This article has been written by a friend of mine, a journalist from Visayas, Philippines. CNN and BBC only covered this tragedy in one article. The international community is clearly ignoring this environmental disaster and focusing more on featuring alleged paedophile killers or celebrities caught up in a drink-driving spree! Please fwd to all your friends

INQUIRER VISAYAS
Tragedy in Guimaras, Iloilo

 

By Hazel P. Villa
Inquirer
Last updated 00:05am (Mla time) 08/26/2006
Published on page A14 of the August 26, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

CLEAR turquoise waters, white sand beaches, underwater gardens teeming with tropical fishes.

Children laughing as they gather shells and crabs among the mangroves. Women and old folk chatting by the seashore as they await their men whose boats are laden with fish catch.

These are daily scenes and simple joys common in the coastlines and islands of Guimaras and northern Iloilo—both rich fishing grounds, tourism spots, and home to fishers and local leaders fiercely protective of their marine environment.

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