Browsing The Philippine Star by Place "Laguna de Bay"
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Advisory on algal bloom in Laguna de Bay
(The Philippine Star,June 14, 2019 , on page 2)Algal bloom is a periodic occurrence in Laguna de Bay, particularly in the Central Bay and West Bay, where Muntinlupa City is one of the lakeshore LGU's. Algae are microscopic plants in various forms, shapes and colors. ... -
Algal bloom highlights need for wastewater treatment
(The Philippine Star,June 25, 2015 , on page B-6)The spreading algal bloom in coastal and lake areas of the country is raising the need for effective wastewater treatment systems with communities leading a concerted effort to make sure that each household is discharging ... -
Bighead carp edges out milkfish in Laguna Lake
(The Philippine Star,November 17, 2002 , on page 1)Bighead carp, locally known as "karpa," has displaced milkfish as the dominant fish species in Laguna de Bay. Latest figures of the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (DA-BAS) indicated that bighead ... -
Carp in Laguna lake emasculated by pollution
(The Philippine Star,October 13, 2016 , on page B8)A study conducted by Michelle Grace Paraso of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) College of Veterinary Medicine found that a majority of the male common carp in the lake have shrunken testes compared with ... -
Cimatu risks getting P100 budget for DENR
(The Philippine Star,August 9, 2018 , on page 8)Invoking helplessness in cleaning up highly polluted water tributaries, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has earned the ire of mostly female lawmakers from the House of Representatives, as well as other environmental ... -
DENR: Private sector to help fund Manila Bay cleanup
(The Philippine Star,December 23, 2018 , on page 9)Certain industries have offered to help the government fund the rehabilitation of Manila Bay, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said. Without naming the companies, Cimatu said their heads have also offered to come up with ... -
Du30 ought to do a Boracay in Manila Bay
(The Philippine Star,October 18, 2018 , on page 11)The famous Isle of Boracay was closed on April 26, 2018 and it gave Pres. Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte great proof that he had the political will to effect change in this country when it is needed! Boracay is set to reopen on ... -
Fishermen group cry foul over Laguna de Bay moratorium
(The Philippine Star,March 25, 2017 , on page 19)Amidst ongoing plans to revitalize the ecosystem of Laguna de Bay, the Association of Laguna Lake Fisher Producers and Fisher Folks Inc. (ALLFPFF) continues to seek reconsideration on Laguna Lake Development Authority’s ... -
Illegal fish pens dismantled in Laguna de Bay
(The Philippine Star,January 27, 2017 , on page A-23)A government task force led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has started dismantling illegal fish pens in Laguna de Bay. The task force which is also composed of representatives of the Laguna ... -
'Industries around Laguna de Bay violating Clean Water Act'
(The Philippine Star,December 21, 2011 , on page 8)Presidential Adviser for Environmental Protection and Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) general manager Neric Acosta said recently that hundreds of industries in Metro Manila and CALABARZON are in clear violation ... -
Laguna de Bay fish pens to be dismantled
(The Philippine Star,December 17, 2016 , on page 17)Fish pens in Laguna de Bay will be dismantled starting next month, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has announced. “We will clean Laguna Lake by destroying fish pens, but we will pay attention to ... -
Laguna Lake Development Authority, WQMA Board Resolution No. 03, Series of 2021
(The Philippine Star,October 5, 2021 , on page 4)A resolution approving the proposed governing rules for the operationalization of the Laguna de Bay Region Water Quality Management Area (LDBR-WQMA) and its Area Water Quality Management Fund (AWQMF). -
LLDA to issue new fish pen permits
(The Philippine Star,July 12, 2017 , on page 16)Another initiative of former environment secretary Gina Lopez is being overturned. The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) will issue new permits to fish pen operators in Laguna de Bay in January. Small fishermen ... -
LLDA to lose P80 M in fish pen demolition
(The Philippine Star,March 18, 2017 , on page 12)The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) expects to lose around P80 million in revenue with the dismantling of illegal fish pens in Laguna de Bay in the next three months. The LLDA is targeting the demolition of illegal ... -
Manila Bay fishkill caused by Laguna de Bay overflow - BFAR
(The Philippine Star,June 2, 2013 , on page 15)The thousands of dead fish found floating in the Manila Bay over the weekend likely came from fish cages in Laguna de Bay, which overflowed because of heavy rains brought by tropical storm Gorio, the Bureau of Fisheries ... -
Meralco Foundation offers fish culture training
(The Philippine Star,September 28, 2003 , on page B-7)Training for a responsible fish culture at the Laguna de Bay is now available to interested students/trainees. Meralco Foundation, Inc. (MFI) and SEAFDEC embarked on a joint venture to put up a training center, the Aquaculture ... -
The Netherlands can help clean up Manila Bay
(The Philippine Star,October 11, 2018 , on page 9-12)Actually one of the things that all the communities living around Manila Bay can do is come up with a Garbage Trap at the mouth of all the rivers and creeks facing the Manila Bay. Of course the best way to clean up Manila ... -
Removal of Laguna Lake fish pens sought
(The Philippine Star,December 3, 2016 , on page 15)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) have been urged to immediately dismantle fish pens in the Laguna de Bay. “These fish pens not only deprive the ... -
Reviving ayungin culture in Laguna
(The Philippine Star,July 16, 2017 , on page B5)Considered as one of the most expensive freshwater fishes in the country, ayungin or silver perch is a small fish that is classified as among the near-threatened species in the Philippines. It is indigenous to Laguna de ... -
Save Laguna de Bay
(The Philippine Star,May 28, 2018 , on page 12)Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines and third largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. It is surrounded by the provinces of Laguna and Rizal, and also Metro Manila (Pasig, Taguig and Muntinlupa). It is ...