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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 ... -
Zambales fishers abandon 'dangerous' Panatag Shoal
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,April 24, 2021 , on page A5)More than 1,500 fishermen in Masinloc have totally deserted the contested Scarborough Shoal, which for decades served as their traditional fishing ground. Fisherman Bobby Roldan revealed they have not been near the shoal ... -
Zambales fishers buck 'partnership' with China
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 16, 2023 , on page A7)Fishermen from Zambales province, who were direct victims of harassment in the West Philippine Sea by the Chinese coast guard, have vowed they would not accept any “partnership” agreement with the People’s Republic of ... -
Zambales fishers find more dredging devices
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,August 16, 2015 , on page A8)Fishermen are towing a kilometer-long dredge floater assembly, hoping to bring it to shore today, after they found it drifting at sea several kilometers from Iba, Zambales, on Friday night. At least 30 fishermen from ... -
Zambales fishers raring to return to Scarborough but wait
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 4, 2016 , on page A8)Fishermen from this coastal town said they were waiting for confirmation from government officials on whether they could return to the contested Scarborough Shoal amid reports that China would soon allow them to fish in ... -
Zambales fishers seek damages after HK ship 'hit' artificial reefs
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 24, 2023 , on page A10)Local fishermen on Monday called on authorities to help them seek at least P900,000 in compensation from a foreign vessel that reportedly destroyed their “payao” (artificial reef) while the ship was entering the municipal ... -
Zambales fishers won't take Chinese bait: fishermen impressed but hesitant to use aquaculture technology from China
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,March 4, 2017 , on page A10)A five-day visit to China in January failed to convince some leaders of Zambales and Palawan fishing communities to accept aquaculture technology being offered by the Chinese government. The fishermen and BFAR officials, ... -
Zambales folk defy China's fishing ban
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 7, 2022 , on page A5)Fishermen in this coastal province are bent on resisting the China-imposed unilateral fishing ban in the South China Sea that extends into the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Leonardo Cuaresma, leader of the New Masinloc ... -
Zambales folk: Sino boats depleting our fish catch
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,April 17, 2021 , on page A1-A2)Fishermen on Friday said at least 20 Chinese vessels have been anchored about 111 kilometers off San Antonio town in Zambales province since January and they blamed the mysterious nocturnal activities of the ships for their ... -
Zambales taps Canadian firm vs intrusion in disputed seas
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,April 24, 2015 , on page A12)The province that is staring Chinese aggression in the face has secured help from a Canadian surveillance firm to keep track of the intrusion of foreign vessels and other marine activities in the West Philippine Sea. Backed ... -
Zambo Sibugay fisherfolk leader among five 2021 Magsaysay Awardees
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 1, 2021 , on page A4)For his “inspiring determination in leading his fellow fisherfolk to revive a dying industry,” a community leader from Zamboanga Sibugay has been named one of the five recipients of the 2021 Ramon Magsaysay Award, the Asian ... -
Zamboanga fishing ban boosts sardines population
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,March 3, 2018 , on page A3)The three-month fishing ban off Zamboanga Peninsula has greatly contributed to the increase in the population of sardines in the region, according to the Department of Agriculture. Earlier this week, the Bureau of Fisheries ...