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Why should we care about sharks?
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 17, 2017 , on page C4)“Tagging” a big, gentle whale shark—that is, swimming close enough to attach a device that will help scientists track the animal’s movements—seems easy enough for researchers. But tagging a tiger shark, known to be aggressive ... -
Why we crave for our childhood snacks now: From ‘kamote’ cue to comfort food like tilapia in spicy coconut milk
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,April 23, 2020 , on page C1)Comfort food means different things to different people. During this global pandemic, however, our commonalities as Filipinos, I’ve noticed, emerge through food posts. I haven’t received as many private messages from friends ... -
‘Window hour’ eyed for Taal fishers, farmers as volcano remains restive
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 9, 2021 , on page A12)Authorities are studying the imposition of a “window hour” for residents in communities surrounding Taal Volcano so they can harvest from their fish cages and farms amid the continued volcanic activity. In a telephone ... -
With 'danggit,' a town gets acquainted with wealth
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 24, 2010 , on page B3)Commonly known as “rabbit fish” because its mouth resembles that of a rabbit, danggit has provided a new livelihood opportunity to a people’s organization here whose dried fish production and sales have expanded threefold ... -
With 'reefs,' fish return to Lamon Bay
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,December 17, 2015 , on page A14)Fisherman Godie Romualdo still remembers the days when fish had gone scarce in the Lamon Bay off his town of Atimonan in northern Quezon province. “My catch was barely enough to feed my family,” he said. Like several other ... -
With tuna ban, 150,000 may lose jobs
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 28, 2020 , on page A14)At least 150,000 people who depend on the tuna industry in General Santos City, Philippines, could end up jobless as a result of a two-year ban on tuna fishing in Western and Central Pacific, a fishing magnate said. The ... -
Women nurture fish sanctuaries
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,April 3, 2014 , on page A15)Expertly maneuvering her small boat through the waves of the Pacific Ocean toward her coastal home on Caringo Island in Mercedes, Camarines Norte province, Susan Aseron, 36, gave a last gaze at the fish and coral sanctuaries ... -
Women power in Sarangani Bay keeps coral predators away
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 28, 2022 , on page A7)The crown of thorns starfish that have been destroying corals in the 215,950-hectare Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape (SBPS) have found their match among women in coastal communities here. Thanks to a reward of rice given ... -
Work with China but stick to our claims, envoy advises
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,August 15, 2016 , on page A6)Although neither China nor the Philippines may be ready to give up their respective claims, it may be possible to work out cooperative agreements on fishing, private oil and gas exploration, and avoiding conflict due to ... -
WPS dispute with China 'can't be solved in this lifetime'
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,May 26, 2018 , on page A8)The country’s territorial dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) cannot be resolved in this lifetime, according to presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. Saying that the Duterte administration was “not pro-China” ... -
'WPS is ours... no ifs and buts'
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 28, 2019 , on page A9)During his State of the Nation Address (Sona) on July 22, President Duterte made it very clear that “… the West Philippine Sea is ours. There [are] no ifs and buts. It is ours… we have been acting [applause] along that ... -
WPS will be key issue in 2022 elections'
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,May 9, 2021 , on page A8)Filipino voters should consider the West Philippine Sea (WPS) dispute a “high-priority issue” in the 2022 presidential elections and politicians should go beyond generalities and present a credible plan to protect national ... -
WWF and Century Pacific Promote Sustainably-Caught Tuna in the Davao Gulf
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,August 1, 2015 , on page B4)The simplest ways of catching tuna are often the most sustainable. Environmental solutions provider World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has renewed ties with Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF), the Philippines’ largest canned ... -
WWF hails Ilocos fisher as ‘environment hero’
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,August 3, 2013 , on page A4)For saving a dolphin trapped in a fishing net, a 63-year-old fisherman from Ilocos Norte has been named the latest “Hero of the Environment” by the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF)-Philippines. Francisco Vergara, who ... -
Year after arbitration: Options and directions
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 12, 2017 , on page A13)Today marks the first anniversary of the arbitral tribunal’s award on the case that the Philippines filed against China. This anniversary presents an opportunity for us to look closely at our country’s direction. Together, ... -
Yolanda's unlikely heroes
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,November 15, 2020 , on page A8)Before this Leyte provincial capital and regional center of Eastern Visayas was battered by Supertyphoon “Yolanda” (international name: Haiyan) seven years ago, many residents had been treating their mangrove forests as ... -
Young Pinoys set off on monthlong island protest vs China
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,December 1, 2015 , on page A15)The young protesters will not be deterred. The sea voyage of thousands of youth volunteers to the Kalayaan group of islands to protest China’s intrusion will push through on Tuesday despite the opposition of defense and ... -
Young Tawi-Tawi scientist out to save sea of childhood
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 24, 2016 , on page A1-A15)The sea, with its diverse marine life, and the pristine beaches of his hometown Sibutu Island in Tawi-Tawi were Richard Muallil’s playground as a child. Now, as a 35-year-old marine scientist, Muallil is hoping to transform ... -
Youth take active role in preserving Iloilo River
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 17, 2010 , on page 3)The youth sector is now one of the prime movers in the city's campaign to protect the Iloilo River. City Executive Assistant Mathilde Octavio said members of the Youth Eco Defender underwent a seminar as a prelude to their ... -
Zambales fishermen favor strong President to end China's blockade
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,May 7, 2016 , on page A18)A 30-foot trawler named "Marvin" lies beached on a grass bank overlooking the South China Sea, idle since China's Coast Guard began driving away Philippine fishermen after a fierce standoff four years ago. Its 10-man crew ...