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    • Boracay rehab is DENR's single biggest accomplishment in 2018 

      Araja, Rio N. (Manila Standard, December 28, 2018, on page A3)
      The rehabilitation of the world famous Boracay Island in Aklan is the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ “single biggest accomplishment” in 2018. “What we have done in Boracay [Island] could well serve as one ...

    • Boracay rehab on track amid pandemic 

      Araja, Rio N. (Manila Standard, June 14, 2020, on page A2)
      Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu says he remains on track to complete the rehabilitation of the world famous Boracay Island in Aklan by May 2021. The one-year extension given to the Boracay ...

    • Boracay rehab seen prolonged—Budget 

      (Manila Standard, May 10, 2018, on page A2)
      Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said on Wednesday that even after the six-month closure order of Boracay Island, its rehabilitation may be extended for next year. As such, Diokno said, the extension may require additional ...

    • Boracay rehabilitation should serve as a model 

      Eñano, Ray S. (Manila Standard, August 18, 2018, on page B3)
      The re-opening of Boracay Island on October 26 is probably the most awaited development in the tourism sector. Rehabilitation works are still ongoing in the famous island destination and if regulations and environmental ...

    • Boracay rehabilitation: restoring paradise 

      Navarrosa, Lyka; Ureta, Kyle Gabrielle; Yap, Lorelee (Manila Standard, February 11, 2019, on page F8)
      The Philippines is a country abundant in natural resources, boasting of famous tourist spots known the world over. But as tourism grew, so did the demands and stress on the tourist spots, many of which couldn't handle the ...

    • Boracay reopens for dry run from Oct. 15-25 

      Araja, Rio (Manila Standard, October 15, 2018, on page A3)
      An inter-agency task force in charge of the rehabilitation of Boracay will closely monitor compliance with the guidelines it has laid down to protect the resort island from destructive practices during its partial reopening ...

    • Boracay resort welcomes new VIP guest 

      (Manila Standard, November 17, 2019, on page D1-D2)
      Thousands of guest, from celebrities to world-famous athletes, have enjoyed the idyllic secluded beach, upscale facilities, and sophisticated amenities of Mövenpick Resort and Spa Boracay. Discerning guests do know the ...

    • Boracay: Man vs Nature 

      Jurado, Eric (Manila Standard, May 6, 2018, on page A5)
      For one of those rare times in Philippine history, the government ordered the temporary closing of an island—for environmental reasons. Last month, Boracay, an island famous for its white sand beaches and for being one of ...

    • Born in the backyard 

      (Manila Standard, December 20, 2000, on page 24)
      Seahorses can now be bred in captivity, thanks to research headway by the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center's aquaculture department in Tigbauan, Iloilo. Began in 1996, the SEAFDEC-AQD ornamental seahorse breeding ...

    • 'Born to be Wild' airs three-part anniversary special 

      (Manila Standard, November 10, 2019, on page D3)
      Today, travel and wildlife program Born to be Wild premiers its three-part anniversary special to celebrate its 12 years on television. As a young vet starting his hosting job in Born to be Wild nearly 12 years ago, Doc ...

    • BPSU pushes fish research 

      Gunio, Butch (Manila Standard, September 29, 2016, on page C2)
      Balanga City —The Bataan Peninsula State University will establish a fish processing and marine products research and development center on its Orani Campus in Barangay Bayan. The center will house the equipment, materials, ...

    • Breezing through 

      (Manila Standard, May 18, 2017, on page A4)
      Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano was said to have breezed through his confirmation hearing at the Commission on Appointments. Unfortunately for Cayetano, that breezing through is not bound to last. On Wednesday ...

    • ‘Bring China to court’: Carpio prods Philippines to protest Sino bullying of Pinoy fishermen 

      Barcelo, Vito; Cruz, Maricel V. (Manila Standard, June 9, 2018, on page A1-A2)
      Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio on Friday said the Philippines could use video of the Chinese Coast Guard apparently raiding Filipino fishermen’s catch in Scarborough Shoal, inside the country’s exclusive economic zone, ...

    • Britain, EU countries announce Brexit deal 

      Agence France-Presse (AFP) (Manila Standard, December 25, 2020, on page B2)
      Britain and the European Union were expected to announce a Christmas Eve trade deal Thursday after 10 months of Brexit talks dragged out over yet another late night session. The two sides had hoped to unveil the accord on ...

    • Britain’s exit offers hope for Irish oyster farmers 

      Dalby, Douglas (Manila Standard, May 2, 2017, on page B4)
      Greencastle, Ireland―For many on the oyster-rich shores of the River Foyle estuary on the northern tip of Ireland, Britain’s departure from the European Union cannot come soon enough. The hope is that Brexit will solve a ...

    • Brown algae sale banned 

      Estrada, Anna Leah (Manila Standard, April 26, 2014, on page B1)
      The Agriculture Department has imposed a ban on the harvesting and selling of brown algae and seagrass to preserve the country’s marine ecosystems. The agency issued Fisheries Administrative Order No. 250, which prohibits ...

    • 'Buntot page' 

      (Manila Standard, August 1, 2014, on page A6)
      Visitors marvel at the freshwater stingray as it glides gracefully with its tail formed like a whip. The species is among the crowd-drawers Las Farolas on Frontera Drive beside Tiendesitas, Ortigas Ave., Pasig City. The ...

    • Bureau of Fisheries: Catch in spill zone edible 

      Araja, Rio N.; Estrada, Annah Leah (Manila Standard, August 15, 2013, on page A6)
      Despite the oil spill, fish caught in Rosario, Cavite, is safe to eat, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. Lawyer Asis Perez, BFAR director, said water samples were found negative for any contamination. ...

    • Bureau tasked to ensure fish supply ample 

      Philippine News Agency (PNA) (Manila Standard, August 8, 2016, on page A1-A2)
      Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol on Sunday ordered the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to ensure the steady supply of fish in Metro Manila. He gave the order following President Rodrigo Duterte's order to ...

    • ‘Buwad’-making thrives in Bantayan Island 

      (Manila Standard, March 23, 2020, on page A6)
      Bantayan island in Cebu is known for its fine, white-sand beaches and clear waters, and also for buwad, or sun-dried salted fish, better known as daing or tuyo in other parts of the Philippines. Fishing is the main livelihood ...