SunStar Philippines: Recent submissions
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Face masks in River
(SunStar Philippines,May 20, 2021 , on page 2)A local environmental group is calling for a regulation of recreational activities within the Panigan-Tamugan River after several solid wastes were recovered, including several face masks and face shields, during a clean-up ... -
DFA protests China's fishing ban, says it's a violation
(SunStar Philippines,May 20, 2021 , on page 3)The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has protested China’s fishing ban that covers parts of the West Philippine Sea over which the “Philippines exercises sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction.” In a statement, ... -
DFA protests China's fishing ban, says it's a violation
(SunStar Philippines,May 20, 2021 , on page 14)The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has protested China’s fishing ban that covers parts of the West Philippine Sea over which the “Philippines exercises sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction.” In a statement, ... -
Locsin: PRRD correct not to take arbitral award to UNGA
(SunStar Philippines,May 20, 2021 , on page 3)Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said Tuesday the Duterte administration is right not to take the 2016 landmark arbitral ruling on the South China Sea before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) because ... -
Sarangani Bay marks Ocean Month
(SunStar Philippines,May 10, 2021 , on page 10)As part of the celebration of the “Month of the Ocean” this May, the Protected Area Management Office - Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape (Pamo-SBPS) together with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region ... -
Activities regulated in watershed areas
(SunStar Philippines,May 24, 2021 , on page 3)Trekking activities in watershed areas in Davao City are now strictly prohibited, while recreational activities in these areas will be regulated, the Watershed Management Council (WMC) ordered in a resolution. The Davao ... -
China, US argue over naval activity in South China Sea
(SunStar Philippines,May 21, 2021 , on page 3)China issued on Thursday, May 20, its second protest in as many days over United States naval activity in the region, drawing an unusually sharp response from the US Navy's 7th Fleet, which accused Beijing of attempting ... -
Enrile: Ruling on West Philippine Sea not meaningless
(SunStar Philippines,May 19, 2021 , on page 5)Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile said the 2016 The Hague ruling favoring Philippines over China in its claim in the West Philippine Sea is not meaningless, but the United Nations (UN) has no police power to enforce ... -
Over 200 Chinese ships spotted again in WPS
(SunStar Philippines,May 13, 2021 , on page 13)More than 200 Chinese maritime militia (CMM) vessels were again found in the West Philippine Sea, the National Task Force West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) said on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. In a statement, the task force said ... -
Butuanon River eco-fence, viewing deck completed
(SunStar Philippines,March 27, 2021 , on page 5)The Mandaue City is already one step closer to achieving the City’s Green Corridor master plan along the Butuanon River, after completing the second phase of the two projects constructed along the river. Mandaue City Mayor ... -
Fisherman gunned down by Coast Guard officers
(SunStar Philippines,March 28, 2021 , on page 4)A fisherman was gunned down by personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday night, March 26, 2021, off the coast of Barangay Logon, Malapascua Island in Daanbantayan. Rolex Casebo, a resident of Sitio Sta. Cruz, ... -
Filipino fishermen urged to continue fishing in WPS
(SunStar Philippines,April 30, 2021 , on page 3)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) encouraged Filipino fishermen to continue fishing in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite the incursion of Chinese vessels. BFAR Director Eduardo Gongona said the WPS ... -
House OKs bill providing settlement sites for fisherfolk
(SunStar Philippines,February 17, 2021 , on page 2)A House committee recently approved on third and final reading a landmark legislation that seeks to provide permanent resettlement sites to tens of thousands of Filipino fisherfolk and their families. House Bill 6876, ... -
Fishing ban at Visayan sea lifted
(SunStar Philippines,February 20, 2021 , on page 6)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) lifted the three-month closed fishing season in the Visayan Sea earlier this week. Under the Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) No. 167-3 Series of 2013, the government ... -
Missing fishermen from Sipalay found alive off Zamboanga del Norte
(SunStar Philippines,February 24, 2021 , on page 2)Two fishermen from Sipalay City, Negros Occidental who went missing following a fishing venture were found alive and well and were rescued off the coast of Ciocon town in Zamboanga del Norte Tuesday morning, February 23. ... -
Xi claimed Carpio, del Rosario 'gifted' China PH islands: Duterte
(SunStar Philippines,May 6, 2021 , on page 3)Chinese President Xi Jinping said former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio and former Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario practically gave Philippine islands as a “gift” to China, President Rodrigo Duterte ... -
Philippines, China both assert claims over South China Sea
(SunStar Philippines,April 29, 2021 , on page 3)China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin has asserted claims over the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea and asked the Philippines to “stop actions complicating the situation and escalating disputes.” Wenbin ... -
Philippines warns it could seek us help amid feud with China
(SunStar Philippines,April 11, 2021 , on page 13)The Philippines could seek the help of the United States, with which it has a mutual defense treaty, to protect its interests in the South China Sea, Manila’s defense department said Thursday, April 8, in a veiled threat ... -
NegOcc small fishers slam proposed measure favoring commercial fishers
(SunStar Philippines,February 9, 2021 , on page 6)Calling it anti-poor, anti-environment and anti-sustainable development, leaders of various small fisher groups in the province hit a proposed measure at the House of Representatives for allegedly favoring commercial ... -
Filipino fishermen urged to continue fishing in WPS
(SunStar Philippines,April 30, 2021 , on page 3)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) encouraged Filipino fishermen to continue fishing in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite the incursion of Chinese vessels. BFAR Director Eduardo Gongona said the WPS ...