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PH rejects Chinese names for Benham Rise features
Malacañang has rejected China’s naming of several undersea features in Benham Rise, which has been renamed Philippine Rise. “We object and do not recognize the Chinese names given to some undersea features in the Philippine ...
- February 15, 2018
PH to brandish Hague ruling in 'proper time'
The government will use the international tribunal ruling invalidating China’s claim over the entire South China Sea “at the proper time,” National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said. Esperon assured that the ...
- May 31, 2018
'It's not fair!': total island closure riles tourism stakeholders Gov’t readies P2-B Boracay calamity fund
A calamity fund of P2 billion will be used to help worked that would be displaced by Boracay Island's six-month closure starting April 26. No resort owners, however, would benefit form the fund, said Presidential spokesperson ...
- April 6, 2018
'Only Filipino can explore Benham Rise'
President Rodrigo Duterte said only Filipinos can explore and conduct research at the 13-million hectare Benham Rise, Cabinet official said on Tuesday. Duterte ordered the Philippine Navy to "chase out" any foreign fishing ...
- February 7, 2018
Boracay best for farming?
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 ...
- April 11, 2018
It's total closure for Boracay
President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the recommendation to close Boracay Island for six months. It would be a total closure to tourism, said Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque. The President reached such decision during ...
- April 5, 2018
Senators join call vs plastic pollution
Three senators have joined the global call against the use of plastic. The world observed Earth Day on Sunday. “End Plastic Pollution” is this year’s theme. Plastics have seriously damaged land and bodies of water, and ...
- April 23, 2018