A fisherman in the Philippines is happy as a clam after discovering that a mammoth pearl he stashed away for 10 years under his bed is worth a cool $100 million. The lucky angler, who has not been ...

In the Jewelmer-produced book The Ultimate Orient Philippine South Sea Pearls, Alya Honasan writes, "Shaped within a living creature, the South Sea pearl is sustained by the ocean’s movement ...

Puerto Princesa, Philippines: A poor Philippine fisherman found what is thought to be the world’s largest pearl, but hid it under his bed for a decade without knowing its worth, local ...

A photo shared online in September 2024 authentically showed a 75-pound pearl with an estimated value of $100 million that a Filipino fisherman kept under his bed for 10 years.

MANILA: Famed for its stunning beaches, the Philippines faces a stark reality as it plunges to 214th out of 220 in the latest Ocean Health Index (OHI), signalling a decline in marine ecosystem health.