Earthlings: Marso 2012

Martes, Marso 13, 2012

A Long Journey to Save the Dolphins | Article | Earth Island Philippines Web Portal

ON INQUIRER'S FRONT PAGE (March 6, 2012 issue) / Caption: "START OF 8,000-MILE JOURNEY TO CEBU. Adventurer and conservationist Jim Sullivan (center) prepares to set sail on the 30-foot sailboat "Elusive Spirit" at Marina del Mar, California, on Sunday in this handout photo provided by Tony Winders. Sullivan is sailing the engine-less boat on an 8,000-mile journey to Cebu City to raise awareness for the protection and humane treatment of dolphins in he Philippines."

Sullivan's long journey to save the dolphins would take about three months from Southern California to Cebu City. According to Sullivan's statement before leaving last Sunday, this trip is meant to "educate people about the unnecessary slaughtering and captivity of dolphins worldwide." This also aims to raise funds for Earth Island Institute and Ric O' Barry's Dolphin Project.
Follow Sullivan's journey on his website, www.XPac8000.com.

Celebrate Earth Day by Cleaning Up the Freedom Island Coast on April 21 | Article | Earth Island Philippines Web Portal

Mother Earth is the great provider of all our needs... Show our gratitude by giving something back.
On April 21, 2012; let us celebrate EARTH DAY by doing her a favor. Earth Island Institute Philippines, Save Freedom Island Movement, and other groups and individuals will conduct another big COASTAL CLEAN-UP at the Las Pinas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Eco-Tourism Area (Freedom Island). It is the last remaining mangrove frontier in Metro Manila that provides sanctuary to more than 80 species of local and migratory birds. Its diverse ecosystem also caters different marine creatures that are important to the livelihood of local fisher folks. But it is continuously threatened by the garbage problem and the impending reclamation project.
Freedom Island needs YOU! We would appreciate if you could join us on this day.
Please confirm attendance at our Facebook Event Page: "Celebrate Earth Day by Cleaning Up the Freedom Island Coast"
http://www.facebook.com/events/308845649180998/
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Directions: To get to the site from Roxas Boulevard, drive straight to Coastal Road past the Uniwide Coastal Mall and the fish market. Just BEFORE the first toll gate to Cavite, take the first right and another right immediately (like an inverted U-turn) and follow the road until the gates.
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Related Link: Notes from the first big coastal clean-up at Freedom Island (COASTAL CLEAN-UP 9/11):
http://www.facebook.com/notes/save-dolphins/freeing-freedom-island-from-...

Lunes, Marso 12, 2012

"BUSONG" (Palawan Fate) Screening on April 18-24 at Shangrila Plaza Cineplex | Image | Earth Island Philippines Web Portal

"Busong" is the indigenous Palawan concept of Fate or instant Karma. Nature reacts instantly to man's disrespect of nature and other men. Punay (Alessandra de Rossi) was born with wounds in her feet so that she cannot step on the earth. Her brother, Angkarang, carries her through a hammock, as he searches the changing landscape of Palawan in hoping to find a healer who can cure Punay. Different people help him carry his sister along the way- a woman looking for her husband, a fisherman who lost his boat and a young man who is searching for himself- and each one meets their fate. The first Palawanon indigenous film.

Cinemalaya presents a Solito Arts Production
in association with Alternative Vision Cinema and Voyage Studios

Martes, Marso 6, 2012

to teach is to learn

Lunes, Marso 5, 2012

Irresponsible legislation of BFAR would legalize cruel dolphin trade in the Philippines

FAO 233 1 s 2011 pdf free ebook download from www.bfar.da.gov.ph

"Ocean Adventure made sure that they will get away with re-exporting dolphins from the Solomon Islands to Singapore through this Fisheries Administrative Order from 2011 (amendment to FAO 233) - check Section 5. It is not surprising that no one working in marine mammal conservation was consulted. This opens the Philippines up to more dolphin trading, as it can now be legally done in our country..." -Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines