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Brown algae sale banned
The Agriculture Department has imposed a ban on the harvesting and selling of brown algae and seagrass to preserve the country’s marine ecosystems. The agency issued Fisheries Administrative Order No. 250, which prohibits ...
- April 26, 2014
Marcos' intel chief to focus on West PH Sea
The National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) will focus in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid the Philippines’ ongoing territorial dispute with China. “We have to view everything and integrate, harmonize our efforts. ...
- June 24, 2022
Du30 stresses PH arbitral win as 'just and fair'
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday stressed the importance of the Philippines’ historic arbitral victory against China’s sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea (SCS), calling it a “win-win solution.” During ...
- September 23, 2021
Prexy aspirants assert Ayungin within country's maritime zone
Three presidential candidates on Thursday said China had no rights in the Ayungin Shoal, after the government rejected a Chinese demand that it remove the grounded BRP Sierra Madre from the area. A 2016 ruling by a UN ...
- November 26, 2021
China, PH discuss near-collision, agree to SCS fishing rights talk
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Monday he has raised the near-collision of Philippine and Chinese coast guard ships in the West Philippine Sea with Chinese officials. The Philippines has accused the Chinese coast guard ...
- May 2, 2023
BFAR warns vs. red tide in Bohol, Zambo
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has warned the public against eating shellfish and shrimps that may be contaminated with red tide in the coastal waters of Bohol and Zamboanga del Sur. In a bulletin ...
- July 13, 2023
Palace talks tough to China: Panelo warns of 'unwanted hostilities' over Chinese boats' incursions
President Rodrigo Duterte’s chief legal counsel criticized China Monday for the continued presence of Chinese ships in the Julian Felipe (Whitsun) Reef, warning that the territorial incursion could damage ties and lead to ...
- April 6, 2021
Fisheries Code blamed for low fish production
A fisherfolk group on Sunday blamed the dwindling municipal fish production to the repressive provisions of the amended Fisheries Code under the Republic Act 10654, including its registration and licensing requirements. ...
- January 8, 2018
President tells PCG to defend both coastlines, nationals
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reminded the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to always be ready and aware while guarding the country’s maritime boundaries, especially in the West Philippine Sea. During the oath-taking of ...
- January 27, 2023
Discover Boracay with locals
Boracay is making its way back to reaching pre-pandemic levels of visitors. Being one of the country’s hottest tourist destinations, it’s no surprise that many businesses in the area have adapted to technology by digitizing ...
- May 7, 2023