Rappler's latest stories on tubbataha reefs
Tubbataha’s Angelique Songco receives biodiversity award
Songco receives the KfW Bernhard Grzimek Prize for her exemplary work in protecting the reef’s extraordinary biodiversity while also meeting the needs of the local population and tourists
Navy, Air Force, civilian volunteers join search for missing diver
'Wescom, in coordination with various stakeholders, will continue conducting the joint search and rescue operations despite inclement weather,' says the Western Command as authorities and civilian volunteers search for diver Bryan Nazareno
Coast Guard searches for missing diver in Tubbataha Reef
The Philippine Coast Guard says diver Bryan Nazareno has been missing since June 3
Eroding Bird Islet threatens seabirds at Tubbataha
The Tubbataha Management Office says the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is home to no less than 100 species of birds It serves as the main rookery and breeding ground of these birds
CA acquits 12 Chinese fishermen of poaching at Tubbataha Reef
The fishermen are now in a temporary shelter pending their deportation to China
'Eternal gratitude': Aquino meets Prince of Monaco
The visit of Prince Albert II as the Philippines and Monaco celebrate the 10th anniversary of their diplomatic ties
Prince Albert II of Monaco to visit PH next week
The Philippine itinerary of the visiting monarch a known advocate of stronger marine environmental protection includes a trip to Palawan and the Tubbataha Reefs National Park
How did SC justices decide key cases in 2014-2016?
We look back at landmark decisions by this batch of SC justices – between the latest appointment of Jardeleza in August 2014 and Villarama’s early retirement in January 2016
Expedition Shark: Why we need to protect these predators
A team of scientists from the Philippines Europe and America conduct a 10 day expedition in the Tubbataha Reef
Boats carrying endangered shells intercepted in Cebu
The highly valued Trochus niloticus shells may have come from the Tubbataha Reef Natural Park say government conservation officials
MILF returns weapons, Binay allies, Tubbataha damage | The wRap
MILF returns 16 firearms seized from the SAF Senators say the Vice President’s allies may be liable for money laundering The United States pays the Philippines for Tubbataha reef damages
US pays Philippines P87M for Tubbataha damage
UPDATED The Philippines received this full amount on January 20 the Department of Foreign Affairs says
Aquino ratings, military on Abu Sayyaf, ISIS beheading | The wRap
The Aquino administration’s ratings recover after a record low The Philippine military puts pressure on the Abu Sayyaf after a deadly encounter ISIS beheads a US aid worker and 18 Syrians
Tubbataha, Mt Hamiguitan 'most treasured' parks in ASEAN
The declaration by ASEAN environmental ministers brings the number of ASEAN Heritage Parks in the Philippines to 7 out of the total 35
Miriam Santiago, Bello push for VFA termination
But most lawmakers as well as the President are more inclined to review the PH US agreement than end it
US to pay PH P87M for damage to World Heritage Site
UPDATED The amount represents the P58M that the Philippines asked the US and the P28M fuel and repair costs incurred by the Coast Guard It is lower than environmentalists estimates of P737 8M to P1 2B
US should volunteer to pay for Tubbataha damage – Miriam
Senator Miriam Santiago also argues that while it is not a signatory to the UNCLOS the US is bound by international law to pay for the damage on the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Rappler Newscast | September 16, 2014
State of calamity in cities towns around Mayon SC: Aquino can seek compensation for Tubbataha damages US bobms ISIS for the first time
SC: Up to Aquino to broker Tubbataha compensation with US
The High Court does not imply however that the President should bring the matter to the United Nations for arbitration
Follow the law, China tells fishermen amid PH ruling
China also vows to assist the 12 Chinese fishermen whose ship ran aground on the Tubbataha Reef found outside the disputed South China Sea
12 Chinese jailed for illegal fishing in Palawan
The 12 were arrested at the Tubbataha Reef in April last year after their 48 meter 157 foot boat hit and badly damaged it
ARRAS: A new way of looking at coral reefs
Kites and cameras speed up marine research at Tubbataha Reef
PH asks US to compensate for Tubbataha damage
