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Seaweed industry eyed for expansion
February 19, 2024 , on page S1/5)The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Sunday that it is planning to increase investment in the seaweed industry to boost its export potential. “We still have unutilized area of 85,000 hectares. Until we reach that, ... -
January fishport landed volumes increase 2.37%
February 16, 2024 , on page S1/8)The catch landed at regional fish ports (RFPs) rose 2.37% year on year by volume in January, even with the closed season in force in some fisheries, the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) said. Fish landed ... -
Fisheries output seen rebounding due to infra, supply chain upgrades
February 5, 2024 , on page S1/11)Fisheries production is expected to rebound this year on the back of enhancements to supporting infrastructure and an initiative to develop agro-industrial estates focused on fisheries products, analysts said. “This value ... -
Reforestation for the birds and turtles of Aboitiz Cleanergy Park
(BusinessWorld,June 28, 2024 , on page S1/3)While accustomed to a life on the move below water, female sea turtles use their geomagnetic abilities, or an internal GPS, to return to their place of birth and lay their own eggs. At the same time, way above, migratory ... -
Philippine security council wants fishery report on cyanide use in S. China Sea
February 20, 2024 , on page S1/10)The Philippines is keen on coming up soon with its complete report on the alleged use of cyanide by Chinese fishermen encroaching Scarborough Shoal, locally known as Bajo de Masinloc. On Monday, National Security Council ... -
Philippine security council seeks funds to boost South China Sea presence
December 7, 2023 , on page S1/12)The Philippines needs more funds to boost its defense capacity in the South China Sea, the National Security Council (NSC) told a House of Representatives committee on Wednesday amid the increasing presence of Chinese ... -
Philippines, Vietnam agree to boost cooperation between coast guards
January 31, 2024 , on page S1/10)The Philippines and Vietnam on Tuesday agreed to boost cooperation between their coast guards and prevent untoward incidents in the South China Sea. The two Southeast Asian countries, which have competing claims over some ... -
Marcos says Chinese Navy presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome'
February 29, 2024 , on page S1/10)President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday said the presence of Chinese warships in the South China Sea and increased cyberattacks are worrisome, but these would not deter his resolve to defend Philippine sea claims ... -
Marcos promises to defend Philippine sovereignty amid rising China tension
March 1, 2024 , on page S1/10)Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. told the Australian parliament on Thursday he would not allow any foreign power to take “one square inch” of the country’s territory, and that Manila was firm in defending its ... -
No reef 'arrangement' with China
January 30, 2024 , on page S1/11)The Philippines denied on Monday that China had a “temporary special arrangement” with Manila to allow the delivery of supplies to Philippine troops occupying a disputed South China Sea reef, calling it “a figment of ... -
Philippine-China tensions seen to affect Asia-Pacific trade - Moody's
January 22, 2024 , on page S1/1)Tensions between the Philippines and China may lead to trade disruptions that could escalate across the Asia-Pacific region, according to Moody’s Investors Service. “While not our baseline, an escalation of tensions in the ... -
US think tank says 195 Chinese militia vessels linger daily in South China Sea
March 4, 2024 , on page S1/12)Amost 200 Chinese militia ships were present near disputed areas of the South China Sea on any given day last year, or a 35% increase, a United States think tank said. “The data show that China’s militia is as active as ... -
Philippine Coast Guard belies Chinese claim of Scarborough Shoal intrusion
February 23, 2024 , on page S1/12)A Philippine coast guard official on Thursday belied its Chinese counterpart’s claim that a fishery vessel had “illegally intruded” into Beijing’s waters. “This statement is inaccurate,” Commodore Jay Tristan Tarriela, the ... -
China's hostility toward fishermen condemned
January 23, 2024 , on page S1/10)The Philippines on Monday condemned the Chinese Coast Guard anew over its latest move to prevent Filipino fishermen from accessing a traditional fishing ground in the South China Sea. National Security Council spokesman ... -
Laguna de Bay set for aquaculture revival
January 19, 2024 , on page S1/4)The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is planning to improve the aquaculture output of Laguna de Bay to better supply Metro Manila and nearby provinces. In a statement on Thursday, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu ... -
Seaweed ambitions face funding constraints
February 26, 2024 , on page S1/9)The seaweed industry is running up against funding constraints which could foil the government’s plans to develop the sector’s export potential, analysts said. Danilo V. Fausto, president of the Philippine Chamber of ... -
Probe of cyanide fishing at Scarborough Shoal sought
February 27, 2024 , on page S1/10)A Philippine senator has filed a resolution seeking to investigate the damage caused by cyanide fishing at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, allegedly by Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen. The Senate should look at ... -
Philippines to sue China if evidence shows cyanide use in Scarborough
February 21, 2024 , on page S1/12)President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Tuesday that the Philippine government would file cases against China once it is proven that Chinese fishermen had used cyanide in Scarborough Shoal, a traditional fishing ground ... -
Philippines to build port on Nanshan Island in Spratlays
January 15, 2024 , on page S1/10)Congress has earmarked P800 million to build a new fishing port on Nanshan Island in the South China Sea to encourage civilian settlements, a congressman said on Sunday. The port is separate from the P1.5 billion allotted ... -
Pompano touted as possible bangus alternative
January 23, 2024 , on page S1/4)The Department of Agriculture (DA) said that it hopes to increase pompano production, with the goal of offering the saltwater fish to consumers as an alternative to bangus, or milkfish. In a statement on Monday, Agriculture ...