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PHL reports China ship breach of sea regulation
A Philippine government vessel on Sunday reported a recent close distance maneuvering incident involving a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship in Scarborough Shoal. The Philippine Coast Guard said it was the fourth time within a ...
- March 28, 2022
Manila Bay swimmable by end of DU30 term
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it is doubling its efforts to make Manila Bay Dolomite Beach “swimmable” before the end of the administration’s term in June. DENR OIC Secretary Jim O. Sampulna ...
- March 6, 2022
Gov't asked to control prices of galunggong
The Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) has called on the government to control the prices of galunggong or round scad, which now costs P250 per kilo. The group cited the need for government ...
- January 22, 2022
Honor exploration deal with China
President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated that the country must honor its commitment to conduct a joint exploration with China at the disputed Recto Bank to prevent a heated conflict between the two countries. In his weekly ...
- March 9, 2022
Reclamation projects: Boom or bust?
For many local governments around the country, reclamation projects can be their ticket to economic progress. According to lawyer Janilo Rubiato, Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) general manager and chief executive ...
- February 22, 2022
Manila files protest over Scarborough incident
Manila has filed a diplomatic protest over incidents of "close distance maneuvering" by Chinese coast guard ships in waters off Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal, the National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea said ...
- March 30, 2022
Act on near-collision at sea, govt urged
Sen. Mary Grace Poe urged the government to act urgently on the Philippine Coast Guard's (PCG) report of "close distance maneuvering" by a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The senator on ...
- March 29, 2022
Gov't urged to file new case vs China
Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Thursday said the Philippines should seek another arbitral case to oblige China to agree to ground rules in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal and claim damages for ...
- April 1, 2022
Villar renews pitch for wetlands protection, conservation
Sen. Cynthia Villar has urged the government to take action for wetlands, which are critically important ecosystems contributing to biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation, freshwater availability and to economies. ...
- February 23, 2022
Du30 puts reclamation application on hold
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered a stop to the processing of applications for reclamation projects in the country due to reports of corruption. Speaking to top government officials from Central Visayas on Thursday ...
- April 2, 2022