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Phl sets cadmium level standards for seafood exports
High-value seafoods produced in the Philippines are being subjected to cadmium exposure assessment to determine if the standards set by Codex Alimentarius can be achieved and likewise to set standards for our fishery ...
- April 5, 2015
Natural resources not collateral for Phl loans, says Beijing
The Chinese government has denied a report that it would require the Philippines to use its natural resources as collateral for the loans that it will provide to the Duterte administration. During the press briefing, Geng ...
- March 11, 2018
House creates P100-M trust fund for Phl Rise research
Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the Philippines shall exercise sovereign rights over its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), the body of water extending up to 200 nautical miles from the ...
- February 12, 2018
Oil spill cleanup completed in 8 Cavite villages
The Coast Guard has completed cleaning the oil spill in eight barangays in Rosario town, Cavite last Tuesday. The eight barangays are Muzon 1, Muzon 2, Kanluran, Sapa 1, Sapa 2, Sapa 3, Wawa 2, and Wawa 3. Commander Armand ...
- August 15, 2013
FAO, DA launch drones for disaster risk reduction
Drones were launched yesterday to officially mark a joint undertaking by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to use the technology for disaster risk ...
- March 18, 2016
International cooperation needed to lessen climate's impact on workers
The Phillippine has called for stronger international cooperation to ensure the welfare of workers and ensure labor productivity as they face the impacts of climate change.
- June 23, 2016
China's intrusion worsens fish catch decline - watchdog
An environmental advocacy group has warned that local fisheries production might not recover soon with President Duterte’s stand allowing China to continue fishing within Philippine territorial waters. International ...
- June 26, 2019
Underwater photographer offers new perspective in Phl diving
Reverse ring macro has been around for ages and has been a favorite choice by passionate and patient individuals who focus on shooting insects usually smaller than a grain of rice. The method is surprisingly a cost-effective ...
- April 27, 2014
Shellfish ban up in Masbate
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has imposed a shellfish ban in Masbate. In Shellfish Bulletin 31, BFAR said shellfish gathered from Milagros town in Masbate were found positive for the algae that ...
- October 28, 2016
La Union placed under state of calamity due to oil spill
The provincial board of La Union, upon the request of Gov. Manuel Ortega, has approved a resolution placing the province under a state of calamity due to the oil spill. Vice Gov. Aureo Nisce told The STAR that provincial ...
- March 4, 2013