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Half of world’s sandy beaches at risk from climate change
(BusinessMirror,March 8, 2020 , on page A5)Scientists say that half of the world’s sandy beaches could disappear by the end of the century if climate change continues unchecked. Researchers at the European Union’s Joint Research Center in Ispra, Italy, used satellite ... -
Health, legal, economic issues bug DENR's Manila Bay 'white sand'
(BusinessMirror,September 8, 2020 , on page A8-A2)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has come under increasing pressure to revisit its controversial P400-million “white-sand” project in Manila Bay, with critics citing economic, health and legal ... -
Hinatuan Mining declares success in 'Coral Gardening'
(BusinessMirror,July 27, 2020 , on page B6)Hinatuan Mining Corp. (HMC) announces with pride the success of its coral nursery project in the island of Hinatuan, Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte. HMC is a subsidiary of Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC). “The coral nursery initiative, ... -
Humpback whales move north; warm oceans may be the cause
(BusinessMirror,September 27, 2020 , on page A4)Humpback whales are steadily moving north, and warmer seas and melting ice may be the reason. The whales, which move between the Antarctic and the southern tips of three continents, will be the focus of a six-year, $5-million ... -
Iloilo oil spill sparks calls to limit use of fossil fuels
(BusinessMirror,July 7, 2020 , on page A8-A4)AC Energy is facing severe penalty and fine for the Iloilo oil spill under Republic Act 9275 or the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004. This, as several groups have expressed fear that failure to contain the oil spill may ... -
'In effect, but undeclared'
(BusinessMirror,July 4, 2020 , on page A1-A2)China has been imposing air, and even maritime, travel restrictions against other countries, especially the weaker ones that include the Philippines, in the South China Sea (SCS) for years, but has not officially declared ... -
Invasive alien fishes cause the extinction of native fishes
(BusinessMirror,August 29, 2021 , on page A15)According to the Asean Biodiversity Outlook 2, Asean member states have identified 112 invasive alien species affecting forests, agriculture and aquatic ecosystems. “Given that we have all these introduced species already ... -
It’s seafood night at Holiday Inn and Suites Makati
(BusinessMirror,March 10, 2020 , on page B4)It's seafood night every Friday at Holiday Inn and Suites Makati. Have a perfect dinner buffet as you indulge in mouth-watering seafood dishes. Enjoy market fresh seafood prepared your way at Flavors Restaurant. A sumptuous ... -
The key to a food secure Philippines
(BusinessMirror,April 7, 2021 , on page A8)Aquaculture, in particular, can help the country attain fish sufficiency and food security, but there is a dearth of qualified personnel such as aquaculturists who can build and run fish farms. Citing data from the Commission ... -
Kruhay under the sun at Seco Island in Antique
(BusinessMirror,July 19, 2020 , on page A4)Being the site of bounteous marine resources, Seco Island is considered as a marine protected area (MPA) as accorded by a local government ordinance. All activities related to the use of its waters such as fishing and even ... -
Lady sailor rules hobie challenge
(BusinessMirror,March 8, 2020 , on page A8)Portugal's Maria Videoira-Hagedorn emerged as the first woman skipper to rule the 20th Philippine Hobie Challenge. Along with compatriot Tomas Camelo, the tandem clocked 24 hours, 32 minutes and 39 seconds in the five-day ... -
Legacy to sustainable fisheries: Seafdec/AQD’s community-based sea ranching
(BusinessMirror,February 7, 2021 , on page A5)Dr. Nerissa Salayo, a socioeconomist of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department, answered: “It will likely take longer than we would expect. It could be beyond our lifetime. But for sure, ... -
Locsin files protest vs new China Coast Guard Law
(BusinessMirror,January 28, 2021 , on page A12-A2)The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday filed a diplomatic protest over China’s new law allowing its Coast Guard to fire on foreign vessels. “After reflection I fired a diplomatic protest. While enacting law ... -
Locsin, Wang eye 'template' in talks on oil, gas in SCS
(BusinessMirror,November 4, 2020 , on page A8-A2)Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said on Tuesday he had proposed with his Chinese counterpart a template in the ongoing joint negotiation to exploit oil and gas in the contested waters of the South China Sea ... -
Lute turtle rescued in Culasi, hawksbill on Guimaras Island
(BusinessMirror,September 20, 2020 , on page A7)For hundreds of years, marine turtles lived in the vast oceans and they coexist with humans in many countries and shores each time they visit land. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) had reported ... -
Mabini, the diving heaven bounces back
(BusinessMirror,December 19, 2020 , on page A9)Mention Mabini, Batangas and instantly, scuba diving comes to mind. The municipality has been synonymous with scuba diving, being the birthplace of this underwater recreational sport. Situated within the world’s so-called ... -
Malampaya-supported sea rangers continue protection of vital ecosystem
(BusinessMirror,June 7, 2020 , on page A7)Deputized volunteer sea rangers, or Bantay Dagat, continue to protect the natural coastal resources along the coasts of Northern Palawan, Oriental Mindoro and Batangas City despite the difficult circumstances brought by ... -
Managing protected areas through PPP
(BusinessMirror,May 21, 2018 , on page A9)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is ready to accept applications for Special-Use Agreement in Protected Areas (Sapa) after Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu recently announced the lifting of ... -
Mangroves and essential part of Hamilo Coast's sustainable roadmap
(BusinessMirror,November 25, 2020 , on page B7)Theimportance of mangroves was highlighted when Supertyphoon Yolanda pummeled the country. Experts observed that the impact of Yolanda’s storm surge would have been minimal if the mangroves near Leyte’s shoreline were not ... -
Manila Bay rehab ‘unhampered’ by pandemic, DENR chief says
(BusinessMirror,December 29, 2020 , on page A3)Despite threats posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and community quarantines put in place by the government since March this year, government’s efforts to rehabilitate Manila Bay remain unhampered, according to Department of ...