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Emerging 'tinderbox': PHL defies China's reported 'fishing ban' in disputed WPS, including Scarborough
Defense and military authorities are bracing for a possible escalation of tensions anew between China and the Philippines amid the raging territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) that could raise the specter ...
- May 8, 2021
The key to a food secure Philippines
Aquaculture, in particular, can help the country attain fish sufficiency and food security, but there is a dearth of qualified personnel such as aquaculturists who can build and run fish farms. Citing data from the Commission ...
- April 7, 2021
China boat was cleared for shelter, DFA clarifies
A Chinese research vessel that stayed a few days in Philippine waters had clearance from the Department of Foreign Affairs to seek shelter, owing to bad weather, but not to stay, the DFA clarified on Tuesday, after the ...
- February 3, 2021
PHL in fine balance between US, China in S. China Sea-DND
The country is protecting and keeping its stake in the West Philippine Sea by balancing its relationship with superpowers in the South China Sea, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Monday. He said this as the ...
- August 11, 2020
Toward a 'bluer normal'
Impacted by the 2019 coronavirus disease (Covid-19), fishermen can play a crucial role in coastal and marine biodiversity protection and conservation. But they will need all the assistance that they could get. As the ...
- August 16, 2020
SEAFDEC aims to plug milkfish fry gap in PHL
An international research center has announced that the first rehabilitated hatchery in Western Visayas, which is expected to produce 5 million to 10 million bangus fry every year, started its operations to address the ...
- May 13, 2021
Ulysses hikes losses incurred by farmers, fishers
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said farmers and fishermen incurred more losses as Typhoon Ulysses (international name Vamco) had damaged crops and other agricultural products valued at P2.107 billion. Ulysses affected ...
- November 16, 2020
3 published outstanding R&D receive Dr. Elvira O. Tan Awards
Three published research and development papers in agriculture, aquatic sciences, and natural resources and environment were conferred with the Dr. Elvira O. Tan Awards. The awards were given during the recent virtual S&T ...
- January 10, 2021
China must pay ₱.8-T in WPS damage–Risa
The Chinese government was asked to start paying China’s “debt” to the Philippines, pegged at over P800 billion, for “damaging the wealth and marine life stolen in the West Philippine Sea.” Laying the blame squarely on ...
- February 19, 2021
Over P1.58-billion sales: LGUs buy produce directly from farmers and fishermen since lockdown
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said local government units (LGUs) have bought over P1.58 billion worth of agricultural goods directly from farmers and fishermen since the imposition of Luzon-wide enhanced community ...
- May 8, 2020