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IBP, fisherfolk groups ask high court to order gov't to enforce laws protecting West Philippine Sea
(BusinessWorld,April 17, 2019 , on page S1/12)Members of farmers and fisherfolks groups, together with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), have asked the Supreme Court (SC) to direct the government to enforce laws protecting the country’s territories in the ... -
Iloilo City eyes Australian study grants for employees after envoy's visit
(BusinessWorld,April 17, 2019 , on page S1/12)Iloilo City Mayor Jose S. Espinosa III wants the local government’s regular employees to explore study grants in Australia following a visit last week by Australian Deputy Head of Mission to the Philippines Mat Kimberley. ... -
Iloilo fish port complex rehab secures P1-B loan
(BusinessWorld,June 14, 2010 , on page S1/3)The Japan International Cooperation Agency has approved a P1-billion soft loan for the rehabilitation of the Iloilo Fish Port Complex in Iloilo City, a port official told local journalists over the weekend. Elmer B. ... -
Iloilo oil spill clean-up almost done - Coast Guard
(BusinessWorld,July 10, 2020 , on page S1/10)Clean-up operations on the oil spill from a power barge off Iloilo City is almost done, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday. In a statement in Filipino, the PCG said they are now clearing the last ... -
Iloilo to endorse ICTSI proposal to develop Dumangas port
(BusinessWorld,February 3, 2021 , on page S1/10)The Iloilo Provincial Development Council (PDC) has agreed to endorse the proposal of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) to develop, operate and maintain the Port of Dumangas. “The PDC Execom will ... -
Import permits suspended for galunggong, mackerel
(BusinessWorld,December 15, 2022 , on page S1/4)The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it has suspended the issuance of sanitary and phytosanitary import clearances for round scad (galunggong), mackerel, and various other species, effective immediately. According to a ... -
Imported feeds may pose threat to prawn growers
(BusinessWorld,January 8, 1990 , on page 13)Imported feeds may be hazardous to local prawn-growing operations, a study of the Department of Agriculture (DA) indicated. A research paper authored by Ramon Clarete and Angelina Cortez, agriculture department consultants, ... -
Imports of fish feed materials from ASF-hit countries cleared
(BusinessWorld,August 8, 2022 , on page S1/3)The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is authorizing imports of processed animal proteins (PAPs) used in fish feed from countries affected by African Swine Fever (ASF). “Aquaculture is one of the biggest contributors ... -
Improved prawn prices bring in more ecological damage
(BusinessWorld,March 26, 1990 , on page 1)More prawn culture-related ecological damage may be expected as a result of the recent boost in prawn prices, an industry source told BusinessWorld in an interview over the weekend. Because of improved prawn prices, more ... -
In the name of conservation: Eavesdropping on fish sex
(BusinessWorld,June 16, 2017 , on page 6/S3)Scientists recently unveiled a unique new method for counting stocks of threatened fish — eavesdropping on their love calls when the fish gather in massive mating throngs. Using underwater microphones and mathematical ... -
Indonesia battles to clean up trash- filled rivers
(BusinessWorld,January 24, 2019 , on page S2/9)The authorities in the nation of 260 million are battling a lack of recycling culture or environmental awareness to achieve an ambitious target of a 70 percent cut in marine plastic debris by 2025, despite having devoted ... -
Indonesia pushes East, South China Sea freedom of navigation at Manila forum
(BusinessWorld,November 24, 2023 , on page S1/10)Indonesia has drafted a resolution at the 31st Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) in Manila this week calling on member-countries to respect international maritime laws and promote freedom of navigation in the East ... -
Indonesia to offer 10 oil and gas blocks, including in South China Sea
(BusinessWorld,February 1, 2023 , on page S1/9)Indonesia plans to offer 10 oil and gas working areas this year, including a block in the South China Sea, amid efforts to boost energy production and make new discoveries, a senior energy ministry official said on Monday. ... -
Indonesia, Thailand join forces on illegal fishing
(BusinessWorld,April 24, 2015 , on page SI/9)Indonesia and Thailand agreed on Thursday to set up a joint task force on illegal fishing, a lucrative cross-border trade that labor groups claim is responsible for enslaving thousands of workers from across Southeast Asia. ... -
Industry brings up fisheries dep't campaign promise
(BusinessWorld,December 11, 2019 , on page S1/4)The fisheries industry continued its lobbying for the establishment of a Department of Fisheries, saying a dedicated Cabinet-level office will better promote the sector’s development. “Once and for all tinatawag namin ang ... -
Innovative and collaborative action on plastic waste
(BusinessWorld,December 4, 2019 , on page S1/7)The challenge of cleaning up and rehabilitating Manila Bay is a wake-up call, and along with the tons of plastic waste are the social, economic, and financial implications that are beginning to surface. Without implementing ... -
Int'l confab taps the power of Asia's youth to care for the world's oceans
(BusinessWorld,September 4, 2018 , on page S2/8)Often tagged as creative, optimistic and passionate, the youth play a critical role in shaping the future of the world. Indeed, their role in local and global efforts addressing pressing issues, especially regarding the ... -
Invasive
(BusinessWorld,June 27, 2019 , on page S1/12)As part of the observance of Environment Month 2019, a Janitor Fish Extraction Contest was held at the Marapong Creek in Pili, Camarines Sur. The creek is one of the main tributaries of the river system in Bicol, a region ... -
Investors need climate change behavioral shift
(BusinessWorld,June 8, 2015 , on page A7)Most investors need to make a significant behavioral shift and start factoring climate change into their portfolio risk management, a study on its impact on financial market returns found on Thursday. A study by consultants ... -
Investors with $34 trillion urge climate change action
(BusinessWorld,June 27, 2019 , on page S2/4)Investors managing more than $34 trillion in assets, nearly half the world’s invested capital, are demanding urgent action from governments on climate change, piling pressure on leaders of the world’s 20 biggest economies ...