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SMC to begin Pasig River cleanup in May
(BusinessWorld,April 21, 2021 , on page S1/8)San Miguel Corp. (SMC) said on Tuesday that it will begin cleanup operations of Pasig River next month, with a target of extracting 600,000 metric tons (MT) of waste per year. “This is a very important environmental effort, ... -
Sneezing monkey, ‘walking’ fish found in Himalayas: WWF report
(BusinessWorld,October 7, 2015 , on page S1/9)A monkey that sneezes when it rains and a “walking” fish are among more than 200 species discovered in the ecologically fragile eastern Himalayas in recent years, according to conservation group Worldwide Fund for Nature ... -
Solar LEDs to light tuna landing site in Camarines Sur
(BusinessWorld,May 20, 2015 , on page S4/4)The Municipality of San Jose, Philips Electric and Lighting Inc. plus the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines) signed a formal partnership to illuminate San Jose Port, a tuna landing site, using solar-powered LED ... -
Solons want probe on Manila Bay 'white sand' project
(BusinessWorld,September 10, 2020 , on page S1/10)A group of lawmakers filed a resolution on Tuesday calling for an investigation on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) ‘white sand’ project at the Manila Bay. The Makabayan bloc in the House of ... -
Some, not all arctic animals cope with climate change
(BusinessWorld,September 2, 2015 , on page S1/9)When it comes to coping with climate change in the Arctic region, which is warming at three times the global average, some animals are more equal than others. Migrating Barnacle geese that fly north to lay eggs amid the ... -
South China Sea code of conduct could be signed by next year
(BusinessWorld,November 5, 2020 , on page S1/10)National Security Adviser Hermogenes C. Esperon, Jr. on Wednesday said discussions on the South China Sea Code of Conduct is continuing and could be finalized by next year. In a virtual briefing on Wednesday, Mr. Esperon ... -
South China Sea code of conduct on track
(BusinessWorld,June 10, 2020 , on page S1/9)Talks on the code of conduct in the South China Sea are “proceeding smoothly and effectively,” Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said on Tuesday, as the Philippines and China celebrate 45 years of diplomatic ... -
South China Sea talks ahead of schedule
(BusinessWorld,June 25, 2019 , on page S2/6)Southeast Asian nations say their first draft of a code of conduct with China on the disputed South China Sea is ahead of schedule and may be finished by the end of this year. The 10-nation group, known as the Association ... -
Southeast Asia's aspirations for the South China Sea
(BusinessWorld,April 26, 2017 , on page S1/6)For the ASEAN Community to live in peace, stability, and prosperity, ASEAN’s Member States and all the claimants must extend sincere efforts to contribute in every possible way so as to ensure harmony in the South China ... -
Sperm whale spotted
(BusinessWorld,March 16, 2017 , on page S1/12)A sperm whale's tail is captured on camera by a team from Environmental Conservation and Protection Center (ECPC) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource (BFAR) conduction a marine mammal survey within the Sarangani ... -
Sponges beat seaweed in battle for Florida reefs
(BusinessWorld,August 27, 2010 , on page S3/8)Giant barrel sponges that can live for thousands of years have proliferated in the waters around the Florida Keys, the apparent winner in a recent battle for dominance among corals, seaweed and sponges. That’s a good thing, ... -
SRP for imported galunggong set at P180 in NCR
(BusinessWorld,April 8, 2022 , on page S1/8)The Department of Agriculture (DA) has set the suggested retail price (SRP) for imported medium-sized galunggong (round scad) in wet markets in the National Capital Region (NCR) at P180 per kilogram. “Considering the effects ... -
Starfish threatens famed coral reefs
(BusinessWorld,June 7, 2013 , on page S3/9)A coral-killing starfish has begun infesting a channel of water in the Philippines famed for having some of the most diverse marine life in the world, the government said Friday. The appearance of the crown-of-thorns ... -
Stemming the tide of plastic pollution
(BusinessWorld,July 5, 2018 , on page S1/7)The European Commission’s proposal to ban plastic straws, plates, cutlery, and drink stirrers, and slash the consumption of many other single-use products, is more than just a nice, novel idea. It’s a step urgently needed ... -
Still no fishing in high seas pocket
(BusinessWorld,August 16, 2013 , on page S1/6)Due to the closure on fish aggregating devices (FADs), there are still no Philippine fishing vessels in a tuna-rich pocket of the Pacific Ocean, an Agriculture official said yesterday. “There are still no fishing vessels ... -
Storms to starfish: Great Barrier Reefs faces rapid coral loss
(BusinessWorld,October 5, 2012 , on page S3/9)The world's largest coral reef - under threat from Australia's surging coal and gas shipments, climate change and a destructive starfish - is declining faster than ever and coral cover could fall to just 5% in the next ... -
Stranded
(BusinessWorld,February 13, 2017 , on page S1/10)Whale rescuers were cautiously optimistic on February 12 that the current wave of mass beachings in New Zealand was over, after hundreds of the creatures died after being stranded ashore. New Zealand conservation authorities ... -
Studies raise hope amid declining fish catch
(BusinessWorld,March 18, 1998 , on page 9)Meanwhile, Dan Baliao of the Iloilo-based Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center said recent studies in milkfish fry production showed an encouraging 95.5% to 99% survival rates in brackish water ponds for a culture ... -
Study fins oil spills boost levels of arsenic in the ocean
(BusinessWorld,July 9, 2010 , on page S3/8)Oil spills can boost levels of arsenic in seawater by suppressing a natural filter mechanism on the sea bed, according to a study published on Friday in a specialist journal. The research was conducted in a laboratory ... -
Sulphur-powered giant shipworm unearthed in Philippines
(BusinessWorld,April 21, 2017 , on page S3/5)An enormous black worm that lives in the mud of the sea floor and survives on the remnants of noxious gases digested by bacteria has been unveiled by scientists for the first time. The slimy giant shipworm can grow up to ...