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    • Ayungin resupply mission succeeds 

      Quismorio, Ellson; Sadongdong, Martin (Manila Bulletin, November 24, 2021, on page 1)
      The Philippines has successfully resuppllied its troops stationed at Ayungin Shoal, Macalañang announced Tuesday, Nov. 23. Dumating na ang resupply boats sa Ayungin Shoal At nakarating na sa BRP Sierra Madre ngayong ...

    • Warning out on coral-eating starfish in Samal's Talicud Island 

      Ocampo, Yas (Manila Bulletin, May 17, 2018, on page B-8)
      Researchers at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here said they were studying the sporadic appearance of the Crown of Thorns starfish, which has threatened coral reefs in Talicud Island in Samal. ...

    • Evacuees tell about struggles in escaping Taal's wrath 

      Pedrajas, Joseph Almer; Unite, Betheena Kae; Aquino, Leslie Ann G. (Manila Bulletin, January 14, 2020, on page 1)
      Some of the residents living near Taal Volcano had to wait overnight before they could evacuate on Monday morning to avoid being hit by falling trees and muddy rains caused by a mix of volcanic ash and rainfall. Gina de ...

    • Water world by 2050? Scientists sound alarm 

      Agence France-Presse (AFP) (Manila Bulletin, November 7, 2019, on page B-6)
      Coastal areas currently home to 300 million people will be vulnerable by 2050 to flooding made worse by climate change, no matter how aggressively humanity curbs carbon emissions, scientists said recently. By mid-century ...

    • China not a threat to PH security - Malacañang 

      Mabasa, Roy; Kabiling, Genalyn (Manila Bulletin, May 22, 2018, on page 1)
      The Philippines does not consider China a threat to national security but has expressed “serious concerns” over the presence of its bombers in the disputed South China Sea, Malacañang said Monday. China's air force has ...

    • Escudero: Prioritize growth of local fishing industry over importation 

      Casayuran, Mario (Manila Bulletin, January 23, 2022, on page 3)
      Sorsogon Governor Francis ‘’Chiz’’ Escudero has said helping the local fishing industry grow and making it competitive should be the priority of the government over importation to address a projected shortage, if it wants ...

    • Metro Manila urged to save water as Angat Dam recedes 

      De Vera-Ruiz, Ellalyn (Manila Bulletin, January 27, 2022, on page 2)
      Amid the decreasing water level in Angat Dam, the Philippine Atmosphere, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) urged Metro Manila resident to save water to help ensure enough supply during the dry ...

    • BFAR turns over boats to 'Odette'-struck fisherfolk in Leyte 

      Philippine News Agency (Manila Bulletin, January 27, 2022, on page 5)
      A month after Typhoon Odette struck Southern Leyte, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has begun distributing 15 fiberglass boats to fishermen in Maasin City for them to rebuild their livelihood. BFAR 8 ...

    • DA to implement fuel discount program for farmers, fishermen 

      (Manila Bulletin, January 27, 2022, on page B-3)
      The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to implement the “Fuel Discount for Farmers and Fisherfolk Program,” as provided under the Special Provision No. 20 of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 or ...

    • No swimming: DENR orders extensive cleanup of Paoay Lake 

      Philippine News Agency (PNA) (Manila Bulletin, January 28, 2022, on page 6)
      The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has recommended an extensive cleanup drive around Paoay Lake before its new waterpark "inflatable island" can be fully enjoyed by visitors. The recommendation was ...

    • Dead dolphin, turtle washed ashore 

      Yap, Tara (Manila Bulletin, January 27, 2022, on page 5)
      A dead dolphin and a dead turtle have recently washed ashore in Panay town, Capiz province. The Capiz Provincial Environment and Resources Office (Capiz PENRO) reported that the dolphin shoreline of Butacal and Navitas ...

    • Villar, Legarda question DA's 60,000-ton fish import 

      Casayuran, Mario (Manila Bulletin, January 25, 2022, on page 1)
      Senator Cynthia A. Villar and House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda on Monday, Jan. 24 questioned the decision of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to import 60,000 metric tons of fish. During her hybrid hearing on issues ...

    • Water rates in Metro cheapest in PH- LWUA 

      Cahiles-Magkilat, Bernie (Manila Bulletin, January 21, 2020, on page B-2)
      Water rates in Metro Manila are the lowest among major urban centers in the Philippines, according to a statement released by water concessionaires, data from the Local water Utilities Administration (LWUA) showed.

    • 'Artificial' fish shortage feared amid fishing ban in the Visayan Sea 

      Miraflor, Madelaine (Manila Bulletin, November 20, 2021, on page B-3)
      Visayan fishermen fear that there will be an artificial fish shortage- which could trigger an increase in fish prices- amid the implementation of a state-imposed three-month fishing ban within their coastal areas. In a ...

    • Nadine Lustre joins cleanup drive in Manila Bay 

      Parungao, Regina Mae (Manila Bulletin, February 26, 2020, on page D1)
      Nadine Lustre has the environment in mind yet again as evident by how she spent last weekend. On feb. 22, the actress-singer joined volunters of Planet Cora in a cleanup drive in Manila Bay.

    • Dredging of Tullahan-Tinajeros river system starts 

      De Vera-Ruiz, Ellalyn (Manila Bulletin, February 24, 2020, on page 7)
      The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will begin to dredge on Monday, February 24, a portion of the Tullahan- Tina- jeros River System from Malabon to Navotas to remove sediments that degrade the water ...

    • Lorenzana says China should respect freedom of navigation in WPS 

      Sadongdong, Martin A. (Manila Bulletin, November 4, 2019, on page 7)
      Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Sunday called the Chinese government and other countries to respect the freedom of navigation and principle of innocent passage in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Lorenzana made the ...

    • Fishers rescue 9 from capsized boat 

      Masculino, Glazyl (Manila Bulletin, February 5, 2023, on page 5)
      Fishermen rescued nine persons floating at sea for about 20 hours after their boat capsized in the sea of Barangays Tomongtong and Gahit in E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental on Saturday, Feb.4.

    • President zooms in on bay pollution problem 

      (Manila Bulletin, January 21, 2020, on page 4)
      Shortly after he was handed the job of cleaning up Manila Bay, Secretary Roy Cimatu of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it would take at least ten years to do it. He had just accomplished the ...

    • Flight of first batch of repatriated OFWs from Iraq may be stalled due to Taal eruption- Lorenzana 

      Sadongdong, Martin A. (Manila Bulletin, January 14, 2020, on page 1)
      The first batch of repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Iraq will have to wait longer before they could come home to the Philippines as their flight may be delayed due to the eruption of Taal Volcano, Defense ...