Locals, environmentalists renew call to protect Verde Island Passage from gas projectsMANILA, Philippines — Communities around Verde Island Passage area and environmental advocates on Tuesday sent protest letters calling for the protection of what they called the country’s Ground Zero for marine diversity. Life in the Verde Island Passage must continue thriving to sustain the millions of Filipinos who rely on it for food and to make a living,” said Fr. Verde Island Passage stretches for more than 1.4 million hectares through the provinces of Batangas, Marinduque, Occidental and Oriental Mindoro Occidental, and Romblon. 5788 ordering various government agencies to organize an Ad Hoc task force that would protect and conserve the Verde Island Passage marine corridor. However, the petitioners said there have been numerous developments in the vicinity of Verde Island Passage that now threaten it.

Source: Philippine Star October 05, 2021 13:07 UTC