Browsing Manila Bulletin by Subject "marine resources"
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2 energy exploration deals up for China signing – Cusi
(Manila Bulletin,November 9, 2018 , on page B-7)The Philippines is ready with two joint oil and gas exploration agreements to be signed with China, its energy minister said on Wednesday and reiterated his position calling for the lifting of the ban on drilling works in ... -
2 sites for possible PH-China exploration
(Manila Bulletin,March 5, 2018 , on page 6)The two countries have agreed to set up a special panel to work out how they can jointly explore in part of the hotly contested waters without having to address the issue of sovereignty, something experts say would be ... -
7-M euro fund tapped for Sulu-Sulawesi marine conservation
(Manila Bulletin,January 4, 2015 , on page 5)The German government has established a seven million-euro special fund to support the implementation of protection and conservation initiatives within the Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion (SSME), a shared ecosystem of ... -
Bataan, Subic Fisherfolk Intensify Anti-Pollution Drive
(Manila Bulletin,June 18, 2013 , on page B-7)To support the clean environment program, fisherfolk in the Subic Bay Area joined the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) in its advocacy against the use of plastics and other non-biodegradable products that pollute ... -
BFAR toughens up vs illegal fishing activities
(Manila Bulletin,March 29, 2015 , on page 16)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is taking a more stringent approach in implementing the Philippine Fisheries Code in a bid to curb and address illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities. ... -
BFAR, Land Bank embark on rent-a-cage plan
(Manila Bulletin,March 12, 2010 , on page 2)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and Land Banl of the Philippines (Land Bank) are embarking on a rent-a-cage program to help groups of fishermen affected by the El Niño phenomenon. Land Bank and BFAR ... -
Breakfast at risk: PH tries to turn the tide on fish losses
(Manila Bulletin,November 30, 2018 , on page 1-13)Dried fish for breakfast, fried to a crisp with a splash of spiced vinegar, garlic fried rice and a runny egg yolk, is the kind of breakfast that Filipinos who live abroad crave. The dish, often made with sardines, anchovies, ... -
Carbon dioxide threatens: Tropical coral reefs
(Manila Bulletin,February 3, 2000 , on page B-11)As if there weren't already enough threats to coral refs, now scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) have found that carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in seawater could be a direct threat to these ... -
Closed season for galunggong fishing starts November 15
(Manila Bulletin,November 3, 2015 , on page 1-4)A three-month ban on "galunggong" (round scad) fishing in north eastern Palwan starting Nov. 15 will be implemented by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso ... -
Closed season for Samar Sea fishing set in April
(Manila Bulletin,February 1, 2017 , on page 7)The Samar Sea Alliance through an agreement with fishing boat operators has Samar Sea declared as Close Season in the months of April, May, July and August. This measure, to prohibit commercial fishing boats to fish in ... -
Coastal protection
(Manila Bulletin,October 20, 2012 , on page 13)Elements of the Baras Municipal Police in this province have been lauded by local fisherfolk for its intensified campaign to protect marine resources from abuse. This as police rounded up 12 people allegedly engaged in ... -
'Crown-of-thorns' poses threat to Davao coral reefs
(Manila Bulletin,September 16, 2015 , on page 15)Alarmed by reports of the real threat of destruction to coral reefs, authorities in Davao region are now working closely to implement efforts to clear its coastal waters of the sea star (starfish) called crown-of-thorns. ... -
Curb illegal poaching in PH high sears -Legarda
(Manila Bulletin,June 7, 2018 , on page B-8)Sen. Loren Legarda, chairwoman of the Senate climate change committee, urged yesterday various government agencies to deal with rampant illegal poaching in high seas, especially within the Moro Gulf and the Sulu Sea. ... -
DA allots P1.9B for fisheries
(Malaya Business Insight,January 10, 2012 , on page A8)The Department of Agriculture has allocated P 1.9 billion this year to implement in integrated, pro-poor and community-based fisheries and aquaculture program. Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala said the program aims ... -
DENR cites importance of Tubbataha Reef
(Manila Bulletin,April 20, 2010 , on page B-3)Environment Secretary Horacio Ramos has claimed that the recent signing of Republic Act No. 10067, which places the 97,030-hectare Tubbataha Reef in Palawan under a permanent protection status, would improve the lives of ... -
DENR pressed to develop marine conservation program ASAP
(Manila Bulletin,September 20, 2015 , on page 8)The Senate climate change committee has pressed the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to develop a major marine conservation program, particularly on coral restoration since only five percent of corals ... -
DENR urges marine resources protection for food security
(Manila Bulletin,May 31, 2016 , on page 15)Marine resources must be protected to sustain food security in Western Visayas. “We need to act together to protect our marine and coastal resources,” appealed Jim Sampulna, Regional Director of the Department of Environment ... -
DENR's next mission: Cleaning PH oceans
(Manila Bulletin,June 28, 2021 , on page 3)After the closure of all 335 open dumpsites nationwide, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is now shifting its focus to cleaning the country’s oceans. Undersecretary for Solid Waste Management and ... -
DOF assures HQ's compliance with Manila Bay rehab
(Manila Bulletin,January 21, 2019 , on page B-8)Ahead of the planned rehabilitation of the Manila Bay, the Department of Finance (DOF) assured that its headquarters (HQ) on Roxas Boulevard has its own sewage treatment facility (STF) that passed the waste classification ... -
Duterte sees Filipino fishermen's access to fishing grounds in S.China Sea soon
(Manila Bulletin,October 24, 2016 , on page 4)Filipinos may soon gain back access to the traditional fishing grounds in the disputed South China Sea but with certain limitations following his meeting with the leaders of China, President Duterte announced on Sunday. ...