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Gov't orders closure of Boracay beach resort
The government’s clampdown on erring establishments in Boracay continues, as a beach resort was ordered closed on Saturday for operating without the necessary permits and clearances. The Boracay Inter-agency Task Force ...
- February 24, 2019
'Stop polluting oceans'
United Nation (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday urged governments, communities and individuals to celebrate World Oceans Day by helping clear the oceans of pollution and ensure they remain vibrant for ...
- June 8, 2018
Pampanga fishermen get vital assistance
In an effort to uplift the lives of hundreds of fishermen living along the shore of Pampanga Bay, the Pampanga provincial government headed by Governor Lilia G. Pineda on Wednesday extended support and programs through her ...
- February 28, 2013
Biologists begin to salvage sea turtle eggs in oiled Gulf
Biologist Lorna Patrick dug gingerly into the beach Friday, gently brushing away sand to reveal dozens of leathery, golfball-sized loggerhead sea turtle eggs. Patrick, of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, carefully plucked ...
- July 11, 2010
Making Manila Bay great again
Efforts to rehabilitate Manila Bay still have a long way to go. But, since the project kicked off earlier this year, there have been remarkable results—the government, together with mandated agencies, the private sector, ...
- May 5, 2019
South China Sea exploration pact shaping up
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter S. Cayetano said Tuesday he looks forward to a joint Philippine-China gas and oil exploration agreement in the disputed areas in the South China Sea, ‘’hopefully’’ ...
- August 29, 2018
Inter-economy cooperation, key to managing climate impacts
A government or a sector in isolation can no longer manage disasters, according to Undersecretary Alexander P. Pama, administrator of the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) and executive director of the National Disaster ...
- January 30, 2015
American Samoa begins exporting tuna
American Samoa's governor says the territory will begin exporting canned tuna products to a foreign country for the first time. The territory's tuna products have always been marketed for the United States. Gov. Togiola ...
- September 15, 2012
PH needs ₱392B to carry out biodiversity action plan - UNDP
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) said the government needs between ₱336 billion and ₱392 billion to implement the Philippine Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan (PBSAP). Citing UNDP environmental and business ...
- March 19, 2015
Tilapia fingerlings
The provincial government is boosting the province's fishing industry by promoting tilapia as a famous local product to enhance the livelihood opportunities for the fisherfolk in municipalities and cities of Pangasinan. ...
- October 30, 2012