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Angeles conducts tree planting in watershed
(SunStar Philippines,June 20, 2021 , on page 1-11)The Angeles City Government spearheaded a tree planting activity at the Angeles City Watershed in Barangay Sapangbato on June 19, as part of Mayor Carmelo "Pogi" Lazatin, Jr.'s kick-off campaign for the city’s environment ... -
Fisheries biotechnology center to rise in Central Luzon
(SunStar Philippines,March 30, 2022 , on page 6)Agriculture Secretary William Dar and Central Luzon State University (CLSU) president Edgar Orden presided over the signing of the memorandum of agreement on the construction of the National Fisheries Research and Development ... -
Better yield for seaweed farmers
(SunStar Philippines,March 28, 2022 , on page 9)Seaweed farmer Marian Maadil Ahajan, a beneficiary of Phase 1 of the PRDP supported seaweed project, said that the seedlings from MSU were very good because they could grow fast even without the use of fertilizers. “The ... -
Central Luzon slowly, but surely winning Manila Bay rehab
(SunStar Philippines,March 27, 2022 , on page 5)Central Luzon is slowly, but surely winning the battle for the rehabilitation of Manila Bay. In his speech during the MANILA BAYani Awards and Incentives (MBAI), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ... -
More Filipinos fishing in Bajo de Masinloc -- PCG
(SunStar Philippines,March 28, 2022 , on page 1-7)The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Friday, March 25, 2022, that there are more Filipino fishermen fishing off waters in Bajo de Masinloc in Zambales. The PCG said from February 28 to March 5, they monitored around ... -
Fragile peace in South China Sea
(SunStar Philippines,April 4, 2022 , on page 4)It is confusing and frustrating that China has continued its claim over almost the entirety of the South China Sea. This despite the July 2016 ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, Netherlands, which ... -
Pisay students conduct coastal cleanup
(SunStar Philippines,April 2, 2022 , on page 10)A group of Philippine Science High School-Southern Mindanao Campus (Pisay) students visited the Aboitiz Cleanergy Park, managed by Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. and Aboitiz Foundation Inc. last March 19, 2022 to conduct ... -
Exercise freedom of navigation at West Philippine Sea -- group
(SunStar Philippines,April 3, 2022 , on page 3-11)Militant group Anakpawis is calling for the exercise of freedom of navigation at the West Philippine Sea. This, following the recent incident between the Chinese Coast Guard and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Panatag ... -
4K mangroves planted in Macabebe town
(SunStar Philippines,June 27, 2021 , on page 1-11)More than 4,000 mangrove propagules covering two hectares were planted on June 26, 2021 in the coastal waters of Barangay Consuelo in Macabebe town, Pampanga, in a bid to strengthen the protection of marine ecosystem and ... -
240 Chinese vessels spotted lingering in West Philippine Sea
(SunStar Philippines,April 15, 2021 , on page 3)The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Tuesday, April 13, denounced the continued swarming of Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) and Maritime Militia vessels, which Chinese authorities have claimed to be ... -
3 drown in Sagay river
(SunStar Philippines,April 13, 2021 , on page 1-7)Three persons, including a student, drowned on Sunday, April 11, while gathering seashells locally known as "kayog" at the Himogaan River in Barangay Paraiso, Sagay City. Based on police investigation, the three victims ... -
'Giant tilapia' caught
(SunStar Philippines,June 29, 2021 , on page 1)A giant tilapia, weighing 5.4 kilograms, was captured in a fishpond around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2021, Kidapawan City. Barangay captain of Balabag, Eduardo Umpan said they were drying up their fishpond to harvest ... -
NegOcc coast guard intercepts over 15 kilos of dried seahorse
(SunStar Philippines,March 27, 2021 , on page 3)The Coast Guard Station (CGS) Negros Occidental has intercepted at least 15.25 kilos of dried seahorses Friday morning, March 26, 2021, at the Banago Port in Bacolod City. Captain Ludovico Librilla, station commander of ... -
Casualty investigation up: Sea tragedy death toll rises to 7; 2 still missing
(SunStar Philippines,September 28, 2021 , on page 1-7)Only two persons remained missing as the death toll from the sunken fishing vessel from Cadiz City, Negros Occidental off the coast of Iloilo province climbed to seven as of Monday, September 27. The Philippine Coast Guard ... -
Dead whale shark found inside fish pen
(SunStar Philippines,September 28, 2021 , on page 2)A dead whale shark was found inside a fish pen in Pulupandan town, Negros Occidental over the weekend. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Substation in Pulupandan reported that they received a phone call from a certain Ludy ... -
Bantayan's water desalination plant to operate soon
(SunStar Philippines,February 27, 2022 , on page 4)The town of Bantayan in northern Cebu will soon have its own water desalination plant. The Bantayan Municipal Government aims to complete the construction of the plant located in Barangay Luyongbaybay on the islet of Doong ... -
DOH to give sea ambulances to 5 LGUs in Central Visayas
(SunStar Philippines,February 27, 2022 , on page 3)A SEA ambulance that can quickly take patients to mainland Cebu during medical emergencies was launched Monday, Feb, 21, 2022 in Bantayan town, Cebu, the municipality announced on its Facebook page. The Department of Health ... -
Capitol reorganizes agri, fisheries council
(SunStar Philippines,February 27, 2022 , on page 2)The Provincial Government of Pampanga has led the election of new officials of the Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council (PAFC) recently. The PAFC is an organization of farmers and fishermen that serves as an advisory ... -
Meditalk: Are fish supplements good for the heart?
(SunStar Philippines,February 28, 2022 , on page 5)Good day. There are a lot of fish supplements in the market that has been touting benefits for the heart. I just wanted to know if these fish supplements in the market are really good for the heart. -
Supplies reach troops in Ayungin Shoal
(SunStar Philippines,November 24, 2021 , on page 10)The Philippine supply vessels have already reached the Filipino troops stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said Tuesday, November 23, 2021. "Dumating na ang resupply boats ...
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