Tag: endangered species

Philippines and Papua New Guinea fish exports may be banned in Europe

June 11, 2014 benign0 1 Comment

Illegal fishing practices in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea may cost the economies of these two impoverished countries dearly. The European Union is reportedly threatening to ban fish imports from the two countries unless they curb illegal fishing practices. The warning, which was welcomed by environmental groups, puts the two countries on the EU’s…

Crime, Economy, Environment, Money Talks, Religion

Animal fetish: Frozen pangolin in Chinese fishing boat seized in Philippine waters off Palawan

April 15, 2013April 15, 2013 benign0 4 Comments

On top of the damage a Chinese fishing vessel had caused on World Heritage-listed Tubbataha Reef off Palawan in early April, Philippine authorities have reportedly made a striking discovery in the ship’s cargo hold — hundreds of frozen anteaters or pangolins. All eight species of the pangolin are considered to be in danger of extinction…

Crime, Culture, Environment, Lifestyle

Philippines noted for trade in Santo NiÃ±o statues made from illegally-traded elephant tusks

September 26, 2012 benign0 11 Comments

The Philippines has reportedly been identified in a National Geographic report as a major destination and market for ivory illegally exported from Africa. Elephants are classified as endangered animals and trade in any product made from them — such as ivory from their tusks — is illegal. The Philippines in 1981 became a signatory to…

Culture, Environment, Religion