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The green sea turtle starts life as a tiny hatchling on a beach. If it survives, it can grow up to 5 feet long and help keep seagrass beds and coral reefs healthy. Photo credit: iStock/Jao Cuyos.

A Sanctuary for Green Sea Turtles in Southeast Asia

May 22, 2020

Every year, more than 2,000 green sea turtles make their way to the Turtle Islands in the southernmost tip of the Philippines to lay their eggs.
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The local government of Palawan promotes sustainable tourism and ensures popular sites, such as the Puerto Princesa Underground River, are not overcrowded with tourists. Photo: iStock/aldarinho.

How the Philippines Is Protecting Its ‘Last Ecological Frontier’

March 20, 2020

Limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, coral atolls, and tropical forests make Palawan province one of the top ecotourism destinations in BIMP-EAGA. 
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Testing Fintech Bank Solutions in the Philippines

December 19, 2019

A rural bank based in Mindanao has moved all of its core banking activities into the cloud—the first bank in the Philippines to do so.
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Sta. Ana Wharf, Davao

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In the Philippines, BIMP-EAGA covers the entire island of Mindanao and the island province of Palawan.
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Building Roads in Mindanao, Philippines, to Build Peace and Prosperity

Manila, Philippines – Emil Sadain knows only too well how building a road can benefit remote communities.
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