• Pasig River eyed as world-class tourism, transport, economic hub 

  Recuenco, Aaron (Manila Bulletin, February 4, 2024, on page 1)

  Pasig River, which was once declared as biologically dead and one of the most polluted rivers in the world, will soon be transformed into a tourist attraction and effective alternative transportation system in Metro Manila. ...

• Breathing new life into Pasig River 

  Lamentillo, Anna Mae (Manila Bulletin, February 7, 2024, on page 7)

  The Pasig River is an iconic landmark in the Philippines, particularly in Metro Manila. But in the past decades, it was mostly cast in a bad light due to its degraded state, which is an irony considering its proximity to ...

• 'Galunggong' prices to go down as closed season ends 

  Santos, Jel (Manila Bulletin, February 3, 2024, on page 2)

  The prices of galunggong or round scad are expected to go down following the end of the closed fishing season, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said. During a televised media briefing, BFAR spokesperson ...

• Retail prices for bangus, tilapia remain stable - BFAR 

  Galang, Gabriell Christel (Manila Bulletin, February 1, 2024, on page 2)

  The Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has assured the stability of retail prices for bangus and tilapia in Metro Manila. Based on the DA-BFAR’s report on Wednesday, Jan. 31, ...

• 60 green sea turtle hatchlings released 

  Masculino, Glazyl (Manila Bulletin, February 8, 2024, on page 4)

  Sixty green sea turtle hatchlings were released back to the sea in a beach resort in Barangay Nauhang, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental on Monday, February 5. These turtles were discovered by the resort owner at around 10 ...

• DENR flags resort for illegally keeping newly hatched turtles 

  Tejano, Ivy (Manila Bulletin, January 22, 2024, on page 5)

  The Panabo City Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) issued a notice of violation last week against a resort owner in the Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) for illegally keeping newly hatched sea ...

• 7 rescued from capsized motorboat 

  Sadongdong, Martin (Manila Bulletin, January 27, 2024, on page 4)

  A motorboat capsized off Green Island Bay in Roxas, Palawan on Thursday, Jan. 25, triggering search operations which led to the rescue of seven passengers onboard. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the white-colored ...

• Price control on fish products urged post - 'Kristine', 'Leon' 

  Santos, Jel (Manila Bulletin, November 3, 2024, on page 3)

  Amid rising fish prices following the recent tropical cyclones, fishers' group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) urged the goverment to impose price control on essential fish products. ...

• Shark mauls woman in rare Sydney Harbour attack 

  (Manila Bulletin, January 31, 2024, on page 4)

  A shark mauled a woman swimmer in the first attack in Sydney Harbour in 15 years, officials said Tuesday, sending her to hospital with a "serious" leg injury. The predator struck Monday evening as the woman swam off a wharf ...

• DENR chief: Review of Manila Bay reclamation projects may be completed before 2024 ends 

  Santos, Jel (Manila Bulletin, October 15, 2024, on page 1)

  The review of the reclamation projects in Manila Bay, which was ordered by President Marcos himself, is still ongoing. This was according to Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia ...

• China attacks BFAR ship with water cannon off Bajo de Masinloc 

  Sadongdong, Martin (Manila Bulletin, October 9, 2024, on page 1)

  A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel fired a water cannon against a ship of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Tuesday, ...

• Abaca, bamboo, mango, seaweed to be at focal point of PH sustainable agri agenda 

  Santos, Jel (Manila Bulletin, October 21, 2024, on page 2)

  The Philippine government is putting its focus on four key agricultural commodities—abaca, bamboo, mango, and seaweed—as part of its effort to contribute to global sustainable agriculture, Department of Agriculture (DA) ...

• Ocean-based sectors expand 

  (Manila Bulletin, October 26, 2024, on page B-1)

  The ocean economy grew 10 percent to P943.05 billion from P857.93 billion in 2022, contributing 3.9 percent to the gross domestic product.

• World Bank: Income of farmers, fisherfolk increasing 

  De Vera, Ben Arnold (Manila Bulletin, October 18, 2024, on page B-4)

  Incomes of Filipino farmers and fisherfolk have climbed, thanks to a World Bank-financed project of the Department of Agriculture (DA). In an Oct. 16 implementation status and results report, the Washington-based multilateral ...

• 129 rescued from Ro-ro vessel that tilted, ran aground off Romblon 

  Sadongdong, Martin (Manila Bulletin, July 17, 2023, on page 1)

  A roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) vessel carrying 129 passengers and crew members tilted and ran aground off the shoreline of Banton, Romblon on Sunday, July 16. According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), MV Maria Helena ...

• Dolomite beach off limits 

  Pedrajas, Joseph (Manila Bulletin, November 4, 2021, on page 2)

  The Dolomite beach at the Manila Bay will be closed again to the public after its brief reopening, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced Wednesday, Nov. 3. This means that its five-day temporary ...

• Japan: South China Sea is legitimate concern 

  Pedrajas, Joseph (Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2024, on page 1)

  ​Japan said that its concern regarding developments in the South China Sea is a valid concern after the Chinese Embassy in Manila hit the Japanese ambassador in Manila for defending the Philippines against China's aggression ...

• Sardines, soap, milk SRP rise - DTI 

  Yalao, Khriscielle (Manila Bulletin, January 25, 2024, on page 1)

  The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Jan. 24 that nine items included in the Suggested Retail Price (SRP) bulletin namely four canned sardines, one powdered milk, and four toilet soap brands have upped ...

• Aggressive acts in South China Sea an int'l concern - Japanese envoy 

  Pedrajas, Joseph (Manila Bulletin, July 6, 2024, on page 1)

  Japan has shrugged off China's recent remark that it has no right to intervene in the South China Sea issue by saying that Beijing's actions in the waters is "an international concern'' that affects regional peace and ...

• DENR: SC ruling a big consideration in Manila Bay reclamation projects 

  Magmanlac, Nicole (Manila Bulletin, July 27, 2023, on page 1)

  Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Antonia Loyzaga said the 2008 Supreme Court's decision on the clean-up and rehabilitation of the Manila Bay must always be considered when undertaking ...

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