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Vince Cinches

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Vince Cinches, is currently the Philippines Oceans Campaigner for Greenpeace Sutheast Asia.

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  • Giving fisherfolk a reason to celebrate

    Blogpost by Vince Cinches - May 31, 2013 at 15:57

    National Fisherfolks DayThe Philippine government has declared May to be the National Month of the Ocean, meant to celebrate our seas which are among the richest in biodiversity in the world. At the end of Oceans month, we pay tribute to tireless efforts of our fishermen by ... Read more >

  • Saving the environment—more fun in the Philippines

    Blogpost by Vince Cinches - April 22, 2013 at 11:53

    Last Sunday, thousands came to celebrate Earth Day along Manila Bay in style. Some came dressed up as fish, while others came as Philippine mythical creatures believed to cause sickness to those who’ll destroy their homes. A cultural group under CCP e... Read more >

  • Solace for Freedom Island

    Blogpost by Vince Cinches - February 11, 2013 at 18:43

    Our cultural narrative as Filipinos is closely linked to the seas. Thus, it cannot be gainsaid that when we cut mangroves, kill corals and exploit marine life, we are taking away parts of ourselves—making us incomplete, as individuals, and as a nati... Read more >

  • Reversing a decline: Give fish a chance

    Blogpost by Vince Cinches - July 23, 2012 at 16:00 1 comment

    "Our future as human beings depends on our intelligent and prudent use of the oceans." -Nelson Mandela

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    A juvenile skipjack (left) and a yellow fin tuna (right). The average mature skipjack weighs 8-10kgs while the average mature yellow fin tuna, 140kgs. Photo ©Vince Cinches/Greenpeace Read more >

    The recent Pole and Line Forum in General Santos City, the Tuna Capital of the Philippines, opened up many major fronts in our campaign to p...

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