Browsing Philippine Daily Inquirer by Subject "legislation"
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₱1.2-B giant clam shells seized in Palawan; 4 nabbed
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,April 18, 2021 , on page A3)About 200 tons of fossilized giant clam shells valued at around P1.2 billion were seized by authorities from four men who were arrested in Palawan province in the biggest recovery so far of the bivalves which are much-coveted ... -
Agriculture can save the Philippines from COVID-19 havoc
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 3, 2020 , on page A9)A resounding yes to “Hope in agriculture” (Editorial, 5/24/20). As a country with vast untapped agricultural lands and abundant bodies of water, we need to revive the agriculture sector. And this global pandemic made us ... -
DENR urges legislators to act on wetlands' protection
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,August 31, 2021 , on page A9)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Monday urged lawmakers to pass a legislation protecting the country’s wetlands, which play crucial roles in mitigating climate change, controlling floods and ... -
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 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 ... -
Japan challenges incursions by Chinese ships
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,February 9, 2021 , on page B3)Japan said Monday it has protested to China over two incursions into Japanese territorial waters that come after Beijing enacted legislation toughening its response to violations of its maritime territory. -
Keeping world's smallest edible fish alive
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,May 28, 2017 , on page A2-1)Buhi, Camarines Sur—The world’s smallest edible fish, locally called “sinarapan,” is slowly disappearing due to overfishing in Lake Buhi in Camarines Sur province, and the absence of a systematic and scientific way of ... -
Marcos urged to create fisheries department
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 28, 2022 , on page A5)Various fisheries groups are asking President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to certify as urgent a bill creating the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR) to unlock the full potential of the country’s fisheries ... -
'Senate BBL version denies Bangsamoro control of lakes, rivers'
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,August 26, 2015 , on page A4)The Senate version of the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) would deny control and supervision over fisheries and other resources in lakes, rivers and inland bodies of water in their region to the Bangsamoro government. ... -
Senate bill to require buyback of plastics
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 30, 2018 , on page A8)The Senate plans to push legislation to require beverage manufacturers to buy back plastic bottles sold at supermarkets and retail and help reduce the country’s plastic pollution. The country, along with China, Indonesia, ... -
Support for anti-illegal fishing pact sought
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 14, 2016 , on page B2-1)The Food and Agriculture Organization Wednesday urged governments to implement a landmark treaty against illegal fishing, saying rapid action was needed to ensure that its implementation was effective. FAO director general ...