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    • PH Ayungin mission ‘a success’ despite Chinese harassment 

      Mangosing, Frances; Cabalza, Dexter (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 6, 2023, on page A8)
      Chinese vessels once again harassed and attempted to block Philippine ships on a resupply mission en route to Ayungin, or Second Thomas Shoal, in the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday, but the Filipinos were able to complete ...

    • The many invasions of China 

      Butuyan, Joel (Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 23, 2024, on page A8)
      So many of the burning issues troubling our country today has something to do with China. One wonders if our government is looking at all these issues from a bird’s-eye view, to find out if there’s orchestration going on ...

    • There's a lot to dive for in Misamis Oriental 

      Honasan, Alya (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 1, 2023, on page C1)
      What’s the best way to promote scuba diving in an area not yet well-known for underwater attractions? Simple, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Office 10, which covers such cities as Cagayan de Oro and ...

    • Hotel's coastal cleanup yields 19 tons of waste 

      (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 4, 2023, on page C2)
      In a display of unity and commitment to environmental stewardship, Okada Manila partnered with the City Government of Parañaque to conduct a coastal cleanup drive on Sept. 15, in celebration of the World Cleanup Month. ...

    • 3 Zambales fishers killed as ship rams boat off Pangasinan 

      Sotelo, Yolanda (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 4, 2023, on page A7)
      Three fishermen from the town of Subic in Zambales died while another was injured when their fishing boat was rammed by a still-unidentified vessel some 180 miles (289 kilometers) from Barangay Cato in Infanta town of ...

    • ‘Planet Earth III’ producer on hope, heartbreak and PH frogfish 

      Asilo, Rito (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 28, 2023, on page D1)
      For viewers who remember sitting through the BBC’s 11-part 2006 nature documentary series “Planet Earth” and its six-episode 2016 sequel “Planet Earth II,” it certainly didn’t come as a surprise for the franchise to make ...

    • Kin of Zambales fishers in boat ramming seek speedy probe, closure 

      Aglibot, Joanna Rose (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 17, 2023, on page A8)
      As the battered fishing boat (FB) Dearyn floated aimlessly while tied to a dock here on Monday morning, grief-stricken Ailyn Samarita stared blankly nearby. The 43-year-old widow of the boat’s skipper, Dexter Laudencia, ...

    • PH allowed to use Canadian satellites vs ‘dark’ ships 

      Mangosing, Frances (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 1, 2023, on page A4)
      Canada will give the Philippines free access to state-of-the-art satellites that will allow maritime enforcers to surveil, almost in real time, vessels within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. The satellites will ...

    • Fish port opens in Davao Oriental's 'Tuna Highway' 

      Adonis, Meg (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 28, 2023, on page B2)
      The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) inaugurated a new fish port in Mati City this week as it promised an additional source of livelihood for residents in the capital of Davao Oriental. According to the ...

    • 3 fishers' kin demand justice: 'The ocean was their life' 

      Joaquin, Ansbert; Cabalza, Dexter (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 6, 2023, on page A8)
      A pall of gloom descended in Barangay Calapandayan here on Wednesday evening with the arrival of the bodies of three fishermen in the latest and worst maritime tragedy to befall this coastal community. “This is too painful ...

    • UN inspectors test Fukushima fish sold in market 

      Agence France-Presse (AFP) (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 20, 2023, on page A9)
      UN inspectors took samples from a fish market near the Fukushima nuclear power plant on Thursday following the release of wastewater from the wrecked facility in August. China and Russia have banned Japanese seafood imports ...

    • Man dies after whale strikes boat off Australia 

      Agence France-Presse (AFP) (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 1, 2023, on page B3)
      A man was killed and another injured after a whale struck a boat off the coast of eastern Australia on Saturday, police said. The two men were thrown from the boat when it was hit at about 6 a.m. local time in the waters ...

    • Saving Oyon Bay 

      Aglibot, Joanna Rose (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 8, 2023, on page A4)
      Before catching the first glimpse of sunlight, Francisco Miranda, 54, groaned while staring at the vast ocean. Miranda, a resident of Barangay South Poblacion here, scanned his surroundings and felt the chilly wind blow ...

    • 3 bays in Samar placed on red tide alert 

      Gabieta, Joey (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 9, 2023, on page A9)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has warned the public not to consume shellfish products taken from three bays on Samar Island where the red tide toxin was detected. “To safeguard human lives, we are ...

    • Coral bleaching hits Tubbataha due to extreme heat 

      Ticke, Geraldford (Philippine Daily Inquirer, June 3, 2024, on page A5)
      The Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP) is suffering from coral bleaching due to prolonged heat brought by the El Niño phenomenon, a report from the Tubbataha Management Office said. TRNP Superintendent Angelique Songco ...

    • Anyone for year-end dip at dolomite beach? 

      Reyes, Dempsey (Philippine Daily Inquirer, December 29, 2021, on page A6)
      The government has decided to reopen for two days the dolomite Beach at Manila Bay, but visitors will be required to register in a bid to prevent overcrowding. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on ...

    • Aquaculture overtakes wild fisheries 

      Agence France-Presse (AFP) (Philippine Daily Inquirer, June 9, 2024, on page B2-4)
      Aquaculture is playing an increasingly important role in meeting the world’s food needs, surpassing wild fisheries in aquatic animal production for the first time, according to a report published Friday. With global demand ...

    • Group pushes coastal greenbelts 

      Reyes, Dempsey (Philippine Daily Inquirer, December 31, 2021, on page A6)
      Science advocates on Thursday called on the government to develop “coastal greenbelts” to protect people from strong typhoons.

    • In major ocean polluter, group turns plastic waste into planks 

      Reuters (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 29, 2021, on page A9)
      A group of recyclers is trying to ease the country’s worsening plastic waste crisis by turning bottles, single-use sachets, and snack food wrappers that clog rivers and spoil beaches into building materials. The Plastic ...

    • PH-China relations ‘a bit choppy’ now—DFA chief 

      Pazzibugan, Dona Z. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 23, 2024, on page A2)
      Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo described the current state of Philippine-China relations as “a bit choppy,” but ruled out the possibility that they could get any worse. He said the Philippines had always sought to manage ...