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House declares PH Rise portion 'protected area'
The House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources on Wednesday approved a bill declaring a portion of the Philippine Rise a protected area. At a congressional hearing Tuesday, the committee, chaired by Rep. Elpidio ...
- July 28, 2021
Environmental protection order sought against illegal dredging at Bucao River
A beach farm resort owner has asked the Regional Trial Court in Iba, Zambales to bar the alleged illegal dredging activity at the mouth of Bucao River in Botolan town. Philip Camara sought an Environmental Protection Order ...
- September 27, 2021
'Manila Bay years away from being swimmable'
Buhay Party-list Rep. Joselito Atienza on Sunday said Manila Bay being “swimmable” is still years away. He said it may take “several years” before the public could enjoy swimming safely in the waters of Manila Bay at the ...
- May 3, 2021
Beijing puts largest assault ship in service, likely mission in SCS
China has commissioned its first Type-075 amphibious assault ship, which is expected to be deployed in the disputed South China Sea, the South China Morning Post reported Monday. The ship, named the Hainan, was likely to ...
- April 27, 2021
China is a true friend—envoy: Ambassador: Other nations trying to ‘sow discord’ using sea dispute
Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian has cautioned against countries trying to drive a wedge between Manila and Beijing using the territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Huang said China is a true friend of the Philippines ...
- May 2, 2021
Rody 'abhors' Ayungin attack
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday condemned the latest flare-up in the West Philippine Sea after Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons at Filipino boats. Duterte made the remarks at the ASEAN-China summit hosted ...
- November 23, 2021
Defense: No sighting of China ship in WPS
There has been no sighting of any Chinese research vessel near the Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Friday. “Contrary to some published reports regarding ...
- August 14, 2021
Aquafeed project shows promise for farmers’ income
To help lower the price of fish amidst volatile food prices across the country, an international aquaculture research center is coming up with a new fish feed formulation that is cost-efficient and eco-friendly. Using ...
- June 7, 2021
DENR bans vessels docking in Manila Bay
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has banned all vessels, except cargoes, within two kilometers from the shoreline of Manila Bay to prevent further water pollution. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said vessels ...
- April 27, 2021
Groups sign pact to preserve Las Piñas wetland park
Senator Cynthia A.Villar and the Together Ensemble Foundation agreed to work together to further maintain and preserve the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP), which was listed in the Ramsar Convention as Wetland of ...
- December 15, 2021