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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 ... -
'Farmers, fishers must get Covid vax promptly'
(BusinessMirror,December 22, 2020 , on page A8)Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan prodded the Duterte administration on Monday to include farmers and fisherfolk in the government’s anti-Covid game plan. Pangilinan pointed out Monday that farmers and fisherfolk are “frontliners ... -
'After raising Unclos Award, PHL should move more on WPS
(BusinessMirror,December 22, 2020 , on page A14)President Duterte should follow up on his invocation at the United Nations of the 2016 Unclos Award to the Philippines with more concrete actions that build on the momentum from countries in the Asean, the United States ... -
BFAR hoists 'red tide' flag anew in 21 coastal areas in 12 provinces
(BusinessMirror,December 16, 2020 , on page A4)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has declared 21 coastal areas in 12 provinces across the country as “positive” for red tide. In its latest Shellfish Bulletin, BFAR through its Information and Fisherfolk ... -
Shift to 'active defense'
(BusinessMirror,December 27, 2020 , on page A1)The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is slowly beefing up both its offensive and defensive capabilities, working to boost the country’s ground-based air defense, which will be reinforced by the planned acquisition of ... -
Olive Ridley hatchlings released into sea in Cavite coastal town
(BusinessMirror,December 28, 2020 , on page A3)In the middle of preparing for Noche Buena in each households in the country for Christmas celebration in the midst of pandemic caused by coronavirus disease, about 58 newly hatched Olive Ridley hatchlings was formally ... -
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 ... -
Recto Bank exploration is call of oil players–Cusi
(BusinessMirror,November 5, 2020 , on page A8)Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said on Wednesday exploration firms are free to decide whether or not to resume their oil exploration activities at Recto Bank following concerns that China might prohibit exploration activities ... -
Ulysses hikes losses incurred by farmers, fishers
(BusinessMirror,November 16, 2020 , on page A4)The Department of Agriculture (DA) said farmers and fishermen incurred more losses as Typhoon Ulysses (international name Vamco) had damaged crops and other agricultural products valued at P2.107 billion. Ulysses affected ... -
Military conducts war exercise near China-occupied Scarborough Shoal
(BusinessMirror,December 3, 2020 , on page A3)With new assets in the inventory of the Navy and the Air Force, the military carried out its amphibious landing and island defense exercises in Zambales where the Scarborough Shoal sits at a shooting distance. The drills ... -
Del Carmen named Region 13's best coastal town
(BusinessMirror,November 14, 2020 , on page A9)The Municipality of Del Carmen in Siargao Island was recently named Caraga region’s grand winner in the Malinis and Masaganang Karagatan (MMK) program of the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ... -
3 published outstanding R&D receive Dr. Elvira O. Tan Awards
(BusinessMirror,January 10, 2021 , on page A5)Three published research and development papers in agriculture, aquatic sciences, and natural resources and environment were conferred with the Dr. Elvira O. Tan Awards. The awards were given during the recent virtual S&T ... -
Sen. Villar lauds DENR for efforts to help clean and save Manila Bay via solar-powered Sewage Treatment Plant
(BusinessMirror,November 16, 2020 , on page B6)Recognizing the importance that Manila Bay serves for Filipinos, Senator Cynthia A. Villar underscored the importance of a Sewerage Treatment Plan (STP) to help clean and save the bay. This was in response to the plan of ... -
Damage to agri sector from Rolly, Quinta now at ₱6.7B
(BusinessMirror,November 11, 2020 , on page A8)About 89,000 Filipino farmers and fisherfolk have incurred combined losses of P7.6 billion from damage caused by Typhoon Quinta and Supertyphoon Rolly to the agriculture sector, based on latest Department of Agriculture ... -
Locsin, Wang eye 'template' in talks on oil, gas in SCS
(BusinessMirror,November 4, 2020 , on page A8)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 ... -
DA: Farm loss from 2 typhoons now ₱4.5B
(BusinessMirror,November 4, 2020 , on page A1)The combined damage and losses brought by recent Typhoon Quinta and Supertyphoon Rolly have reached P4.5 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Tuesday. Despite the reported damage and losses, DA Director ... -
Whatever it takes: Gov't claims initial victory with P1.7B spent out of P47B 7-year outlay to win ‘Battle for Manila Bay’
(BusinessMirror,October 3, 2020 , on page A1)The Duterte administration has allotted a whopping P47-billion budget for the rehabilitation of Manila Bay that may include as well the desilting of clogged esteros and clean-up of heavily polluted river tributaries and ... -
BFAR hoists 'red tide' warning in 15 areas
(BusinessMirror,October 7, 2020 , on page A3)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has hoisted the “red tide” warning anew in 10 areas, raising to 15 the total number of localities whose waters were found to be positive of paralytic shellfish poison ... -
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 ... -
The Manila Bay sand trap
(BusinessMirror,September 28, 2020 , on page A6)In the game of golf, landing your golf ball on a sand trap is a most unfortunate event. It would test not only your skill but also your fortitude while all eyes are on you. Such is the case of the Manila Bay white sand ...