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A few facts about the arbitration against China
During my time as Solicitor General of the Republic, I served as “agent” in the arbitration between the Philippines and China. An agent is the sole and formal representative of the State, with full authority to speak for ...
- July 5, 2021
Where have our native fish gone?
According to the ASEAN Biodiversity Outlook 2, ASEAN member states have identified 112 invasive alien species affecting forests, agriculture and aquatic ecosystems. “Given that we have all these introduced species already ...
- August 19, 2021
CFOS designs, implements BS Fisheries practicum guidelines
The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) designed practicum guidelines for BS Fisheries students for Midyear 2021. CFOS Dean Prof. Encarnacion Emilia S. Yap said the guidelines include activities that maximize ...
- July 9, 2021
The oceans under serious threat
The island of Palawan in the Philippines is considered an environmental haven of cleanliness and beauty. But what was discovered recently in the fish market of Puerto Princesa- a dorado fish, one of many they say, with a ...
- June 1, 2021
Almost half of PHL fish catch in 2019 was illegally caught
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) released on March 9 the results of a study which quantified illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing ...
- March 11, 2021
'The ocean is our food bank; deposit back through sustainable fishing practices'
The 65th episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Change Pathways” featured climate change adaptation and resilience practices as well as the protection and restoration efforts of our fisherfolk and ...
- October 15, 2021
COVID-19 and small-scale fisheries in Southeast Asia
Dr. Alice Joan G. Ferrer, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, together with other academicians, recently published research on the effects of COVID-19 on small-scale fisheries in Southeast Asia. The research magnifies ...
- May 15, 2021
First National FARMC Congress identifies gaps, ways forward on fisheries management in PH
In celebration of the National Fisherfolk Day, fisherfolk from across the country joined stakeholders in the fishing industry for the National Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils (FARMC) Congress, which was ...
- June 3, 2021
Event highlights solutions to reduce plastic waste in rivers and coasts
“Around 11 million tonnes of plastic enter our oceans yearly. This is equivalent to an entire garbage truck’s worth of plastic every minute,” said World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Global Plastics Policy Coordinator Mr. Huy ...
- November 13, 2021
CCC on Envi Day, month: Practice sustainability to protect ailing environment
In celebration of World Environment Day (June 5) and Philippine Environment Month (June), the Climate Change Commission (CCC) urged households and citizens to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle, including reducing and ...
- June 5, 2021