More than a year after a US navy vessel damaged coral reefs in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Palawan the US has finally received a request for compensation from the Philippine government
A clarion call for Palawan on World Environment Day
Palawan s plight is a microcosm of the current crisis of the Philippine environment Join various people s initiatives to protect the country s last frontier
Obama's visit and the 'toxic' legacy of US bases
The case of Tubbataha is as much a problem of any Filipino citizen as it is for the thousands of grassroots folks who were directly affected by the damage caused by US Navy ship to Tubbataha
'No excuse not to pursue fine for Tubbataha damage'
A pending Supreme Court case is no excuse for the PH government not to demand compensation from the US for the Tubbataha grounding
Rappler Newscast | January 3, 2014
Lacson says victims of Yolanda to be buried by Sunday Malacanang and critics divided over scrapping SARO US yet to pay fine for Tubbataha Reef incident
A year later, US yet to pay P58-M Tubbataha fine
The US embassy in Manila has reportedly not commented either on a related case despite a letter from the Supreme Court
2013 in green: Top 10 PH environmental news
From devastated coral reefs to renewable energy 2013 was a rollercoaster ride for Mother Nature to say the least
PH wins seat in UN World Heritage Committee
The Philippines seat in the World Heritage Committee is a recognition of the country s heritage conservation efforts says conservationist
5 recommended dive spots in PH
Planning a diving trip? Check out our recommendations
Palawan may lose UNESCO citation over planned coal plant
Residents and green groups oppose the planned DMCI coal power plant in the town of Aborlan Residents of Narra also rejected the proposed plant
Chinese jailed for Tubbataha damage allowed bail
A local court doubles their bail to P240 000 each
That morning in Tubbataha
Tubbataha Reef celebrated its 25th anniversary as a Marine Protected Area last August 11
Appreciating Apo Reef’s understated beauty
This low key destination deserves to be on the bucket list of any diving snorkeling or even beach bumming enthusiast
What getting stuck can teach you about moving forward
It’s oftentimes easy to get stuck after years of working in the same set up And it’s also easy to ignore this in most cases primarily because you feel safe
SC told: US access to bases bad for the environment
Activists ask the high court to temporarily stop US military exercises and port calls until environmental guidelines duties and liability schemes are in place
Tubbataha report: US mum on paying PH
The US Navy releases its final report on the Tubbataha Reef incident and blames lack of leadership There s no mention of paying the Philippines
Chinese deported soon? Tubbataha exec anxious
The Bureau of Immigration has issued a warrant of deportation against the 12 Chinese fishermen caught in Tubbataha in April
Navy chases boat from Tubbataha
The navy deploys a gunboat and surveillance plane to Tubbataha after a suspected Vietnamese vessel was seen there
Hope for Tubbataha, cradle of life
On World Oceans Day we have renewed hope for Tubbataha Reef s full recovery after intrusions by the USS Guardian and a Chinese poaching vessel
USS Guardian report out this week
The report aims to narrate the circumstances behind the USS Guardian s grounding at the Tubbataha Reef in January
Celebrating PH's World Heritage sites
This National Heritage Month discover 5 World Heritage sites Filipinos can be proud of
Pinoy-made gadget used in Tubbataha assessment
A group of Filipino scientists and engineers developed the Teardrop system a better and cheaper alternative to other reef assessment technologies
Double standard in the Philippines
The petition against the Guardian raises novel questions; it s the first time a claim has been raised presenting a clear nexus between the environment and foreign military troops
No compromise in Tubbataha-Chinese vessel case
Malacañang dismisses suggestions that the fishermen will be released
Chinese ship hauled off Tubbataha
The 48 meter ship was hauled by a tugboat from Tubbataha
Chinese boat carried endangered pangolins - coast guard
Wildlife officials have been informed of the surprising discovery which could lead to more charges for the 12 Chinese men arrested
Chinese fishers charged with bribery, poaching
Chinese fishermen caught poaching in Philippine waters were typically deported quickly to appease China says a lawyer
Espionage not an issue in Tubbataha, says Palace
Communications Secretary Ricky Carandang says USS Guardian and F V Min Long Yu are two separate cases
