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Duterte softens tone on United States before South China Sea talks
(BusinessWorld,April 11, 2017 , on page S1/5)The Philippines appears to be softening its tone toward the U.S. before holding talks with Beijing on the South China Sea. President Rodrigo Duterte let the insults fly last year, telling former leader Barack Obama to “go ... -
Duterte: dialogue only way to deal with Beijing
(Malaya,April 28, 2017 , on page B1-B6)President Duterte yesterday said he would not mention the ruling of the arbitral court on the South China Sea dispute when he addresses leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (Asean) on Saturday. He said it ... -
Efforts on to prevent the collapse of shrimp industry
(Panay News,August 13, 2003 , on page 9-8)The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) here hastened the promotion of an "environment-friendly shrimp grow-out technology" in an effort to prevent the virtual collapse of the shrimp industry. This, after ... -
Extension of agri enhancement fund pushed
(Panay News,October 18, 2015 , on page B1-C6)HB 6162 also expands the beneficiaries to include local government units, state universities and colleges, other government institutions, accredited non-government organizations, people's organizations, cooperatives, ... -
Fighting climate change
(Manila Standard,February 12, 2018 , on page D11)Intense rainfall persisting over days, droughts threatening the farmlands and the farmers' livelihood, continuously rising sea levels and alarming flashfloods -- these are only some of the negative effects that the mankind ... -
Fighting climate change
(Manila Standard,June 5, 2018 , on page C2)Intense rainfall persisting over days, droughts threatening the farmlands and the farmers’ livelihood, continuously rising sea levels and alarming flashfloods – these are only some of the negative effects that the mankind ... -
Fish sauce makes Vietnam billionaire’s fortune
(BusinessWorld,January 25, 2018 , on page S1/9)For Vietnamese consumer tycoon Nguyen Dang Quang, placing his fish sauce and other "must-have" condiments in the kitchen shelves of just about every home in the country has helped make him a billionaire. Shares of Masan ... -
Fisherfolk cashing in on lobster
(Manila Bulletin,November 21, 2015 , on page B-7)Don’t look now, but small fishermen in Caraga region are cashing in on the Spiny Lobster known in science as Pinalurus ornatus which thrives in the clean coastal waters in the two provinces of Surigao and Dinagat Island. ... -
Fisheries center opens door to investors
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 4, 2008 , on page B2)Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center's Aquaculture Development has opened its doors to businessmen looking at possible investments in aquaculture under an agree-build-operate-transfer scheme (Abot). According to ... -
Fisheries dev't center marks 30th year, research methods cited
(Manila Bulletin,July 10, 2003 , on page B-14)A government-hosted Southeast Asian center here celebrates its 30th anniversary this week, optimistic that it can continue generating technologies that can boost the development of fisheries in the region. The main highlight ... -
Fishermen join protest vs. TRAIN
(The Philippine Star,January 13, 2018 , on page 7)A group of militant fishermen has joined the chorus of protests against the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN), warning of the new law’s negative impact on earnings stemming from spikes in fuel prices. In a ... -
Food security a growing concern in Apec
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,October 12, 2015 , on page B5-3)Recognizing the growing concern of food security in the region, member-economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) are pushing for the greater role of the private sector to enhance competitiveness and promote ... -
Forego fuel reserves to limit climate change
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 9, 2015 , on page A18)A third of the world's oil reserves, half of gas reserves and 80 percent of current coal reserves, should not be used in the coming decades of global warming is to stay below an agreed 2 degree Celsius target, scientists ... -
FTA to improve PH tuna access to EU
(Malaya,September 21, 2012 , on page A1-A2)An FTA would help Philippine canned tuna exports to Europe better access, Trade Undersecretary Adrian S. Cristobal Jr. said. Cristobal said in an interview at the sidelines of the One Country, One Voice PH-EU Consultations ... -
GenSan eyes 'Tuna Capital of Asia' title
(BusinessWorld,July 15, 2010 , on page S1/6)The newly elected mayor of this city hopes to make this city become known as the "Tuna Capital of Asia," a step up from its current moniker of "Tuna Capital of the Philippines." Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio, an opposition ... -
Gensan ventures on shrimp farming
(Panay News,November 20, 2015 , on page B2)The city government is pushing for the entry of more investments and ventures on shrimp farming and production in a bid to develop the industry as among the city’s major economic drivers. City Mayor Ronnel Rivera said on ... -
Gentleman's agreement over Panatag
(Manila Bulletin,March 24, 2017 , on page 1-16)The Philippine and China are putting premium on their newfound friendship rather than disturb the peace over territorial claims. The President said he recently obtained the assurance from the Chinese government on the ... -
Gina sees tourist influx after Boracay's rehab
(Panay News,April 23, 2018 , on page B1)Former Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) secretary Gina Lopez expressed great optimism that tourists will definitely come back after the Boracay cleanup and rehabilitation. “Boracay will be like Phoenix, ... -
Global experts convene to discuss Ocean Investment and Business Partnership
(The Daily Guardian,November 16, 2018 , on page 10-14)The need for significantly increased investment to achieve the targets under the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 14 Life below water, is well understood. The United Nations Devrelopment Programme (UNDP) ... -
Good work by Duterte on climate change
(Manila Standard,February 4, 2017 , on page A5)This has been a good week for climate change in the Philippines. Finally, after months of uncertainty, the Philippine government has decided to move forward on the ratification of the Paris Agreement. This was decided in ...