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Vietnamese vessel pays P4 m for damaged reef
The Vietnamese cargo vessel MV Ocean 3, which destroyed a marine sanctuary in Albay Gulf, has been allowed to leave the port here after its representatives paid the city government P4 million for the damaged coral reef. ...
- June 28, 2015
'Biodiversity for food seacurity' conserves coastal, ocean resources
The oceans, seas and coastal areas contain bounties of aquatic resources that feed mankind and animals.These areas are also sources of organic ingredients used in medicines that have cured deadly diseases. For thousands ...
- June 3, 2016
Phl seeks gentleman's agreement on sea code
With no legally binding mechanism to enforce any deal on the South China Sea dispute, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) may, in the meantime, settle for a “gentleman’s agreement” to prevent war ...
- May 20, 2017
Ship aground at Bohol reef; 67 rescued
Sixty-seven people were rescued from a ship that ran aground at Danajon Reef in Bohol before dawn Tuesday. The M/V South Pacific left Bato, Leyte, 9 p.m. Monday for Cebu City when it hit the reef at past 1 a.m. An initial ...
- October 10, 2018
Law enforcers also behind illegal fishing in Lingayen Gulf
There must be something about the coastal town of San Fabian in Pangasinan which attracts tourists, beach lovers, sea creatures and even unscrupulous fishermen. All are welcome, Mayor Constante Agbayani said, except fishermen ...
- February NaN, 2015
Antique to host 1st int'l fishing tourney in May
The province of Antique gets to showcase its rich marine biodiversity when it hosts the 1st International Sports Fishing Tournament in May. “Sports fishing is another tourism product that we are promoting. When they go ...
- February 23, 2020
Boracay entry policy under review
The Boracay security group is currently reviewing the implementation of stricter entry policy in the tourist destination, which is temporarily closed for rehabilitation works. Department of the Interior and Local Government ...
- July 27, 2018
Medellin set to become new dive site
The Municipal Government of Medellin is set to open its waters to scuba diving enthusiasts after the Department of Tourism (DOT) found that some diving sites in the town have been found suitable for tourism purposes. ...
- March 15, 2022
US pays P87m for Tubbataha reef damage
The Philippine government has received P87.03 million from the US government as payment for the damage caused by a US Navy minesweeper that ran aground on a protected coral reef two years ago, the Department of Foreign ...
- February 19, 2015
Vietnamese cargo ship grounded off Albay wrecked coral reef - PCG
The grounding of a Vietnamese cargo vessel last Monday has damaged 2,000 square meters of coral reef near Legazpi City Port in Albay, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said yesterday. PCG learned about the extent of the ...
- June 19, 2015