Here are the top stories of The Manila Times for Monday, Jan. 15 2024. The South China Sea is home to 571 of the world's 1,683 reef-forming coral species and eight of the 10 global species of giant clam. The CSIS found that several species of giant clams were vulnerable as a direct result of the destructive poaching methods. READ: UN: Gaza war staining humanityThe United Nations said on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) that the Gaza war was "staining humanity" on the eve of its 100th day as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubled down on vows to defeat Hamas. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn; and be part of our communities on Viber, Telegram, and Mastodon.
