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Fishing and gambling
November 17, 2022 , on page 3)The question of how critical marine resources are to the country's food security was raised in an ongoing CNN Philippines special titled "The Way Forward". It presents data that some two million fishermen catch about 4.4 ... -
3 farmers drown in Cagayan River
November 4, 2022 , on page 3)Three farmers drowned while fishing in the Cagayan River here on All Saints' Day, Tuesday. The Task Force Lingkod Cagayan (TFLC) identified the victims as Felipe Pulido, 54; his son, Jonathan, 30; and Renato Tabarejo, 54. -
Fisherman found dead in Quezon mangrove
November 10, 2022 , on page 3)A 60-year-old fisherman was found dead in mangrove area of Kanilyawan, Sitio Angib, Barangay Amot, this town, Tuesday afternoon. Burdeos police identified the victim as Nolito Vargas, a resident of Sitio Pulang Lupa, Brgy. ... -
PCG secures 100 fishers from Chinese vessels
February 12, 2024 , on page 2)The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has completed a nine-day patrol operation in Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag or Scarborough Shoal) in Zambales which allowed over 100 Filipino fishermen to catch fish and other resources despite ... -
P179-M frozen mackerel from China confiscated
October 31, 2024 , on page 2)The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized 21 containers of smuggled frozen mackerel from China at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) estimated the value of ... -
Manning agency's license revoked over exploitation of Pinoy fisherfolk
October 10, 2024 , on page 3)The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has revoked the license of a local manning agency amid allegations of exploitation involving 383 Filipino fishermen deployed on vessels in the Indian Ocean. DMW Secretary Hans Leo ... -
Manila Mayor Honey leads coastal in Baseco
September 22, 2024 , on page 2)Manila Mayor Honey Lacunapangan, together with Vice Mayor John Marvin "Yul Servo" Nieto and several volunteer organizations, led the city’s participation in the 39th International Coastal Cleanup along the coast of Baseco ... -
CCG blocked BFAR signal in Bajo de Masinloc - PCG
February 26, 2024 , on page 4)The China Coast Guard (CCG) blocked, shadowed, and intercepted the automatic identification system (AIS) signal of a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel in Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag or Scarborough Shoal) ... -
Man electrocuted while fishing
March 14, 2024 , on page 2)A 63-year-old man died after he was electrocuted while fishing in an irrigation canal in Barangay Villa Domingo here on Tuesday morning, March 12. Police Capt. Alex Galutera, municipal police station chief, identified the ... -
48 rescued from capsized boat
March 4, 2024 , on page 2)An infant was reported missing and 48 persons were rescued when their boat capsized in the sea of Santa Cruz Island in Zamboanga City last Saturday afternoon. The Zamboanga Regional Mobile Unite-9 received a call from one ... -
Red tide alert up in 6 areas
March 17, 2024 , on page 3)The public was urged to refrain from consuming shellfish harvested from six specific areas due to the presence of paralytic shellfish poison or red tide. In a statement issued yesterday, the Department of Health (DOH) and ... -
PCG deploys medical team to Pag-asa Island
April 1, 2024 , on page 1)The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed a team of doctors, nurses, and teachers to Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to improve community welfare and education in the remote area. The team is comprised ... -
14 rescued from capsized boat in Quezon
April 1, 2024 , on page 1)Fourteen passengers were rescued from a boat that capsized in the sea in Barangay San Rafael, this town, on Black Saturday. Police Lt. Sherwin Padua, duty officer at the port of San Rafael, received information that a ... -
Protect our seas, practice sustainable management
(Tempo,February 21, 2024 , on page 4)The Philippines is blessed with abundant marine resources and vast coastlines. From the turquoise seas of Batanes in the north to the gentle waters of Tawi-Tawi in the south, a diverse array of marine ecosystems, including ... -
7 Chinese crew of damaged fishing boat rescued
January 29, 2023 , on page 2)The Philippine Coast Guard rescued seven Chinese crew of a damaged fishing vessel in the sea off Suluan Island, Guiuan, Eastern Samar, on Friday night. The PCG Command Center received a distress call from FV Kai Da 899 due ... -
Village chief shares stories of boat accident victims
July 30, 2023 , on page 1)Memories of those who perished in the recent Laguna Lake boat tragedy remain in the hearts and minds of their fellow villagers in Barangay Gulod, Talim Island, Binangonan, Rizal. Barangay Gulod Chairman Reynante Arambulo ... -
11 rescued from distressed motor boat
July 24, 2023 , on page 2)The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued 11 passengers from a motor banca that ran aground and eventually sank off Surigao City last Saturday. Motor banca Justin had just departed from a floating resort in Barangay Day-asan ... -
Marikina River water level rises; residents told to evacuate
July 28, 2023 , on page 3)Residents in low-lying areas, especially those near the Marikina River, were asked to voluntarily move to their barangays' designated evacuation sites after the river's water level reached 16 meters due to heavy rains ... -
Nightmare trip: Yacht with 32 onboard sinks off Palawan
May 1, 2023 , on page 1)A dream trip turned into a nightmare when a dive yacht carrying 32 passengers and crew capsized off Tubbataha, Palawan yesterday. A search and rescue (SAR) operation was conducted to find four individuals who went missing. ... -
Lift up our salt industry
(Tempo,May 16, 2023 , on page 4)The saying “salt is life” holds true, not only on a personal level but also on a macro economic aspect. Salt is not just an ingredient to flavor dishes, but an important mineral that our bodies require for essential function. ...