10 Nov 2000

Balik Kalikasan (BK) Online: e-journal
The Babilonia Wilner Foundation (BWF), Manila, Philippines
Self-description: "Balik Kalikasan (Tagalog 'Return to Nature' chronicles peoples progress in confronting [Philippines' and regional - ed.] environmental issues."
Contents of the current (Nov 2000) issue: Editorial for Nov 1 - 16, 2000; Illegal fishermen accuse Bantay Dagat of piracy; A Dump in the Park; Quezon rallyists brave typhoon Seniang to call for Erap's resignation; Estrada's buddy assailed for mangrove destruction; Syndicate supplier of explosives for illegal fishing busted; Transporters of illegal logs apprehended in Del Gallego; Mangrove destroyer caught again; Tagkawayan police too slow for illegal fishers; Landfill proponent deceived Pililia local government; Illegal fisherman attacks arresting Bantay Dagat; Lack of funds hinder Clean Air Act implementation; More BK Stories.
Site contents: Pusod (Site of BWF's US based Program, Pusod which links Filipino actions in the arts, culture and environment); Pamayanan (News and Views from Pinoy environmentalists); Environmental Laws (An Index of Philippine Laws pertaining to the Environment); The Pawikan Files (Sea turtles rescued by people who care); About BWF; Talakavan (Discussion board); Guestbook; Real World Links (Our Links in restoting respect for Earth and life); BK Archives (Feb 1997-present).
[A real resource with real information - ed.]
URL http://www.bknet.org/index.html
Link suggested by: James A. H. Hafner (jah36@cornell.edu)
* Resource type [news - documents - study - corporate info. - online guide]: News/Online Guide
* Scholarly usefulness [essential - v.useful - useful - interesting - marginal]: Essential