Browsing Aquatic News Index by Place "Manila"

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    • Chinese drills tense up South China Sea anew 

      Ismael, Javier Joe; Baroña, Franco Jose (The Manila Times, May 28, 2022, on page A1-A9)
      China will hold naval exercises in the South China Sea on Saturday, its maritime authority said, after a week of recrimination from Western powers over its military ambitions across the Pacific region. The exercises, set ...

    • Chinese envoy accuses West of 'sowing discord' over WPS 

      Requejo, Rey (Manila Standard, July 16, 2022, on page A1-A2)
      The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Friday said “some outsiders” who are not from Asia are trying to sow discord between the two countries to serve their own geopolitical interests in the region. In a statement, ...

    • Chinese fishers sorry for boat ramming 

      Tamayo, Bernadette E. (The Manila Times, August 29, 2019, on page A3)
      A group of Chinese fishermen apologized for the ramming and sinking of a Philippine fishing boat in June near the Reed Bank in the contested South China Sea by one of its members. The Chinese fishermen coursed their letter ...

    • Country to discuss China sea row with firm voice - Marcos 

      Atienza, Kyle Aristophere (BusinessWorld, May 27, 2022, on page S1/10)
      President-elect Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Thursday vowed to protect Philippine-claimed areas in the South China Sea by engaging China on the dispute. At a briefing with selected media, Mr. Marcos said the Philippines ...

    • DA to launch farmers, fishermen's markets to dismantle cartels 

      (The Daily Guardian, July 26, 2017, on page B2)
      The Department of Agriculture on Tuesday said it would launch a new marketing initiative to "eliminate cartels and other unnecessary layers in the food value chain" by directly linking farmers and fishermen with consumers. ...

    • DILG to file raps vs Boracay local gov't execs 

      Felipe, Cecille Suerte (The Philippine Star, April 2, 2018, on page 2-3)
      The world-famous Boracay island would be shut down to “heal itself” starting April 16, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said. The DILG said administrative complaints are being prepared against ...

    • DILG, DENR lead fun run for Manila Bay 

      Galupo, Rey (The Philippine Star, April 29, 2019, on page 14)
      The Departments of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) yesterday led a fun run to raise awareness to protect the environment. DILG Undersecretary Epimaco Densing said the ...

    • Diplomatic protests against China sea aggression to continue - Carlos 

      Flores, Helen; Marcelo, Elizabeth (The Philippine Star, June 11, 2022, on page 6)
      The Marcos administration will continue to file diplomatic protests against China’s aggressive acts in Philippine waters, incoming national security adviser Clarita Carlos said yesterday. “We will continue to file diplomatic ...

    • Duterte firm on Boracay closure, casino ban 

      Romero, Alexis; Punay, Edu; Simeon, Louise Maureen (The Philippine Star, April 30, 2018, on page 1-2)
      His Cabinet recommended it, and President Duterte is going along with the closure of Boracay Island for six months despite concerns that this may be too long and can seriously affect livelihoods. He also reiterated that ...

    • Duterte transfers Pasig River body to DENR 

      Valente, Catherine S. (The Manila Times, September 3, 2019, on page A8)
      President Rodrigo Duterte has designated the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as co-chairman of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC). Duterte, through Executive Order (EO) 90, which was ...

    • Duterte: sea row won't hurt Sino vaccine supply 

      Salaverria, Leila B.; Gascon, Melvin; Ramos, Marlon (Philippine Daily Inquirer, April 7, 2021, on page A1-A2)
      The heated exchange between Manila and Beijing over China’s latest incursion in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) will not affect China’s provision of COVID-19 vaccines to the Philippines, according to President Rodrigo Duterte. ...

    • Ecowaste coalition blasts unabated sale of banned leaded spray paints 

      (DailyGuardian, September 6, 2021, on page 8-10)
      Toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has assailed the unremitting sale of spray paints with added lead, a chemical banned in the manufacture of paints and similar surface coatings. “The unlawful sale of lead-containing ...

    • Ending joint maritime exploration 

      (SunStar Philippines, June 28, 2022, on page 6)
      President Rodrigo Duterte made the right move when he ordered the termination of the talks with China for a joint oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea. The talks began after Manila signed in November 2018 a ...

    • Eyes on WPS: Coast Guard builds command outposts on 3 islands 

      Cabalza, Dexter (Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 21, 2022, on page A2)
      The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has set up command-observation posts (COPs) on three islands in the Kalayaan Island Group in Palawan province, which are expected to improve its maritime domain awareness in the West ...

    • ‘Fight for PH rights in WPS’ 

      Barcelo, Vito; Tuyay, Francisco (Manila Standard, June 13, 2022, on page A1-A2)
      President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday said the Philippines would never ive up fighting for its sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea—but ruled out war with China. “(Chinese) President Xi Jinping is my friend, and we ...

    • Filipino boat chased by Sinos; AFP sets probe 

      Cruz, Maricel V.; Ramos-Araneta, Macon (Manila Standard, April 10, 2021, on page A1-A2)
      The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Friday it was investigating a report that Chinese military boats pursued a civilian vessel carrying Filipino journalists in the disputed South China Sea. A television crew ...

    • Fishing pact with China eyed 

      Requejo, Rey E. (Manila Standard, December 24, 2022, on page A1-A2)
      National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos suggested Friday a regional regulatory fishing agreement with China amid the latter’s alleged continued activities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Interviewed on Dobol B TV, Carlos ...

    • Fuel discount to benefit agri producers, consumers - DA 

      Talavera, Catherine (The Philippine Star, January 25, 2022, on page B8)
      The Department of Agriculture (DA)’s fuel discount program for farmers and fishers is seen to benefit both producers and consumers, as it tempers production costs and market prices of some commodities. In a statement, the ...

    • Gov't urged to lift suspension of Recto Bank drilling activities 

      (DailyGuardian, June 29, 2022, on page 7)
      Following the termination of negotiations for the planned joint exploration between Manila and Beijing in the West Philippine Sea, a senior member of Congress wants the Department of Energy (DOE) to lift the suspension of ...

    • Govt lawyers to present new contracts to water firms 

      Valente, Catherine S.; Dela Cruz, Nova Joy (The Manila Times, January 9, 2020, on page A1-A4)
      President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said he had given the go signal to present new contracts to Metro Manila's two water concessionaires. In his speech during the oath taking of newly appointed government officials in ...