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    • BFAR monitors coastal areas in Isabela 

      Domingo, Leander (The Manila Times, July 3, 2023, on page A8)
      To ensure that reefs and fish species are properly monitored and evaluated, expert divers from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) continue to conduct monitoring in coastal ...

    • The macro-scale nightmare of microplastics 

      Kritz, Ben (The Manila Times, May 16, 2023, on page A4-A5)
      Last week, two scientists from Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology shared the results of a study they conducted in December 2021, which showed that there are microplastics in the air in all 17 cities ...

    • Microplastics 'up in the air' – scientists 

      Cua, Aric John (The Manila Times, May 14, 2023, on page A3)
      Two scientists from Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology already have devised a study to suggest that microplastics are up in the air, particularly in Metro Manila. "There are studies that reveal there ...

    • Ligao's marine protected area is Albay's treasure trove 

      Barcia, Rhaydz (The Manila Times, May 16, 2023, on page A8)
      More than two decades ago, the city government declared the Batong Languyon in Sitio Tambac, Maonon village in Ligao City as a fish sanctuary. Today, the area is home to different marine species, including blue marlin (malasugui).

    • Leyte families hit by oil spill get aid 

      Cruz, Moises (The Manila Times, July 11, 2023, on page A9)
      The Eastern Visayas Regional Office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has been mobilized to help families who have been affected by the oil spill at the Port of San Ricardo town in Southern Leyte. ...

    • Fishermen to learn fiberglass boat-making 

      Philippine News Agency (PNA) (The Manila Times, May 15, 2023, on page A8)
      Fishermen displaced by a recent oil spill in this province will get the opportunity to learn a new skill vital to their line of work, thanks to the joint efforts of the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) and Bureau ...

    • LLDA warns vs fish kills 

      Depasupil, William (The Manila Times, May 15, 2023, on page A9)
      Prolonged hot weather brought by El Niño will have debilitating effects on the livelihood and health of fishermen and residents of communities around Laguna de Bay, the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) warned. ...

    • House bill seeks fuel subsidy for fisherfolk 

      Tolentino, Reina (The Manila Times, May 15, 2023, on page A2)
      A measure at the House of Representatives seeks to provide a monthly fuel subsidy for municipal fisherfolk. House Bill (HB) 8007 was filed on May 9 by Agri party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee. The bill tasks the Department of ...

    • Oil spill damage to tourism at P886M 

      Baroña, Franco Jose (The Manila Times, May 14, 2023, on page A1-A2)
      The oil spill caused by the sinking of MT Princess Empress off the waters of Oriental Mindoro in February will cost Philippine tourism P886 million in lost revenue within a six-month period. The latest situation report of ...

    • PCHRD supports Iloilo's seaweed wine project 

      (The Manila Times, May 6, 2023, on page A10)
      Aiming to create new wine products from underutilized seaweeds found on the coasts of Panay Island, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DoST-PCHRD) supports the ...

    • Isatu pushes seaweed wine project 

      Domingo, Leander (The Manila Times, May 4, 2023, on page B5)
      The Iloilo Science and Technology University (Isatu) is pushing a project to develop wine from seaweeds found in the coastal areas of Panay Island. The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health ...

    • Four missing after dive boat sinks at Tubbataha Reef 

      Agence France-Presse (AFP) (The Manila Times, May 1, 2023, on page A9)
      Rescuers were searching for four people Sunday after a boat carrying more than a dozen scuba divers sank at a World Heritage-listed marine sanctuary in the Philippines, authorities said. The Philippine Coast Guard said 28 ...

    • Bioplastic from shrimp waste made possible 

      Domingo, Leander (The Manila Times, May 5, 2023, on page A7)
      To lessen massive waste from nonbiodegradable plastics, researchers at the University of San Carlos (USC) have turned shrimp waste into bioplastic with potential use for packaging. This USC project has secured support from ...

    • Assistance continues for affected Mindoro fisherfolk 

      Laurente, Ire Joe (The Manila Times, May 7, 2023, on page A8)
      After the identification of alternative fishing grounds for fishermen affected by the recent massive oil spill, the provincial government is continually formulating a recovery program, an agricultural official here said. ...

    • El Niño beneficial to some fish species - BFAR 

      Miguel, Janine Alexis (The Manila Times, May 5, 2023, on page B2)
      The approaching El Niño phenomenon may benefit certain species of fish despite the weather pattern's generally-accepted adverse impact, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said. BFAR National Director ...

    • Govt identifies new fishing area in Mindoro 

      Baroña, Franco Jose (The Manila Times, May 5, 2023, on page A8)
      The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) have identified alternative fishing grounds for oil spill-affected fisherfolk in Oriental Mindoro. DILG ...

    • Siargao ramps up mangrove protection 

      Maralit, Kristina (The Manila Times, February 21, 2023, on page A8)
      The ecotown initiative spearheaded by the Climate Change Commission (CCC) inspired a town in Surigao to preserve and prepare its mangrove forest for global recognition. Taking a page from the CCC's National Climate Change ...

    • PCG ships deployed in West PH Sea 

      Baroña, Franco (The Manila Times, February 7, 2023, on page A2)
      Two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ships have been deployed to an area in the West Philippine Sea where a Philippine Navy ship was "shadowed" by Chinese maritime militia vessels last week. Philippine authorities have yet to ...

    • Bamboos planted in Region 2 wetlands 

      Domingo, Leander (The Manila Times, February 5, 2023, on page A8)
      To commemorate World Wetlands Day on Thursday, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) spearheaded the planting of 600 bamboo and native tree seedlings.DENR-2 Regional Executive ...

    • 200,000 sign online petition vs Kaliwa Dam 

      Cariaso, Bella (The Manila Times, February 21, 2023, on page A2)
      The online petition urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to stop the construction of Kaliwa Dam has so far gathered 200,000 signatures. Stop Kaliwa Dam project convenor and Save Sierra Madre Network Inc. Executive Director ...