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Palace: PH 'not waiving' maritime rights in S. China Sea
The Philippines continues to “assert’’ its rights in the South China Sea even as it pursues bilateral ties with China, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said on Wednesday. “We have not waived, nor have we relinquished ...
- July 16, 2020
Sea cows stricken off endangered list in US
Washington - Manatees were taken off the US interior department’s list of endangered species on Thursday and reclassified as threatened, a move condemned by conservationists who said it weakened protections for the giant ...
- April 1, 2017
Panelo: Show proof fishers being harassed in Panatag
The Philippines is bent on filing a diplomatic protest if it is proven that the Chinese Coast Guard is driving away Filipino fishermen from Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, presidential spokesperson ...
- March 26, 2019
Vietnam to host Japan warship; China displeasure seen
Vietnam has agreed to invite a Japanese warship to visit its strategic Cam Ranh Bay base on the South China Sea and for the two countries to hold their first ever joint naval exercise, Kyodo News reported yesterday. The ...
- November 7, 2015
China’s song, Cebu’s COVID-19 tunes
Apparently believing it can lull Filipino sensibilities with some schmaltzy video music, China has unleashed its propaganda machine with a song online. Ostensibly promoting harmonious relations, the video is obviously also ...
- May 10, 2020
Env’t violators on Cebu beach need to go, court tells DENR
A court in Mandaue City ordered the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to tear down at least 21 structures, including parts of resorts, encroaching on easement zone in the popular beach of Sta. Fe town, ...
- June 5, 2018
Shrimp, egg shells eyed vs oil spills
Before you throw those shrimp shells and eggshells into the bin, think again. These kitchen trash may soon be the country’s best solution to oil spills. Filipino scientists from the Department of Science and Technology’s ...
- March 29, 2016
'Laboracay' no more
A proclamation signed by President Duterte on Thursday, April 26, placed three barangays in Boracay Island under a state of calamity, thus justifying the six-month closure of this world famous tourist hotspot. Specifically, ...
- April 28, 2018
Low water levels causing chaos in Germany
A new island in Lake Constance. A river in Berlin flowing backward. Dead fish on the banks of lakes and ponds. A hot, dry summer has left German rivers and lakes at record low water levels, causing chaos for the inland ...
- October 28, 2018
How to eat to save the world
LONDON — There is not a country in the world that is not grappling with the serious health and environmental consequences of their people’s diets. There has to be a better way to feed everyone well and sustainably. As it ...
- February 10, 2019