Manila Bulletin: Recent submissions
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PH files diplomatic protest over 'trespassing' of Chinese warships
(Manila Bulletin,August 20, 2019 , on page 1)Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin on Monday ordered the filing of a diplomatic protest against China over what he described as "trespassing" of Chinese warships that made repeated intrusions in Philippine territorial ... -
Territorial waters and the presidential directive
(Manila Bulletin,August 26, 2019 , on page 4)In the wake of so many protestations from some government authorities over alleged incursions of Chinese survey and warships into Philippine waters allegedly without notifying Philippines defense authorities, President ... -
Advocates continue call for Filipinos to protect the environment
(Manila Bulletin,February 13, 2020 , on page B-6)Last month’s Australia bushfires must serve as a warning for countries to accelerate the phaseout of fossil fuels and scale up climate action in the country, according to environment advocates. “We have a moral responsibility ... -
Duterte won't allow Manila Bay reclamation
(Manila Bulletin,February 17, 2020 , on page 1)President Duterte said he will never allow any massive reclamation projects in Manila Bay, saying it will put the nation's capital at peril. In a speech in Cavity City Saturday evening, Duterte said he will only allow a ... -
Manila Bay cleanup must continue beyond 2 years
(Manila Bulletin,January 5, 2020 , on page 4)The rehabilitation of the Manila Bay remains its top priority in the next two years, Secretary Roy Cimatu of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said Tuesday as he looked to the new year about to begin. The ... -
DENR to empower environmental laws with the creation of the EPEB
(Manila Bulletin,February 20, 2020 , on page B-6)The Philippines is a diverse country with rich ecosystems that serve as habitat of endemic species flora and fauna. Such bountiful natural resources, however, are facing environmental changes brought about by exploitation ... -
Deal signed to upgrade skills of farmers, fishers
(Manila Bulletin,January 5, 2020 , on page B-2)A deal among the government and private groups has been signed to upgrade the skills of farmers and fishermen on farm mechanization. The agreement was forged by Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers ... -
Joining fight to protect wildlife
(Manila Bulletin,February 20, 2020 , on page B-6)The International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) recently partnered with the Katala Foundation, Inc. to implement a wildlife research and conservation project within Palawan's Victoria- Anepa'an Mountain Range ... -
Fisherfolk ask for time to feed, harvest tons of fish in Taal Lake
(Manila Bulletin,February 4, 2020 , on page 3)The 3,000- strong Taal Lake Aquaculture Alliance, Inc. (TLAAI) appealed to government authorities to give its members sufficient time every day to feed and harvest thousands of tons of healthy, marketable fish still in ... -
2020: Clear case for a climate emergency
(Manila Bulletin,January 9, 2020 , on page B-5)Schoolchildren skipping class to strike, protests bringing city centers to a standstill, people armed with dire warnings from scientists- citizens around the world dragged climate emergency into the mainstream in 2019. ... -
'New' Boracay becomes a turtle haven
(Manila Bulletin,January 30, 2020 , on page B-6)Sixty-six Olive Ridley hatchlings were released back to their home in the early morning Jan. 10. this was after the 65 days of incubation period. The eggs were found last Nov.5 in front of Movenpick Resort & Spa Boracay ... -
Website for Green Climate Fund Philippines
(Manila Bulletin,January 30, 2020 , on page B-5)In order to raise awareness in the Green Climate Fund (GCF)- The world's largest climate fund meant to serve developing countries- the 'Green Climate Fund Philippines' website was developed and can now be accessed via ... -
SC pursues its decision on Manila Bay cleanup
(Manila Bulletin,January 24, 2020 , on page 1)The Supreme Court (SC) has reconstituted its Manila Bay Advisory Committee (MBAC) which is tasked to monitor the implementation of its 2008 decisions that directed practically all government agencies, including those ion ... -
UN warns of more extreme weather ahead
(Manila Bulletin,January 17, 2020 , on page 1)The past decade has been the hottest on record, the UN said Wednesday, warning that the higher temperatures were expected to fuel numerous extreme weather events in 2020 and beyond. The World Meteorological Organization, ... -
Maynilad kaakibat ng gobyerno sa rehabilitasyon ng Manila Bay
(Manila Bulletin,January 28, 2020 , on page 2)Patuloy na nakikipagtulugan ang Manila Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) sa malawakang inisyatibo na linisin at muling buhayin ang Manila Bay, kasama ang Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Metropolitan ... -
Cops join coastal cleanup
(Manila Bulletin,January 9, 2020 , on page B-6)To spread awareness of the importance of environment preservation and protection, the leadership and the command force of Surigao City Police Station (SCPS) visited various coastal areas to gather trash. -
Ten missing after migrant boat capsizes off Indonesia
(Manila Bulletin,January 24, 2020 , on page 4)Ten people were missing after a boat carrying 20 migrant workers capsized off the coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island, a search and rescue official said Thursday. The wooden vessel, which was bound for neighboring Malaysia, ... -
Company continues watershed programs
(Manila Bulletin,January 30, 2020 , on page B-5)The Alsons Power Group, Mindanao's first private sector power generator, is poised to continue its various corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects for 2020. " The core focus for all of our CSR projects has always ... -
We eat, drink, and breathe microplastics, but should we get worried?
(Manila Bulletin,September 24, 2019 , on page C-2)Microplastics refer to small pieces of plastic ( less than five millimeters in length) that pollute the environment. They come from manufactured microplastics that are used in cosmetics, clothing, and industrial processes ... -
Chinese vessels try to intercept PH Navy warship in WPS
(Manila Bulletin,February 5, 2023 , on page 9)In an apparent move to flex its muscles in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), two China Coast Guard (CCG) ships and two Chinese maritime militia vessels sailed close to a Philippine Navy ship off panganiban (Mischief) Reef in ...