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P10-B fishery project backed by WB nearing implementation
(BusinessWorld,October 28, 2021 , on page S1/4)A World Bank (WB)-supported fisheries program with funding of $200 million (P10 billion) is close to being approved for implementation, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. In a statement Wednesday, the DA said the ... -
Palace asserts no need for China consent in marine protected areas declaration in West Philippine Sea
(BusinessWorld,April 30, 2019 , on page S1/10)The Philippine government will not need China’s consent for its plan to declare some parts of the West Philippine Sea as marine protected areas, Malacañang said on Monday. “Di ba, he already said that?” Mr. Panelo said in ... -
Palace distances itself from envoy's China rant
(BusinessWorld,May 5, 2021 , on page S1/10)The Philippine presidential palace on Tuesday distanced itself from its top envoy’s tirade against China, saying his views on the South China Sea dispute is his own.“This is not the policy of the Philippines,” presidential ... -
Palace says US assistance in sea row needs 'serious study'
(BusinessWorld,April 17, 2019 , on page S1/11)Malacañang on Tuesday said tapping the United States amid the latest tensions with China over the West Philippine Sea needs “serious study.” “We will wait for the President’s decision on that. These are very serious matters ... -
Palawan held up as model for fishing in Negros-Cebu strait
(BusinessWorld,January 15, 2018 , on page S1/5)Non-governmental organization Oceana Philippines is pushing for the monitoring of all commercial fishing vessels in the provinces along the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape (TSPS), covering the body of water between Negros ... -
Pangasinan now red tide-free
(Manila Bulletin,August 2, 2013 , on page 9)The entire province of Pangasinan is now red tide-free after waters off its eastern coast have been cleared of a high concentration of algae by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Laboratory analyses of ... -
Panglao preparing for diving fiesta in May as travel bubble opened to mainland Bohol
(BusinessWorld,February 15, 2021 , on page S1/12)Panglao is gearing up for its 2nd Panglao International Dive Fiesta on May 4-9, with health protocols and other procedures being firmed up to ensure the safety of participants, other guests, and the island’s residents. ... -
Party-list pushes for fuel subsidy in cash for agri-fishery sector
(BusinessWorld,March 23, 2022 , on page S1/12)The Department of Agriculture (DA) should distribute the fuel subsidy for farmers and fishermen through direct cash assistance instead of discount cards, a party-list group said Tuesday. “How could it be a subsidy when ... -
PCC clears Manila reclamation joint venture
(BusinessWorld,March 23, 2021 , on page S1/2)The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved a joint venture between JBros Construction Corp. and the City Government of Manila for a Manila Bay reclamation project. The competition regulator said that it found ... -
PCCI sees inflation curbed with quick action on agri
(BusinessWorld,September 12, 2018 , on page S1/4)The business lobby said inflation can be kept in check with changes to agricultural policy, particularly with long-term reforms to address systemic production shortfalls in the sugar, rice and fishing industries. For the ... -
PCG commander rallies troops in Kalayaan Island: 'West Philippine Sea is ours!'
(BusinessWorld,May 27, 2021 , on page S1/10)The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant visited Kalayaan Island on Tuesday where he rallied troops to protect the West Philippine Sea and proudly fly the flag. “These are the two main objectives that we need to accomplish ... -
PCIC targets P65-billion crop insurance coverage for 2 million farmers, fisherfolk
(BusinessWorld,January 17, 2018 , on page S1/4)The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC), an agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA), said it set a target of P65 billion worth of insurance coverage for two million farmers and fisherfolk this year, with the policies ... -
Peace in South China Sea vital for Australian trade, foreign minister says
(BusinessWorld,March 17, 2017 , on page S1/2)Australia's vital trade interests in Southeast and North Asia require that countries in the region peacefully resolve their disputes, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said in a news conference. She specifically ... -
Perfection in a salmon sashimi
(BusinessWorld,December 5, 2019 , on page S2/10)From sushi delivered by train, we now have sushi crafted by hand. From the same people who brought train-delivered Genki Sushi to the Philippines, we now have Sen-ryo, a more upscale sushi restaurant located in The Podium ... -
PEZA calls for agro-industrial, aquamarine ecozones on gov't land
(BusinessWorld,June 24, 2022 , on page SI/2)The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said 12 million hectares of government land needs to be tapped for agro-industrial and aquamarine economic zones (ecozones), to address the looming food crisis. PEZA Director-General ... -
Philexport urges competition 'safety nets' for small fishers
(BusinessWorld,February 17, 2014 , on page S1/2)While the fisheries sector is generally seen as competitive given the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU), exporters said the government should still provide small fishermen with “safety nets” ... -
Philippine envoy orders another protest vs China
(BusinessWorld,April 29, 2021 , on page S1/10)The Philippines would file another diplomatic protest against China, its top envoy said on Wednesday, adding that it would continue to assert its rights in the South China Sea. “They can say what they want from the Chinese ... -
Philippine fisheries dying
(BusinessWorld,June 19, 2018 , on page S1/6)Philippine fishery production declined between 2010 and 2017. As a result, since 2010, the contribution of a fishery to agriculture growth has been negative. Caught fish retail prices increased faster in Metro Manila: ... -
Philippine reef status calls for urgent attention
(BusinessWorld,January 19, 2018 , on page S4/4)The Great Barrier Reef’s condition is worsening. Philippine coral reefs are bound to the same fate unless we do something about it. Urgent words and warnings. Is there a way to stop our oceans from warming? What can we ... -
Philippine seaweed exports drop by nearly half as of July
(BusinessWorld,September 7, 2010 , on page S1/3)Value of the country's raw and processed seaweed exports dropped by 45.45%, year on year, in the seven months to July due to the effects of a strong peso and low demand in foreign markets, an industry leader said. Industry ...