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DENR slams vandalization of corals in Batangas
Tourists as well as diving operators should strictly observe the standard practices on responsible diving and snorkelling following reports of vandalization of corals in Batangas, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said. "We ...
- October 18, 2018
Chinese buildup in SCS: Noy hits back at Rody
An administration that had officially protested China’s maritime bullying and challenged its massive territorial claim before an international court cannot be blamed for Beijing’s unfettered military buildup in the West ...
- June 5, 2018
Boracay no longer a cesspool, may reopen Oct. 26
Just two months since its closure, top tourist destination Boracay Island is no longer a “cesspool” following intensified rehabilitation efforts to regain its status, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources ...
- July 5, 2018
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Shellfish Bulletin No. 02, Series of 2018, 15 January 2018
Based on the latest laboratory results of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and Local Government Units (LGUs), shellfishes collected at Irong-Irong Bay in Western Samar; Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar; ...
- January 17, 2018
East Asian states issue declaration for sustainable marine resources
Eleven countries bordering the seas of East Asia have issued a joint declaration affirming their commitment toward the conservation and sustainable development of coastal and marine resources in the region. The Iloilo ...
- December 6, 2018
Phl wraps up Coral Triangle chairmanship
The Philippines is ending its two-year chairmanship of the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF), an environment official said. “Moving forward, we must shift our focus on actions ...
- December 20, 2018
WWF-Phl, Hamilo Coast cap int’l coastal cleanup month
The Philippines ranks third in plastic pollution in terms of dumping plastic into oceans. This is largely caused by inefficient waste disposal in the country and poor awareness of the problem. Because of this, the World ...
- November 14, 2018
Boracay soft opening seen in 4 months
Authorities are targeting a soft opening for Boracay Island after four months of cleanup in order to accommodate tourists and revitalize the local economy. Interior and Local Government Assistant Secretary Epimaco Densing ...
- May 2, 2018
High-quality accommodations, services in Boracay pushed
The regional development office of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has proposed increasing the per capita spending of tourists in Boracay Island via high-quality accommodations and tourism services ...
- October 29, 2018
Bulacan fish kill damage hits P17 M
At least P17 million worth of milkfish have been affected in the fish kill in Obando, Bulacan. Personnel of the Bulacan agriculture office and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) conducted water analysis of ...
- May 9, 2018