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Davao food complex expected to boost agri share of GRDP
(BusinessWorld,May 8, 2018 , on page S1/4)The P1.02-billion Davao Food Complex project, which was approved by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board at the end of April, is expected to boost the agriculture sector’s contribution to the Davao ... -
Davao Gulf 3-month fishing ban starts
(BusinessWorld,June 3, 2015 , on page S1/5)Commercial fishing in the Davao Gulf is suspended for the next thress months starting June 1 after the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) implemented a closed season for the second year running to allow fish ... -
Davao Gulf closed fishing season ends
(BusinessWorld,September 1, 2015 , on page S1/4)The Davao Gulf will again be open for commercial fishing for nine months starting Sept. 1 with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) expecting an improved catch after implementing a three-month closed season. ... -
Davao Oriental chief wants permanent closure of mining firms in river siltation incident
(BusinessWorld,January 24, 2022 , on page l2/Sl)Davao Oriental's governor has asked the Environment department to permanently cancel the permit of the mining operators that caused water pollution in Mapagba and Pintatagan Rivers. Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang, in a ... -
Davao Oriental community takes up organic fish farming
(BusinessWorld,December 3, 2015 , on page S1/5)Husband and wife Amancio and Naomi Dimpas of Barangay Caganganan in Banaybanay, Davao Oriental, who have been fish farming since 1987, are leading the way in organic aquaculture in their community. It was in May 2014 that ... -
Davao plans for stronger fishery law enforcement
(BusinessWorld,December 1, 2015 , on page S1/4)The City Agriculturist Office (CAO) is seeking a P3-million budget to strengthen the implementation of national and local fishery laws intended to protect marine and coastal resources. The project will involve closer ... -
A dead whale’s wake-up call
(BusinessWorld,May 23, 2017 , on page S2/1)In the morning of May 11, a massive blue whale was found washed ashore on Sea Side Beach Resort in Naic, Cavite. Discovered by local fishermen, this 15m x 3m blue whale, which looked to be in the late stages of decomposition, ... -
'Dead zone' in Arabian Sea raises climate change fears
(BusinessWorld,July 18, 2018 , on page S2/8)In the waters of the Arabian Sea, a vast “dead zone” the size of Scotland is expanding and scientists say climate change may be to blame. In his lab in Abu Dhabi, Zouhair Lachkar is laboring over a colorful computer model ... -
Defense chief says unveiling of missiles on Xi’s arrival ‘coincidental’
(BusinessWorld,November 22, 2018 , on page S1/10)Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana said yesterday’s unveiling of the country’s first missile system was not intentionally scheduled to coincide with the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Chinese leader made his ... -
Defense chief: China is a bully in disputed sea
(BusinessWorld,July 31, 2019 , on page S1/9)Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana on Tuesday criticized China for failing to match its commitment of peace to the Philippines with actions, calling its neighbor a bully. People doubt China’s sincerity, Mr. Lorenzana ... -
Defense dep't orders tighter military watch in West PHL Sea
(BusinessWorld,December 23, 2022 , on page S1/10)The Department of National Defense has ordered the military to strengthen its presence in the West Philippine Sea, the territory the country claims within the South China Sea, following reports of increased Chinese activity ... -
Demand remains high: Gain from growing grouper
(BusinessWorld,February 9, 1998 , on page 23)The lapu-lapu or grouper is a high-value marine fin fish that is abundant in the country. This fish has 40 different varieties and it accounts for about 2% of annual Philippine fish catch. According to the Southeast Asian ... -
DENR allots P49.2 million for protected areas
(BusinessWorld,January 27, 2014 , on page S1/9)The Department Of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) has earmarked ₱49.2 million for the management of protected areas in the Central Visayas region last year. DENR-Region 7 Spokesperson Eddie Llamedo said the ... -
DENR coastal management program receives support from Germany
(BusinessWorld,November 29, 2021 , on page S1/4)The German government is supporting a Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) program that will make coastal management more prominent in the development plans of local government units (LGUs), the DENR said. ... -
DENR considering Boracay single-use plastics ban
(BusinessWorld,June 13, 2018 , on page S1/2)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is considering a ban on single-use plastics in Boracay after finding that the heavy use of such products played a role in the resort island’s environmental ... -
DENR enlists top businessmen for river rehabilitation projects
(BusinessWorld,February 7, 2019 , on page S1/5)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is in discussions with businessmen Ramon S. Ang and Lucio C. Tan, Sr. for possible cooperation in river clean-ups around Metro Manila to support the government’s ... -
DENR flags Manila Bay shoreline as next target for rehabilitation
(BusinessWorld,December 13, 2018 , on page S1/2)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) warned of the potential closure of establishments along the shores of Manila Bay that do not comply with environmental regulations, Secretary Roy A. Cimatu said. ... -
DENR imposes moratorium on new applications for seabed quarry permits
(BusinessWorld,May 31, 2022 , on page S1/1-S1/11)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has imposed a moratorium on the acceptance of new applications for special exploration permits or government seabed quarry permits. The DENR issued Administrative ... -
DENR promises results in 100 days of dredging Cagyan River sandbanks
(BusinessWorld,February 3, 2021 , on page S1/6)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Tuesday that it hopes to reduce flooding during the next rainy season via the dredging of the Cagayan River, with operations to initially focus on three ... -
DENR recovers another wetland in Boracay
(BusinessWorld,July 29, 2020 , on page S1/12)Another wetland in the island of Boracay has been recovered from illegal occupants and is being set up for restoration works, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said. In a statement on Tuesday, the ...