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Go after other illegal Chinese dredgers, gov't urged
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,February 1, 2021 , on page A4)The government should look for and investigate other Chinese dredging vessels operating illegally in Philippine waters following the seizure of the 2,340-ton MV Zhonhai 68 off Bataan and Bulacan provinces by authorities ... -
Go west
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 29, 2018 , on page B3-B4)This seemingly nondescript town is the home of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (Seafdec). Known as the Tigbauan Main Station, the 40-hectare complex includes research laboratories, hatcheries and broodstock ... -
Goats go surfing, help kids overcome fear
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,March 24, 2021 , on page A1-A4)As cheering children and men frantically paddle their inflatable surfboard through the frothy Pacific waves onto the beach, one passenger placidly sits in the bow taking it all in—a large, white goat. California surfer ... -
Golez: China building defense triangle at sea
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,October 14, 2015 , on page A12)China's incursion into disputed islands in the South China Sea is part of a triangle aimed at expanding its military influence close to the US trust territory of Guam in the Western Pacific, former National Security Adviser ... -
Good things come to those who "bait"
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,August 8, 2019 , on page A9)This has been the case for Joel Paloso for the past two decades. What started out his passion, Mr. Paloso is now a household name in the remote municipality of Dilasag, Aurora because of his contributions to fishers in the area. -
Gov't agencies declare war on fish 'invaders'
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 20, 2013 , on page A18)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) has rallied nine other government agencies to intensify the war on clown knife fish infestation at Laguna de Bay. The BFAR ... -
Gov't eyes bond float to fund agri projects: DA needs P140B for farm-to-market roads, farm and fisheries modernization plan
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,March 29, 2018 , on page B1)The government is planning to issue bonds to raise funds for the completion of the Department of Agriculture’s farm-to-market roads (FMRs) and its farm and fisheries mechanization program, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel ... -
Gov't inaction blamed for Subic waste dumping
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,February 16, 2013 , on page A4)A Senate committee report concluded that a contractor of the United States Navy was liable for unauthorized dumping of untreated sewage in Philippine waters and scored the inaction of relevant environment protection agencies ... -
Gov't runs after firm selling land along Laguna lake shores
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,August 11, 2020 , on page A5)A developer, earlier called out by Malacañang for misrepresenting President Rodrigo Duterte’s message as a company endorsement, is facing a string of complaints and investigation by different government agencies over a ... -
Gov't to assess environmental, social impacts of 'dolomite beach'
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 3, 2022 , on page A4)Environmental and social impacts of the controversial dolomite placement for the Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program will be explored amid concerns by several sectors surrounding the project that were raised since the previous ... -
Gov't to determine fines for oil spill
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 6, 2020 , on page A1-A7)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources will issue a notice of violation of the Philippine Clean Water Act to the company operating the power barge that exploded and spilled oil off the coast of Iloilo City on ... -
Gov't urged to allow entry of fish feed ingredients
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 14, 2022 , on page B3)Aquafeed manufacturers have asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) to lift the ban on the importation of pork products including processed animal proteins (PAP) from Italy that are used in manufacturing fish feed, to ... -
Gov't urged to file new case vs China
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,April 1, 2022 , on page A5)Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Thursday said the Philippines should seek another arbitral case to oblige China to agree to ground rules in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal and claim damages for ... -
Gov’t ban on destructive fishing methods starts
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,April 29, 2014 , on page A7)Since April 15, commercial fishing boat captain Arnel Perante and his 25-member crew have been idle in their boat docked on Pantal River here. Some of them tinkered with their fishing nets, sewing the portions that were ... -
Gov’t processing 22 Manila Bay reclamation projects
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,February 12, 2019 , on page A10)A total of 22 reclamation projects are planned along Manila Bay that will affect — and likely pollute — a 22,000-hectare area of the body of water, an official of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) admitted to ... -
Gov’t protests China’s fishing ban extending to PH waters
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 1, 2022 , on page A1-A2)The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has filed a diplomatic protest against China’s unilateral imposition of a three-and-half-month fishing ban in the South China Sea, saying the prohibition encroaches into parts of the ... -
Gov’t starts dismantling fish pens in Laguna de Bay
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 27, 2017 , on page A12)After issuing a final warning to all fish pen operators last month, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) began dismantling fish pens and fish cages in Laguna de Bay on Thursday. In his first address ... -
Gov’t upholds sovereignty over PH rise, plants flag
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 13, 2017 , on page A8)Manila asserted its sovereign rights over Philippine Rise (formerly Benham Rise) on Monday by planting the national flag there as the nation marked the 119th anniversary of its independence. Divers from the Philippine ... -
Graft-tainted fund to aid farmers, fishers extended
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,October 16, 2015 , on page A6)The House has approved a bill extending the corruption-tainted Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (Acef) by another seven years up to 2022. The House committee on agriculture and food approved House Bill No. ... -
Graft-tainted fund to aid farmers, fishers extended
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,October 16, 2015 , on page A6)The House has approved a bill extending the corruption-tainted Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (Acef) by another seven years up to 2022. The House committee on agriculture and food approved House Bill No. ...