 'waste of time,' President Rodrigo Duterte says Congress should scrap the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission
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Cynthia Villar wants to drastically cut Pasig River rehab body’s budget
Senator Cynthia Villar wants the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission's budget for 2020 to be cut by half and claims that the body should not be doing relocation projects
MMDA says P200M needed to remove 2 rocks from potential ferry terminal
Senator Angara, who chairs the committee on finance, is taken aback: 'Tatanggal lang ng dalawang bato? Anong klaseng bato 'yan?'
Pasig River bridge grants allow hiring of Chinese blue-collar workers – DPWH
The DPWH says this arrangement is allowed in the agreement that Manila signed with Beijing in May 2019
Residents warned vs swimming in Davao River amid polio outbreak
(UPDATED) Davao City Health Officer Josephine Villafuerte says the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine confirmed the presence of the poliovirus in the Davao River after conducting sampling and testing in August
Duterte fires Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission executive director
(3rd UPDATE) President Rodrigo Duterte does not say why he has axed Jose Antonio Goitia, but has threatened to throw him into the Pasig River
Huge fish from Pasig River not safe to eat
It's good news that fish have started to appear in the Pasig River, but they're not good enough to eat just yet because of high coliform
3 teens rescued from Pasig River by dredging crew
River Warriors of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission save the teens, who had not expected the current to be that strong
Justice Reyes: Instead of West PH Sea, spend on Pasig river
Other Duterte appointees in the Supreme Court defend President Duterte in a petition that accuses the government of neglect in the West Philippine Sea
Baguio's Balili River has 'far worse' fecal coliform level than Manila Bay
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources says the Balili River in Baguio City 'has severely deteriorated'
Google hails Puerto Princesa Underground River with a Doodle
Google users can see an illustration of the Puerto Princesa Underground River by artist David Lu on the search engine's homepage
Searching for the source of microplastics in European rivers
Around 8 million tons of plastic end up in the world's oceans every year
Greenpeace sounds alarm over plastic pollution in UK rivers
'We are witnessing just the tip of a plastics iceberg,' it said.
Head of 32,000-year-old wolf found in Russian Arctic
Research shows the animal died about 32,000 years ago in the Pleistocene epoch, when the most recent Ice Age occurred
PRRC to speed up projects after low completion rate in 2018
The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission says it will be on track to finish its projects by 2019
COA: Most funds for waterways rehab used in 2018, but projects unfinished
The Commission on Audit says the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission failed to anticipate problems in the implementation of projects for waterways
Clippers fined over Kawhi Leonard 'tampering'
The NBA slaps a $50,000 fine on the Los Angeles Clippers after coach Doc Rivers heaped praise on Toronto star Kawhi Leonard
World's rivers loaded with antibiotics waste – study
Scientists find one or more common antibiotics – whose concentrations exceed set safety levels – in two-thirds of 711 samples taken from rivers in 72 countries, they tell a meeting of environmental toxicologists in Helsinki
Cleanup of Nairobi rivers uncovers grisly find of 14 bodies
Most of the dead found are babies and children
Keeping the Enchanted River 'bluer than blue': A lesson on conservation and community
The Enchanted River's Blue Lagoon is one of the most visited places in Hinatuan
NCIP calls for suspension of Chico River project
The Cordillera People's Alliance and other indigenous peoples groups say that the free, prior and informed consent of the communities in Katabbogan and Pinococ in Pinukpuk, Kalinga, was not obtained
Boeing plane skids into Florida river in crash-landing, no fatalities
All 136 passengers and 7 aircrew on board had been accounted for
SC orders gov't to answer petition vs P3.69-B China loan deal
(UPDATED) This also means that effectively there is no TRO, for now, against the loan agreement
Makabayan bloc goes to Supreme Court to stop P3.69-B loan deal with China
Opposition lawmakers say several provisions of the loan agreement with China for the Chico River irrigation project violate the 1987 Constitution
SM Prime Holdings adopts Parañaque River, estuary
SM Prime Holdings will help the government improve the water quality of the Parañaque River and Estero de Gallina to the point where they can support aquatic life
Reed Bank not collateral to China loan? Carpio rebuts Duterte gov't
Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio counters the claims of government officials who sought to downplay his warning against the repercussions of a government loan from China
Philippines has no say in loan deals with China – Panelo
The Duterte administration has no choice but to abide by China's terms since it is only the borrower while China is the lender, says Malacañang
Carpio raises alarm over Chico River deal: China 'can take' gas-rich Reed Bank
If the Philippines can't pay off its loans to China, Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio says 'for sure, we will lose in all arbitrations'
Manila Bay rehab: Why the bay can't be saved in 6 months
If the Pasig River case is to be followed, it will take years – or even decades – to save Manila Bay
LOOK: Oil spill in Davao del Norte river
The Philippine Coast Guard says it will conduct an investigation to determine the liability of the company responsible for the oil spill
What happens if the Philippines can't pay off loans from China?
(UPDATED) Senatorial candidate Neri Colmenares raises the alarm over the looming Chinese debt trap. The finance department shrugs off fears and says the Philippines can pay off the debt.
Residents near Brazil dam disaster exposed to illness, expert warns
Residents face an increased risk of dengue, yellow fever, infectious diseases, and psychological problems
Millions in India gather for world's largest religious event
More than 100 million devotees over the next 48 days are converging in India's sacred rivers during the Kumbh Mela
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