Browsing by Place "Abu Dhabi"
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Calls for compromise at WTO to net fishing deal
(The Manila Times,February 21, 2024 , on page B4)The man leading negotiations on fisheries at the World Trade Organization (WTO) called on Monday on countries to compromise in order to finalize a deal at next week's ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi. After striking an ... -
'Dead zone' in Arabian Sea raises climate change fears
(BusinessWorld,July 18, 2018 , on page S2/8)In the waters of the Arabian Sea, a vast “dead zone” the size of Scotland is expanding and scientists say climate change may be to blame. In his lab in Abu Dhabi, Zouhair Lachkar is laboring over a colorful computer model ... -
Death toll in Quezon ferry fire climbs to 9
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 3, 2022 , on page A7)The death toll from the fire that hit a ferry off the coast of Real, Quezon, on May 23 rose to nine after a mother and daughter who were injured during the incident died while being treated at a hospital in Metro Manila ... -
India making waves as WTO tries to net fishing deal
(Manila Bulletin,February 24, 2024 , on page B-3)A new global agreement on tackling fisheries subsidies that lead to overcapacity and overfishing could be sealed when the World Trade Organization holds its ministerial conference next week. Negotiations in recent months ... -
PH commits to ratify fisheries subsidies deal
(Manila Bulletin,January 24, 2023 , on page B-2)Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said the Philippines is in the process of ratifying the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies emphasizing that one of the priorities of the Marcos administration is to advance ... -
PH hosting Dugong Conservation Summit
(Manila Bulletin,February 16, 2013 , on page 7)Wildlife conservation representative from 21 countries will participate in a two-day conference hosted by the country to discuss the plight of the Sea Cows, known locally as the dugong, on Feb. 19 and 20. Secretary Ramon ... -
PH in the process of ratifying agreement on fisheries subsidies
(DailyGuardian,January 25, 2023 , on page 6)On the last day of the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual has set forth Philippine interests and priorities in two World Trade Organization (WTO) meetings organized ... -
PH to discuss agri-fisheries policies in WTO conference
(Manila Bulletin,February 26, 2024 , on page B-2)The Philippine delegation, led by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Alfredo E. Pascual, will join other members of the international community in discussing relevant policies in the agri-fisheries and other economic ... -
PHL seeks oil exploration partners in UAE
(The Philippine Star,October 6, 2019 , on page 3)The Philippines is seeking oil exploration partners in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with offers of attractive terms, incentives and viable service contracts with the government. The Department of Energy (DOE) and the ... -
WTO fisheries subsidies text deal for 'final push'
(Manila Bulletin,December 25, 2023 , on page B-4)A new draft text on curbing subsidies contributing to overcapacity and overfishing was on its "final push" for approval at the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in late February next year. Already, the chair of the fisheries ...