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Lanao del Norte coastal town reopens doors to tourists

Umel, Richel (Philippine Daily Inquirer, April 26, 2022, on page A5)

Emerging after two years of restrictions because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this once war-torn coastal town of Lanao del Norte province opened its doors to visitors again as it showcased its organic farm and fishery goods ...

Landbank expands center for farmers, fisherfolk

Lagare, Jordeene (Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 10, 2023, on page B3)

State-owned Land Bank of the Philippines recently unveiled its newest agricultural hub in Cagayan, the first such center in the province, in an effort to extend financial assistance to more farmers and fishers. The latest ...

Landmark ruling on sea row

(Philippine Daily Inquirer, July 11, 2016, on page A20)

A Landmark ruling on an arbitration case filed by the Philippines that seeks to strike down China’s expansive territorial claims in the South China Sea will be a test for international law and world powers. China, which ...

The language of climate change

Cabreza, Vincent (Philippine Daily Inquirer, January 21, 2015, on page A9)

Global warming has become a catch-all phrase to explain everything that goes wrong in the environment these days, even among Filipinos, whether they live in urban centers or out in the farms or the hinterlands. But while ...

Law enforcers also behind illegal fishing in Lingayen Gulf

Sotelo, Yolanda (Philippine Daily Inquirer, February NaN, 2015, on page A14)

There must be something about the coastal town of San Fabian in Pangasinan which attracts tourists, beach lovers, sea creatures and even unscrupulous fishermen. All are welcome, Mayor Constante Agbayani said, except fishermen ...

Legendary Paoay Lake comes alive

Arzadon, Cristina (Philippine Daily Inquirer, February 13, 2013, on page A19)

Unknown to many, the serene Paoay Lake, known for its legendary past, had been blighted by wastes coming from fish cages resulting in high E. coli bacteria contamination for years. The 387-hectare lake in Paoay, Ilocos ...

Lesley Mobo back to catching fish: ‘This was the life we knew’

Chee Kee, Raoul J. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, April 24, 2010, on page C2)

Lesley Mobo’s return flight to the United Kingdom had been cancelled one time too many, such that he decided to stay with his mother in their barrio in Aklan. The change in pace—from fast and frenetic to slow and languid—wasn’t ...

Let's go to Panatag, fishers dare Roque

Aglibot, Joanna Rose; Orejas, Tonette (Philippine Daily Inquirer, July 15, 2021, on page A8)

Two vessels of the Chinese Coast Guard are permanently positioned at the mouth of the 150-kilometer-wide Scarborough Shoal (Panatag or Bajo de Masinloc to locals), preventing Filipino fishermen from entering, fishing or ...

Let's talk: China softens position on fishing rules

Quismudo, Tara (Philippine Daily Inquirer, January 18, 2014, on page A1-A8)

China called on the Philippines on Friday to meet it halfway on new Chinese fishing rules in the disputed South China Sea, adding that Beijing was always willing to make efforts to resolve such issues through talks. But ...

LGUs' fresh produce purchases rising, DA Chief says

Ocampo, Karl R. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 9, 2020, on page A14)

Local government units (LGUS) have bought P1.58 billion worth of agriculture and fishery products directly from farmers and fishermen since the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) was imposed in mid-March, the Department ...

'Like the Molave' in coastal greenbelts

Doyo, Ma. Ceres (Philippine Daily Inquirer, August 30, 2012, on page A13)

And so it is gratifying to know that our marine scientists are focusing on the Philippines’ endangered mangrove associates and other beach forest species. Dr. Jurgenne Honculada Primavera and Dr. Resurreccion “Rex” B. ...

De Lima tell DU30: be careful with statements on sea row

Quismundo, Tarra (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 28, 2016, on page A11)

Sen. Leila de Lima on Thursday called on President Duterte to be careful with his statements about unresolved disputes in the South China Sea, saying his recent remarks viewed as friendly to China tended to undermine ...

Limay folk joins Petron, SMC in rebuilding mangrove forest

Macatuno, Allan (Philippine Daily Inquirer, April 17, 2018, on page B2-3)

At the crack of dawn, about 150 villagers living near the coastline of Barangay Alangan in this town walked 800 meters to reach a muddy shoreline. Moments later, under the scorching sun, the villagers planted neat rows of ...

Listen to fishermen’s wives

Murphy, Denis (Philippine Daily Inquirer, January 20, 2014, on page A17)

We stood, with a dozen or so women, wives of Tacloban fishermen, looking out to sea for signs of a new typhoon. They had heard rumors of such a typhoon (Dec. 15) and had sent their children to the rescue centers. The women ...

Little fluffy clouds may help save the Great Barrier Reef

Reuters (Philippine Daily Inquirer, September 29, 2021, on page A9)

To slow the speed at which high temperatures and warm waters bleach the corals of the Great Barrier Reef, Australian scientists are spraying droplets of ocean water into the sky to form clouds to protect the environmental ...

Living Planet Report: WWF paints dire picture for survival of the species

Agence France-Presse (AFP) (Philippine Daily Inquirer, November 5, 2016, on page A8-A9)

Nearly three-fifths of all animals with a backbone— fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals—have been wiped out since 1970 by human appetites and activity, according to a grim study released on Thursday. Swathes of ...

LLDA cites 17 more bay polluters: Violators include PICC, hotels, condominiums, restaurants and a popular marine attraction

Enano, Jhesset O.; Andrade, Jeannette I. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, February 11, 2019, on page A14)

A total of 17 more establishments in the cities of Manila and Pasay, including the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) and several hotels, have been cited by the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) for ...