Browsing Aquatic News Index by Subject "recreation"
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16 more Manila Bay polluters named
(The Manila Times,February 1, 2019 , on page A8)Sixteen more establishments have been found polluting the Manila Bay, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Thursday. Data released by the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA), one of the ... -
3 more phases of Iloilo River esplanade up for completion
(Panay News,February 12, 2019 , on page 4)The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Iloilo City District Engineering Office (ICDEO) is hastening the completion of three more phases of the Iloilo Esplanade – Esplanade 7 along the left bank of tbe Iloilo ... -
₱30-M Marine Culture Park to rise in Cordova
(The Philippine Star,February 9, 2015 , on page 14)Cordova town in Mactan, Cebu is preparing for what officials describe as “Cebu’s rising tourist destination” following an announcement to launch a massive promotion on the town's tourist destinations. “We are working towards ... -
Activities regulated in watershed areas
(SunStar Philippines,May 24, 2021 , on page 3)Trekking activities in watershed areas in Davao City are now strictly prohibited, while recreational activities in these areas will be regulated, the Watershed Management Council (WMC) ordered in a resolution. The Davao ... -
All set for the 12th World Game Fishing tournament in Siargao
(Manila Bulletin,April 3, 2019 , on page 11)The 12th staging of the prestigious sea sporting event, the 2019 Siargao World Game Fishing Tournament, is set to start next week at the “Paradise Island” of Siargao in Surigao del Norte. The grand opening of the five-day ... -
Australia increases shark tagging after teen mauling
(The Manila Times,October 3, 2016 , on page B4)The tagging and relocation of sharks off Australia's most populous state will be sharply increased to protect surfers ahead of a busy summer season, authorities said Sunday, after a teenager was mauled in a recent attack. ... -
Bangkarera celebrates value of sustainable Philippine seas
(BusinessWorld,June 30, 2017 , on page S2/10)The coastal city of Dumaguete was the site of the 2nd Pioneer National Bangkarera, as part of Republic Chemical Industries, Inc. (RCI)’s 60th anniversary celebration. From May 12 to May 14, 2017, thousands gathered along ... -
Bangus festival
(Manila Bulletin,March 28, 2014 , on page 16)"Bangusine" is an international (MilkFish) cuisine cooking is set to take the center stage as part of the celebration of Bangus festival 2014 on April 28 at the CSI stadia. It will be an international Bangus Cuisine cooking ... -
Bangus Festival
(Manila Bulletin,April 30, 2018 , on page 11)The Philippines takes pride in numerous festivals which celebrate its vibrant and rich culture as a nation. Nearly every local community has a town fiesta to celebrate at a certain time of the year. For whatever reason ... -
Bangus Festival opens today
(Manila Bulletin,April 17, 2015 , on page 17)The grand opening of the celebration of the Bangus festival, which opens today, will be highlighted by the "Gilon-Gilon ed Baley" street dancing competition along the downtown loop this afternoon. A total of 19 continents ... -
Be a responsible traveler
(Manila Standard,April 7, 2016 , on page C1-C3)Summer season calls for so many water adventure and most of us are gearing for that outdoor fun on the open beach to take a dip in the water, snorkel, do some water sports, and take a deep dive to see marine life. With all ... -
Beach stays ‘in pink of health’
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 11, 2017 , on page A2-1)A group of 25 women keeps the beach clean, said Nonie Enolva, spokesperson of the regional Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. The women were organized by the Department of Agriculture under the Philippine Rural ... -
Bikers’ concern for Iloilo River lauded
(The Daily Guardian,April 9, 2018 , on page 1-14)The Facebook post of Ilonggo artist and biker Rock Drilon on Apr. 1, 2018 shows two photos of a portion of the riverbanks of Iloilo River before and after it was planted with mangroves. The first photo shows several bikers ... -
Boracay best for farming?
(Panay News,April 11, 2018 , on page 1-15)Which is best for Boracay Island – farming or tourism? The government should observe the “suitable land use rule” in deciding what to do with Boracay after its rehabilitation, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph ... -
Boracay island reopens: Is sustainable tourism now the benchmark?
(The Daily Guardian,October 27, 2018 , on page 8-9)Sustainable tourism: is it even possible? With hundreds of thousands of Chinese, Indian, Russian and other Southeast Asian visitors arriving every day at our beach resorts, historic towns and cities, managing these ... -
Boracay re-opens tomorrow after 6-month cleanup
(Manila Bulletin,October 25, 2018 , on page 1-6)The Philippines re-opens its crown jewel resort island Boracay to holidaymakers on Friday, after a six-month clean up aimed at repairing the damage inflicted by years of unrestrained mass tourism. President Duterte ordered ... -
Boracay task force readying guidelines for re-opening
(The Philippine Star,July 15, 2018 , on page 1-10)The inter-agency task force overseeing the rehabilitation of Boracay Island is now preparing the guidelines for the reopening of world-renowned tourist destination on Oct. 26, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said. He said ... -
Boracay Water ready for Oct opening
(The Philippine Star,July 7, 2018 , on page B9)The Boracay unit of Ayala-led Manila Water Co. Inc. is intensifying its operations in the island to ensure readiness in time for the reopening by October. Boracay Island Water Co. Inc. recently acquired additional desludging ... -
Boracay water sports activities to resume in December
(The Daily Guardian,October 16, 2018 , on page 13)Regular operation of water sports activities in Boracay Island will resume by the first week of December, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said. In an interview on Wednesday, Cimatu said the suspension of water sports ... -
Boracay water sports activities to resume this December – Cimatu
(Panay News,October 15, 2018 , on page B1)Regular operation of water sports activities in Boracay Island will resume by the first week of December, Environment secretary Roy Cimatu said. In an interview, Cimatu said the suspension of water sports activities is ...