Browsing The Philippine Star by Subject "global positioning systems"
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Drones, troops protect Mexico sea turtle eggs
(The Philippine Star,September 17, 2015 , on page B-8)A small drone buzzes above a pristine Pacific beach in Mexico as troops stand guard, seeking to deter poachers from snatching sea turtle eggs that end up on restaurant menus. The drone, with six rotors that sounds like a ... -
Fishing in Phl more fun with GPS
(The Philippine Star,April 12, 2015 , on page 1-9)Fishing is now more fun in this city, thanks to the fish finder gadgets with global positioning system (GPS) turned over by Interior Secretay Manuel Roxas II to groups of fishermen here Friday. Roxas said the fishing device ... -
Foreign vessel catches fire near Recto Bank
(The Philippine Star,June 18, 2019 , on page 3)The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) yesterday helped rescue 25 crewmembers of a vehicle carrier vessel that caught fire near Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea. PCG spokesman Capt. Armand Balilo said they immediately sent ... -
No longer a cesspool, Boracay now fit for swimming
(The Philippine Star,October 16, 2018 , on page 4)World-famous Boracay was declared safe for swimming as the island resort reopened yesterday for a 10-day test run, almost six months after it was shut down for a massive cleanup. “Boracay is no longer a cesspool but an ...