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Help us spread awareness on the recent oil-spill tragedy in the Philippines.

ABOUT GUIMARAS The tiny island of Guimaras is located in the Panay Gulf between the islands of Panay and Negros in Western Visayas, Philippines. Guimaras holds the crown title for the sweetest mangoes in the world, a produce from the 50,000 mango trees planted around the island. Aside from the agricultural crops, Guimaras is famous for its rich marine biodiversity, fishing grounds, white-sand beaches and dive spots.


THE OIL-SPILL On August 11, MT Solar I oil tanker carrying oil from Petron company sank in Guimaras waters spilling 2.19 million litters of oil and affecting as much as 1,500 hectares of ecosystem, almost 300 km of coastline, 26,000 individuals

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800 M for Guimaras rehab held back

(By Nestor P. Burgos Jr for the Inquirer, also published at the Project Sunrise website) ILOILO CITY, Philippines  Officials of Guimaras Island are calling on President Macapagal-Arroyo to intervene ...
Posted by Save Guimaras on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 06:02:00 PST

SaveGuimaras at Second Life

Last November, we introduced you to the avatar we´ve created at SecondLife which we aptly named Save Guimaras Wind. For the sake of those who haven´t heard of Second Life, please check their website h...
Posted by Save Guimaras on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:04:00 PST

Part II of our Interview with International Oil Expert Dr. Riki Ott

What other environmental reforms would you make or promote?Media independence from corporate influence to educate people on problems free of corporate bias and propaganda.Election process that levels ...
Posted by Save Guimaras on Tue, 23 Jan 2007 05:39:00 PST

New Images of the Petron Oil Spill

Check out this video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj5ZK1-2qIE or go to www.saveguimaras.com to watch it at the Video section. Pictures by Arnold Almacen. Video prepared by the Save Our Seas Movem...
Posted by Save Guimaras on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 02:49:00 PST

SYOKOY: The Documentary on Guimaras we´ve all been Waiting for

SYOKOYDocumentary / DV / 74 mins. /Hiligaynon with English Subtitles Director: Ray Defante GibraltarWriter: J.I.E. TeodoroDOP: Oscar M. NavaHermit Crab ProductionsDirector's Statement:Giving voice to ...
Posted by Save Guimaras on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:41:00 PST

The Manifesto: Justice to all the Victims of Petron /Solar Oil Spill

JUSTICE TO VICTIMS OF PETRON / SOLAR 1 OIL SPILL!We, the people of Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, forge our solidarity to urgently demand the total clean up, rehabilitation and recovery of our island. Almo...
Posted by Save Guimaras on Wed, 03 Jan 2007 02:15:00 PST

Final Line up for Rock for Guimaras 3 Nov 25, Saturday

Rock For Guimaras 3 In cooperation with Greenpeace South Asia Date: Nov. 25, 2006 (Saturday)Time: 7pm onwardsVenue: Motorsports Alley Katipunan beside Shakey'sEntrance: P150 inclusive of 1 drink ...
Posted by Save Guimaras on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:13:00 PST

Nov 15-21 Guimaras Short Films in Robinsons Galleria Cinema 8

Nov 15-21 Guimaras Short Films in Robinsons Galleria Cinema 8 Message: WHAT: Regular Screening of Guimaras: ShortFilms from the Oil Spill   WHEN: November 15 to 21, 2006   WHERE: Robinsons G...
Posted by Save Guimaras on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 04:55:00 PST

Bunker 0 Sumirib, Guimaras Short Film of Jan PHilippe Carpio now on YouTube

This is a letter we received from Director JP Carpio: Dear Friends and Family, Finally it's here!I wish to humbly invite you to VIEW the 6 minute version of my film BUNKER 0: SUMIRIB that I just uploa...
Posted by Save Guimaras on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 04:54:00 PST

Dinig sa Guimaras Nov 11 Breakfast Club Paranaque

The next event will be held at The Breakfast Club, which is located at Aguirre Street, Phase 3 BF Homes, Parañaque on November 11, 2006. The bands who'll perform are Drt, Southerngrass, ERF, Flood, Ki...
Posted by Save Guimaras on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 03:04:00 PST