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House bill seeks more benefits for farmers, fishers
(Manila Standard,October 10, 2022 , on page A4)Agri party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee has filed a bill for pension and social security benefits to farmers and fishers. The measure shall guarantee the farmers and fishers’ steady source of income to meet their basic needs ... -
House declares PH Rise portion 'protected area'
(Manila Standard,July 28, 2021 , on page A4)The House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources on Wednesday approved a bill declaring a portion of the Philippine Rise a protected area. At a congressional hearing Tuesday, the committee, chaired by Rep. Elpidio ... -
House inquiry on Iloilo oil spill, explosion pushed
(Manila Standard,August 3, 2020 , on page A3)A congressman filed a House Resolution calling for an investigation into the July 3 explosion at a power plant of AC Energy Corp. at Zone 3, Bo. Obrero, Lapuz, Iloilo City that resulted in an oil spill. Ilocos Sur First ... -
How much trash can you pick up from the beach in 5 minutes?
(Manila Standard,June 23, 2019 , on page C1)The specially curated show, dubbed “Alon!,” shows photographs of surfers from the country’s six leading surfing communities—Siargao, La Union, Baler, Mati in Davao, Gubat in Sorsogon, and Sabang Daguitan in Leyte—each ... -
How to rehabilitate Manila Bay
(Manila Standard,February 8, 2019 , on page A5)In 1975, environmental planner Architect Felino “Jun” Palafox and colleagues from the Planning and Project Development Office of the Department of Public Works, Transportation, and Communication unveiled the Manila Bay ... -
'Illegal fishing in WPS a cause of concern'
(Manila Standard,April 23, 2021 , on page A1-A2)The United States said Thursday the multi-billion “illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and destruction of the rich marine ecosystem in the West Philippine Sea is a cause of concern for both the United States and ... -
Iloilo Declaration for healthy oceans
(Manila Standard,December 4, 2018 , on page A4-A5)Confidence, optimism and determination reigned in Iloilo City last Thursday, 29 November 2018, as the 2018 East Asian Seas Congress concluded. After three days of events and sessions that brought together various ocean ... -
Iloilo research center finally breeds 'galunggong' in captivity
(Manila Standard,March 3, 2022 , on page A3)A scientific breakthrough at an Iloilo-based research center might finally be the long-term solution to the perennial shortage of galunggong (round scad) in the Philippines. In a world’s first, researchers successfully ... -
Immigration standoff, pandemic hammer iconic US crab industry
(Manila Standard,October 12, 2020 , on page B3)As crab season arrived in Hoopersville, Maryland, locals began asking where Jose Bronero Cruz was. For two decades, he’d traveled from Mexico to the remote town to pick crab meat, but this spring, he did not arrive. Nor ... -
The impact of the South China Sea ruling
(Manila Standard,July 18, 2016 , on page A10)Newspaper headlines blared on Wednesday last week that the South China Sea is ours, as ruled by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. This should be cause for a national celebration but the government and the ... -
‘Importing galunggong will not lower fish prices’
(Manila Standard,August 24, 2018 , on page A3)Importing P1.4 billion worth of fish, specifically galunggong (round scad), won’t bring down rising fish prices, Rep. Jose Atienza of Buhay party said on Thursday. “This is a band-aid solution and a poor government ... -
Impunity in the South China Sea
(Manila Standard,April 6, 2019 , on page A5)With the government either defending, justifying or simply doing nothing about China’s aggressive actions, the country’s giant neighbor has become even bolder to pursue its “creeping invasion” of the disputed territories ... -
In the Alps, white caviar offers and exclusive alternative
(Manila Standard,December 31, 2020 , on page B3)In his waders, Stefan Astner checks on the albino sturgeon: Almost two decades after they hatched, they’re ready to be gutted for their caviar to be shipped out for New Year’s celebrations. “The fish have already been ... -
Incoming AFP chief well-versed in Chinese incursions in WPS
(Manila Standard,January 28, 2021 , on page A1-A2)President Rodrigo Duterte has chosen Army commander Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana as the next chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to succeed General Gilbert Gapay, Malacanang said. “We are confident that General ... -
India says WTO fishing plan favors rich nations
(Manila Standard,November 15, 2021 , on page B3)The latest World Trade Organization proposals on ending fishing subsidies are unfair, weak and favor rich nations, an Indian official told AFP on Friday. Governments spend billions of dollars every year subsidizing fishing ... -
India, Iran looking to resolve issue on oil tanker 'pollution'
(Manila Standard,August 18, 2013 , on page A7)New Delhi and Tehran were Saturday working to resolve a dispute over the detention of an Indian oil tanker by Iranian naval guards for allegedly polluting sea waters in the Persian Gulf. The Indian government-owned MT Desh ... -
Indonesia beefs up sea patrols amid China spat
(Manila Standard,January 5, 2020 , on page A4)Indonesia is stepping up sea and aerial patrols of islands near the disputed South China Sea, an official said Saturday, following a diplomatic spat over "trespassing" Chinese vessels. Military aircraft and three warships ... -
Indonesia detains Viet fishing boats
(Manila Standard,March 6, 2020 , on page B3)Indonesia says it has detained dozens of crew from Vietnamese boats fishing illegally in waters that were the scene of a diplomatic spat with China earlier this year. The maritime ministry said five fishing boats and some ... -
Insist PH's right over disputed sea, govt urged
(Manila Standard,February 8, 2018 , on page A3)Amid the reported Chinese militarization of the artificial islands in the Spratly archipelago, Senator Joel Villanueva on Wednesday called on the government and the public to insist on the country’s rightful claim over the ... -
Iraqis clean up river as first green projects take root
(Manila Standard,April 11, 2022 , on page B3)Garbage clogs the banks of Iraq’s Tigris River in Baghdad but an army of young volunteers is cleaning it, a rare environmental project in the war-battered country. With boots and gloves, they pick up soggy trash, water ...