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Asean disunity heightens sea tension- experts
The lack of unity among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in stopping China’s continuing construction work in disputed waters is increasing the conflict in the already tense West Philippine Sea ...
- August 9, 2016
DENR seeking sites for seaweed farming
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is seeking areas where local production of seaweed can either be started or increased, both as a livelihood measure for coastal communities and as an effective ...
- December 8, 2016
PH boats fishing outside Panatag, US think tank claims
Filipino fishermen have been fishing just outside, not inside, the lagoon of Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, a Washington, D.C. think tank claims, citing recent satellite images. On its website, the Asia Maritime Transparency ...
- November 3, 2016
China damaged reefs in disputed sea - US official
The United States will work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and other countries with claims to the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) to address the colossal destruction perpetuated by China on ...
- March 30, 2016
China pivot yields 'modus vivendi' at West PH Sea
The Duterte administration’s pivot to China will bring about a change in perception on both sides, allowing a “modus vivendi” of “peace” at the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), the country’s next ambassador to China ...
- November 11, 2016
'No bargaining with China' on West Ph Sea
President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday said he won't ''bargain'' with China on the disputed West Philippine Sea ( South China Sea) when he visits Beijing this week. Duterte also said he won't make any ''hard impositions'' on ...
- October 17, 2016
US body awards PH recycling project
Interface, a Georgia-based manufacturer of modular carpet tiles and flooring, was one of several winners of the 2016 Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) in Sustainable Oceans Management for its work ...
- December 15, 2016
China warns of penalties vs foreigners in West PH Sea
China has warned of penalties against foreigners caught violating its sovereignty over its territorial seas, including the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). State-run Xinhua news agency reported that the Chinese Supreme ...
- August 3, 2016
Coordinating body for PH marine ecosystem pushed
A De La Salle University (DLSU) professor proposes the establishment of a coordinating body in the Philippines that will make sure coastal ecosystems in the country are healthy in order to help combat the effects of climate ...
- May 10, 2016
LandBank to triple lending to farmers, fishers over next 6 yrs
To accomplish this goal, Buenaventura said he will initiate a “reengineering” of the credit facilities for small stakeholders in the agriculture sector, and encourage them to enter into “corporatives.” Under his proposal, ...
- December 29, 2016