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Earth Files
VERA Files covers the environment and the climate crisis. It had a look-back at “cold” cases of environment disasters with the support of the Internews Earth Journalism Network.
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Guardians of the reef: Coastal communities, scientists turn to sea cucumbers to protect the ocean
By SABRINA JOYCE GO, IMELDA ABANO
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Nov 17, 2025
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Coastal communities in the Philippines, like Barangay Victory in Bolinao, Pangasinan, the decline of coral reefs means more than just environmental loss. It has changed their way of life.
How the 2025 Elections became a battleground for the island that bleeds
By Jan Elmer Badilla
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Oct 1, 2025
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With mining-backed partylists securing seats in Congress, there is fear that these groups would use their position to advance policies that favor mining industry interests, like legislation that could affect environmentally critical areas.
Ancient Beliefs Guide Modern Conservation in Anda’s Lamanok Eco-Tours
By Procopio Resabal, Jr.
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Aug 7, 2025
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In the coastal village of Badiang in Bohol province, the community promotes not just stunning landscapes but the rich heritage of the place as well.
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