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Another invasive Chinese softshell turtle found in PH
A Chinese softshell turtle has turned up again in Philippine waters, prompting a conservation group’s warning that it is an invasive alien species (IAS) or a sea pest that could harm aquatic life endemic to the country. ...
- August 29, 2022
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Shellfish Bulletin No. 16, Series of 2022, 02 September 2022
Shellfishes collected and tested from coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol; Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; and Lianga Bay in Surigao del Sur are still positive for Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) ...
- September 4, 2022
Fishers protest construction of sea wall in Cebu town
A group of fishermen has sought the help of an environment nongovernmental organization to address their concern over the construction of structures within the coastal easement zones in a village of Medellin town in northern ...
- August 30, 2022
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Shellfish Bulletin No. 11, Series of 2022, 17 June 2022
Based on the latest laboratory results of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and Local Government Units (LGUs), shellfishes collected at coastal waters of Milagros in Masbate; coastal waters of Dauis and ...
- June 19, 2022
Marcos: China 'strongest partner' in PH recovery
President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called China the country’s “strongest partner” in its efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic despite Beijing’s continued intrusion into Philippine waters which Manila has ...
- June 12, 2022
China fishing boat detained by Taiwan ally Palau
An illegal Chinese fishing vessel and its 28 crew have been detained in Palau, authorities said, creating a delicate diplomatic situation for the tiny Pacific nation, which is allied with Beijing's rival Taiwan.
- December 16, 2020
Dredging of Cagayan Bicol rivers approved
The government has endorsed the dredging of the Cagayan and Bicol rivers following the deadly floods that hit Cagayan Valley region in northern Luzon and Bicol region in southern Luzon during the onslaught of successive ...
- November 17, 2020
Fisherfolk raise concern over Manila Bay’s ‘discoloration’
Social media went abuzz the past few days after some parts of Manila Bay turned turquoise. While some netizens claimed that “mother nature is healing” due to the restriction of movement in the densely populated Metro Manila, ...
- March 28, 2020
Beijing says its carrier group doing drills in South China Sea
China’s Shandong aircraft carrier task group recently conducted an exercise in the South China Sea, the country’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said on Sunday. China has repeatedly complained about United States Navy ships ...
- May 3, 2021
Food vendors on Bohol’s Virgin Island out for good
The mayor of Panglao town in Bohol has decided to no longer allow vendors on Virgin Island following reports of expensive food being sold to tourists at a popular sandbar. Mayor Edgardo “Boy” Arcay said the local government’s ...
- August 12, 2022