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    • WPS issue 'haunts' Lorenzana every day 

      Punongbayan, Michael (The Philippine Star, December 27, 2018, on page 5)
      The country’s issues with China over the West Philippine Sea remain a problem that haunts Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana every day. He said there is currently a stalemate on the matter of who occupies which island in ...

    • 'WPS joint exploration may be unconstitutional' 

      Punay, Edu; Lee-Brago, Pia (The Philippine Star, October 30, 2019, on page 6)
      As the Duterte administration appears determined to pursue joint development in the West Philippine Sea with China, some lawmakers have warned that such arrangement could have constitutional ramifications. House constitutional ...

    • WPS marine ecosystem threats resolution eyed 

      Kabagani, Lade (Daily Tribune, October 30, 2022, on page B14)
      The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Western Command and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources are partnering with United States Agency for International Development to address the marine ecosystem threats in the ...

    • 'WPS rift beyond superpower rivalry' 

      Oliquino, Edjen (Daily Tribune, February 4, 2024, on page A1-A2)
      Indo-Pacific nations must stay the course on peace despite rising militarization and instances of aggression in the region, including in the West Philippine Sea, or WPS, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said during ...

    • WPS will be key issue in 2022 elections' 

      Aurelio, Julie M.; Ramos, Marlon; Gascon, Melvin (Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 9, 2021, on page A8)
      Filipino voters should consider the West Philippine Sea (WPS) dispute a “high-priority issue” in the 2022 presidential elections and politicians should go beyond generalities and present a credible plan to protect national ...

    • WPS, binabantayan pa rin ng militar 

      Taboy, Fer (Balita, August 10, 2020, on page 3)
      Tiniyak ni Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay na magpapatuloy pa rin ang pagpapatrulya ng militar sa bahagi ng West Philippine Sea (WPS). Ito ay upang mabantayan pa nang husto ng ...

    • Writ of Kalikasan 

      (Malaya, May 7, 2019, on page B4)
      The Supreme Court's Writ of Kalikasan is a relatively new item in the judiciary's arsenal of weapons, along with the Writ of Amparo. This writ or court order is seldom used, and most of the time the Supreme Court issues ...

    • Writ of kalikasan hearings on WPS reset 

      Punay, Edu (The Philippine Star, June 19, 2019, on page 5)
      The Supreme Court (SC) has reset oral arguments on the petition of fishermen from Palawan and Zambales to compel the government to protect disputed areas in the West Philippine Sea where Chinese fishermen have reportedly ...

    • WTO review cites PHL performance on trade, fisheries, MSMEs 

      Lim, Janina C. (BusinessWorld, April 2, 2018, on page S1/4)
      The World Trade Organization (WTO) fifth policy review of the Philippines concluded with members noting the strides the country has made in growing its economy, specifically its role in strengthening the global trading ...

    • WTO starts 2nd wave of fishing subsidy talks 

      Agence France-Presse (AFP) (The Manila Times, February 22, 2023, on page B4)
      The World Trade Organization (WTO) set sail on Monday on a "second wave" of negotiations on fisheries subsidies, the new head of the talks announced, after months stuck on the rocks. The second stage is a follow-up to the ...

    • WV 2nd fastest-growing economy in PH in 2023 

      Dalipe, Gerome IV (Panay News, April 26, 2024, on page 4)
      Western Visayas was the second fastest-growing regional economy in the country last year, the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) announced yesterday. The economy of Region 6, which comprised the provinces of Aklan, ...

    • WV agri-fishery strong amid pandemic – NEDA 

      Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-6; PN (Panay News, November 23, 2020, on page 17)
      The agriculture and fisheries sectors of Western Visayas have remained strong amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) here. In a virtual conference ...

    • WV coastal waters free from red tide 

      Zabal, Boy Ryan (Panay News, October 16, 2017, on page 6)
      The coastal waters of Western Visayas are free from the red tide toxin, according to the latest Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) bulletin. The BFAR shellfish bulletin No. 34 showed that the coastal waters ...

    • WV eyes marine transport research network program 

      Philippine News Agency (PNA); PN (Panay News, October 13, 2019, on page 2-10)
      Western Visayas is set to launch its marine transport research network program in response to the government’s drive to modernize the transport sector. “We are very serious in addressing the modernization frustrates of our ...

    • WV farmers, fishermen honored 

      Yap, Tara (Manila Bulletin, August 2, 2013, on page 13)
      The Department of Agriculture (DA-6) recently honored outstanding farmers and fishermen in Western Visayas. In particularly, five individuals and three organizations were 2013's Regional Gawad Saka awardees. The Gawad Saka, ...

    • WV fisherfolks recover two years after Yolanda-BFAR 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (The Daily Guardian, November 5, 2015, on page 2)
      Fisherfolks in Western Visayas have recovered their livelihood after the devastation of super typhoon Yolanda two years ago, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). BFAR-6 regional director Remia ...

    • WV fishing industry gets major infra boost 

      PN (Panay News, April 10, 2014, on page 1-14)
      A s part of its nationwide infrastructure improvement program, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has made significant investments in Western Visayas during the past three years. With its robust ...

    • WV is RP’s second leading ‘Bangrus’ producer 

      Pineda, Leonard T. I (The Daily Guardian, November 17, 2018, on page 7-12)
      Western Visayas is the second leading producer of milkfish or “Bangrus” in the country, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). BFAR Assistant Director for Technical Services Drusila Esther Bayate ...

    • WV LGUs urged to be PH's best managed coasts 

      De Los Santos, Maricyn A. (The Daily Guardian, August 16, 2017, on page B7)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) called on coastal communities in Western Visayas to join the Malinis at Masaganang Karagatan (MMK). MMK is a BFAR program that recognizes outstanding initiatives and ...

    • WV records growth in agri-fishery, forestry in 2020 

      Philippine News Agency (PNA); PN (Panay News, April 30, 2021, on page 13)
      The agriculture, forestry, and fishing (AFF) sectors of Western Visayas (Region 6) posted a positive growth of 6.2 percent last year from its .5 percent performance in 2019, sharing 19.9 percent to the region’s economy. ...