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‘George’ back in the wild on Sea Turtle Day
(Manila Bulletin,May 25, 2017 , on page 7)The Ocean Adventure Marine Theme Park here appropriately marked Sea Turtle Day last Tuesday by releasing “George”, a rescued Olive Ridley or Pacific sea turtle, to his natural marine habitat, after simple rites at Camayan ... -
Getting everyone to understand and support the WPS ruling
(Manila Bulletin,October 4, 2022 , on page 4)The pursuit of a “public diplomacy campaign” spearheaded by the Department of Foreign Affairs to bolster and sustain awareness on the implications of the historic arbitral ruling on the South China Sea is certainly a step ... -
Giant Opah fish caught in E. Samar after powerful Tuesday quake
(Manila Bulletin,August 20, 2020 , on page 5)Hours after a 6.6-magnitude earthquake hit Masbate and some parts of Eastern Visayas, a giant Opah fish was caught by fishermen in an island in Oras, Eastern Samar. The colorful giant fish, weighing more than 80 kilograms, ... -
Giant predatory whale named
(Manila Bulletin,July 13, 2010 , on page B-10)Scientists have discovered an ancient whale whose bite ripped huge chunks of flesh out of other whales about 12 million years ago - and they've named it after the author of "Moby Dick." The prehistoric sperm whale grew to ... -
Give financial incentives to Manila Bay cleaners - solon
(Manila Bulletin,March 29, 2019 , on page 6)Government agencies were urged on Friday to extend give financial incentives to people who participate in the cleanup of the Manila Bay, which is famous for both its rich history and its garbage problem. “You should generate ... -
Global coral bleaching easing.
(Manila Bulletin,June 22, 2017 , on page B-7)Washington– A mass bleaching of coral reefs worldwide is finally easing after three years, US scientists announced Monday. About three-quarters of the world’s delicate coral reefs were damaged or killed by hot water in ... -
Global fish supply shortage feared by 2030
(Manila Bulletin,April 11, 2015 , on page 5)The world is facing a fish supply shortage of around 50 million metric tons (MMT) annually by 2030 if governments fail to develop conservation measures and improve inland fishing technologies and resources, Rohana Subasinghe ... -
Global warming set to pass 2°C threshold in 2050
(Manila Bulletin,October 6, 2016 , on page B-8)Earth is on track to sail past the two degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) threshold for dangerous global warming by 2050, seven of the world's top climate scientists warned Thursday. Since 1990, devastating weather-related ... -
GMA moves to protect whale sharks
(Manila Bulletin,April 4, 2010 , on page 1)Concerned by the attacks on whale sharks in the country's waters President Arroyo has mobilized government forces to reinforce measures to conserve and protect the gentle sea giants from extinction. In Administrative Order ... -
GMA taps ABS-CBN exec as Pasig River rehab head
(Manila Bulletin,May 15, 2010 , on page 1-4)President Arroyo has appointed ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. (AFI) managing director Regina Paz “Gina” L. Lopez as chairperson of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC), an attached agency of the Department of Environment ... -
Go away, Palace tells Chinese vessels in PH-occupied islands
(Manila Bulletin,April 11, 2019 , on page 1-4)Malacañang is taking a stronger stance against China in the West Philippine Sea, telling Chinese vessels hanging around Philippine-occupied Kota and Panata islands to go away. “They should [go away]. They have no business ... -
'Go out there in West PH Sea,' Esperon urges Pinoy fishermen
(Manila Bulletin,November 6, 2020 , on page 2)More Filipino fishermen should go out and fish in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), urged National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. on Thursday, Nov. 5. “I would rather encourage more fishermen (to go out) there but ... -
God save the turtles, cry Gen Z, so we will
(Manila Bulletin,December 2, 2022 , on page B-10)There are ways in this world that bring people of mutual interest together. This one involves a text message from George Canlas, sometime in August 2022: “I have a friend, Ben Mead, who is involved in non-profits. Can I ... -
Gov't 'weak' in implementation of fisheries law
(Manila Bulletin,August 1, 2019 , on page B-2)Top officials of the multinational environment group Oceana said the Duterte administration is “weak” in terms of the implementation of Fisheries Law, with the fisheries sector still one of the most vulnerable sectors in ... -
Gov't addresses bay's knife fish' infestation
(Manila Bulletin,June 25, 2013 , on page B-8)The population of invasive species called "knife fish" in the Laguna de Bay has reached 10,000 kilograms, prompting national and local agencies and private companies to intensify effort to contain the infestation. " For ... -
Gov't aid sought for Zambo fishermen
(Manila Bulletin,December 1, 2017 , on page 5)A labor group appealed to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday to extend due assistance to some 50,000 workers, who will be affected by the latest round of government-imposed fishing ban in the Zamboanga ... -
Gov't aids tuna firms in Gensan
(Manila Bulletin,March 22, 2010 , on page 16)At least two tuna fishing companies here have availed of the emergency employment and livelihood programs of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to assist their workers who had been displaced as a result of the ... -
Gov't asked to get tough on illegal fishers
(Manila Bulletin,August 2, 2019 , on page 7)A group advocating the protection of the seas’ resources said there is a need to prosecute more illegal fishers caught in the Visayan Sea, one of the country’s richest fishing grounds. “Our courts also need to prioritize ... -
Gov't bans fish harvesting, sale in 7 Pampanga towns
(Manila Bulletin,August 4, 2015 , on page 14)In the wake of reports of fish in several towns om this province in the past weeks, the provincial government has enjoined mayors of affected areas to temporarily prohibit harvesting and selling of fish and other aquatic ... -
Gov't boosts DavSur seaweed industry
(Manila Bulletin,June 17, 2013 , on page 15)The government has committed to pour a total of P11.4 million in Davao del Sur to boost the growth and development of the seaweed industry in the province. This was disclosed recently by provincial agriculture officer ...