Browsing Aquatic News Index by Place "Quezon City"
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AFP sounds alarm: Rozul reef's corals wiped out; Chinese militia vessels under scrutiny
(Panay News,September 18, 2023 , on page 9-15)Coral reefs in Rozul reef, where suspected Chinese militia vessels have been spotted, are now entirely gone, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Saturday. The Western Command Commander expressed suspicions ... -
Agri problems systemic, says Marcos
(Daily Tribune,October 26, 2023 , on page A1-A2)President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday underscored the need to address the systemic issues plaguing Philippine agriculture for years due to the longstanding neglect of the sector. In his speech at the 70th anniversary ... -
Aquaculture forum set Oct. 16
(Panay News,September 23, 2007 , on page B1)An Agree-Build-Organize-Transfer (ABOT) Aquaculture Business Forum will be held on October 16-17 at the Philippine Social Science Center, Quezon City. The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) - Aquaculture ... -
BFAR to hold summit for fisheries roadmap
(The Manila Times,September 18, 2019 , on page B2)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is gearing up for the crafting of a fisheries roadmap that will cover all commodities and focus on the needs and priorities of the industry. The BFAR, an agency under ... -
Can the annual floods from Marikina River be controlled?
(The Philippine Star,September 13, 2022 , on page 13)The recent torrential floods that devastated Pakistan is reminiscent of the 2009 onslaught of Ondoy that left thousands dead and billions of damaged properties. Then after, other threats from the overflow of rivers became ... -
China warships no longer straying into Sibutu-AFP
(Manila Standard,August 26, 2019 , on page A1-A2)Beijing may have ordered its navy not to stay into Philippines waters after the recent string of sightings of Chinese warships passing unannounced through the Sibutu Strait triggered a series of protests from Manila, a ... -
DA works with private sector, Congress for salt industry dev't
(Panay News,July 17, 2023 , on page 14-15)The government is awaiting the passage of bills that would modernize the salt industry. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) national director Demosthenes Escoto said the law needs updating. “The existing law ... -
DA-BFAR to help backyard hog raisers in QC
(Manila Standard,February 20, 2021 , on page A4)The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has offered an alternative livelihood to backyard hog raisers in Quezon City affected by the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak. “This is to ... -
DND, SoKor shipbuilder ink ₱30-B offshore patrol vessel deal
(Manila Bulletin,June 29, 2022 , on page 2)he Department of National Defense (DND) and South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) on Monday signed the PHP30 billion offshore patrol vessel (OPV) contract which seeks to provide six OPVs to the Philippine ... -
Group: Pinoys want SCS win enforced
(Manila Standard,May 21, 2022 , on page A2)Eight out 10 Filipinos want to assert the legal victory for the Philippines against China over the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea), according to an independent international and strategic research organization. At ... -
Industry brings up fisheries dep't campaign promise
(BusinessWorld,December 11, 2019 , on page S1/4)The fisheries industry continued its lobbying for the establishment of a Department of Fisheries, saying a dedicated Cabinet-level office will better promote the sector’s development. “Once and for all tinatawag namin ang ... -
Manila Water and partners supply treated water for Dumagat community
(BusinessWorld,December 29, 2022 , on page S1/3)Manila Water Co., Inc. has opened a water treatment facility in Norzagaray, Bulacan for an indigenous community in the area, the water concessionaire announced on Wednesday. The facility will produce clean potable water ... -
Manila Water to build 12 more wastewater facilities
(The Philippine Star,October 22, 2022 , on page B5)Manila Water Company Inc. is building 12 more sewage treatment plants (STP) as part of its commitment to the Clean Water Act. This is in line with its mandate to provide sewerage and sanitation services to help improve ... -
Marcos pushes joint exploration of WPS
(The Manila Times,December 2, 2022 , on page A1-A9)President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the Philippine government will find "other ways" to proceed with the joint exploration with China of the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) if government-to-government ... -
Marcos: Oil search in West PH Sea may skip 'gov't' talks
(Panay News,December 3, 2022 , on page 5-11)President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the Philippines was looking for other ways to explore for oil and gas in the West Philippine Sea, admitting that talks on joint exploration with China have reached ... -
PH acquires 6 more patrol boats from South Korea
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 29, 2022 , on page A5)The Philippines has inked a contract for the purchase of six additional offshore patrol vessels from South Korea, the Department of National Defense (DND) said on Tuesday. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Hyundai ... -
Salt industry modernization eyed
(Manila Bulletin,August 30, 2022 , on page 1-6)Malacañang disclosed that “initial plans” are in place to improve salt production in the country, an industry it tagged as “long neglected.” “Tutulong ang ating pamahalaan para sa modernisasyon ng ating industriya ng ...