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DA: Imported agri-fishery commodities to undergo 'second border' inspection
Two government agencies in the country will run after violators to curtail the entry of smuggled agricultural commodities and ensure an optimum level of food safety for Filipino consumers. According to a press release, the ...
- October 12, 2021
Passage of DFAR urged
Agricultural stakeholders are urging Congress for the early passage of the creation of Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ( DFAR). At present, there are 19 proposed measures pending at the House of Representatives ...
- December 11, 2020
Hijo Resources Corp grows Tagum's new gen of seagrass meadows
The Hijo coastline, which sits in the heart of the Davao Gulf, was home to a rich marine ecosystem, with seagrass meadows in the coastal seabed that serves as a sanctuary for many marine animals. However, when the boom in ...
- January 25, 2021
Rescued pawikan returns, lays eggs at Cleanergy Park
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. spotted two sea turtles at the Aboitiz Cleanergy Park at Sitio Punta Dumalag, Matina Aplaya, Davao City in the evening of May 24, 2021. One of the sea turtles was on her way back to the sea ...
- June 9, 2021
DOT 7 leads dive clean-up, conducts Oplan Islas
As part of the 35th International Coastal Clean-up, the Department of Tourism (DOT) 7, together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources 7, Lapu-Lapu City Government and Crimson Resort, has conducted a Dive ...
- September 24, 2020
Hijo Estate coastline now a Marine Protected Area
To protect and preserve the rich marine biodiversity within its coastline, the Hijo Resources Corporation (HRC) and the local government unit (LGU) of Tagum City, through its City Environment and Natural Resources Office ...
- November 21, 2020
Cebu Ocean Park reopening Nov. 5
After being closed to guests since April, Cebu Ocean Park is set to reopen to the public on Thursday, Nov. 5. “We are thrilled to welcome our guests back,” said Hitesh Sampat, general manager of Cebu Ocean Park. Guests ...
- November 3, 2020
Cebu Ocean Park to reopen on Nov. 5
After temporarily closing its facility to guests since April at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the management of Cebu Ocean Park has decided to reopen its attraction on Nov. 5. “We are thrilled to welcome our guests ...
- October 31, 2020
Philippines, DOT get accolades at 2020 World Travel Awards Asia Winners Day
The 27th World Travel Awards recognized the Philippines as Asia's leading beach destination and Asia’s leading dive destination in 2020. The award-giving body also declared Intramuros as Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction ...
- November 5, 2020
240 Chinese vessels spotted lingering in West Philippine Sea
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 ...
- April 15, 2021