bong sarmiento

Journalist. No such thing as free lunch.

[bong sarmiento @bongsarm]

Tobacco farming also thrives in #mindanao. Discovered one in Sarangani https://t.co/fq0j1tZpXl

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@piosarangani Ang hepe ng @piosarangani :-)

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https://t.co/opcKhGfHLG @mongabay @kieralreefs @leichavez

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My latest for @Mongabay: China-funded bridge threatens marine ecosystem in southern Philippines #china #marine #mindanao #southernphilippines #coralreefs #paradiseisland #samal #davaocity

https://t.co/kXoJBjF7j7

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@JhessetEnano @washingtonpost Wow, galing. Congrats @JhessetEnano !

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The latest plot twist in the Tampakan copper-gold project. #tampakanproject #mining #openpitban #smi #blaan #mindanao https://t.co/OXr4xEqsJW via @Mongabay

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Philippine groups slam ‘cruel Christmas gift’ as open-pit mining ban is lifted https://t.co/4dsDrGFHTB via @Mongabay

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In round 2 of Philippine geothermal project, tribes dig in for a greater say https://t.co/O4RTIMEPRE via @Mongabay

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Illegal mining threatens Indigenous land at foot of Philippines’ tallest peak https://t.co/5YVaCBfIgk via @Mongabay

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The marsh was a hotspot during the decades of conflict between the Philippine government and the separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF); it also has known oil and gas reserves.

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At 288,000 hectares, Liguasan Marsh in the island of Mindanao is the country’s largest and most intact wetland, a haven for birds and a source of livelihood for the 100,000 families who live there, @bongsarm reports: https://t.co/W5FF5fILm6

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@kieralreefs Congrats! Pengi copy or link @kieralreefs

[Leilani Chavez @leichavez]

"The flies are fed kitchen waste, turning the food waste into compost, while their larvae, rich in protein, is touted as an alternative feed for livestock."

A startup deploys black soldier flies in the Philippines’ war on waste https://t.co/E8g1Z2JRfB via @Mongabay @bongsarm

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@leichavez @Internews @earthjournalism @iabano Another chance to learn from the masters!

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The #IS militants' intrusion disrupted the culture of peace and progress that #DatuPaglas town enjoyed for decades since the banana plantation was established. But it also brought out into the open a problem that was heretofore not publicly known: the firm's closure since 2019.

[Leilani Chavez @leichavez]

Have you read our latest PH story? The researchers (@kieralreefs ) shared breathtaking images. Such a beautifully intact mountain that needs to be protected. Read @bongsarm story here:

https://t.co/kSW3mx5sn8 via @Mongabay

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“I’m tired of going back to war with the government. Life in the jungle is very difficult,” he said. “I hope the government will fulfill its promises to the MILF. Otherwise, you might see us rising up in arms again.”
Read more: https://t.co/usiBKzHXhQ #Bangsamoro #MILF #Mindanao

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In the sardine capital of the southern Philippines, a fishing ban boosted catch sizes for artisanal fishers, while in the central Philippines, catches dwindled. Why the difference? @bongsarm explains: https://t.co/nOtiGvh7dr

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One-hit wonder frog makes a comeback in the southern Philippines https://t.co/303EogKfBG via @Mongabay

[Leilani Chavez @leichavez]

Since 2011, the Philippine government has imposed a closed fishing season during the sardine spawning season. @bongsarm reports that results vary:

A tale of two seas: Closed season is a mixed bag for Philippine sardines industry  https://t.co/sH3NecwKld via @Mongabay

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@leichavez #10 Orchids!