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Heavy Antibiotics, chemical abuse poison fish industry's health
The heavy use of chemicals and antibiotics in aquaculture may result in disease outbreaks and even the collapse of the industry, the head of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) warns. "Chemical and ...
- March 16, 2012
P30M fossilized giant clams seized in Cebu
AboutP30 million worth of fossilized giant clams were seized and five persons were arrested in an Air Force-led operation in Cordova, Cebu on Wednesday afternoon, it was reported yesterday. Air Force spokesman Maj. Aristides ...
- October 18, 2019
DENR pushes for regional cooperation on mangrove protection
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) called for further convergence of Asean member countries in promoting mangrove development and conservation. "With the conservation and management strategies that ...
- September 6, 2018
Farm output growth slowed to 1% in 2018
Ahead from the release of official figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said the farming sector grew by 1 percent in 2018, due to the effects of 13 weather disturbances ...
- January 11, 2019
Modern technology in marine conservation
Use of remote sensing technology is useful in monitoring the status of coral reefs and reef-associated fish without the need for researchers to travel to distant areas. One can, for example, monitor coral reefs in the Sulu ...
- January 19, 2016
EU bans uncertified RP tuna
The Philippine is losing millions of dollars in potential revenue because its marine products are off limits to European consumers. Since January 1, the European Union (EU) imposed a mandatory scheme that allows only seafood ...
- January 26, 2010
Hamilo Coast ensures sustainable marine life
One of the abundant naval species thriving in Hamilo Coast are marine turtles, particularly the Olive Ridley sea turtles. With its coves as frequent nesting grounds of marine turtles, Hamilo Coast is dedicated to the regular ...
- March 10, 2017
Esperon confirms presence of Chinese ships near Pag-asa
National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. yesterday said 113 Chinese fishing vessels were seen lat week at Sandy Cay in the South China Sea, for which he has recommended that the Philippine take "diplomatic action" ...
- August 1, 2019
Taiwan on the rise at Crowne Plaza
Xin Tian Di, Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria's premiere Chinese restaurant will give you a taste of one of Asia's rising cuisine - Taiwanese. For the whole month of October, Chinese Executive Chef Sam Lee sheds light on the ...
- October 4, 2012
Chevron joins coastal cleanup for endangered sea turtles
Employees of Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex fuels and lubricants, teamed up with over 200 townsfolk and local government officials of San Pascual, Batangas to fill more than 400 trash bags which amounted ...
- November 17, 2017