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Phl free to rescind oil deal with China
The Philippines is free to walk out of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on joint oil and gas development with China if the contents of the document would be found to be against national interests, Malacañang said ...
- November 23, 2018
Globe, Manila Water tie up for Boracay cleanup
Globe Telecom has partnered with Manila Water Foundation to launch a long-term conservation program in Boracay to address untreated sewage causing pollution in the waters of the island. Globe executives recently signed a ...
- June 9, 2018
Alaminos fisherfolks rely on payao for bounty catch
Fishermen in this city can now look forward to having a bountiful fish catch to sustain their livelihood with the installation of deep sea-fish aggregating devices. The fish aggregating device called payao serves as a ...
- September 23, 2018
Non-issuance of vessel monitoring policy induces illegal fishing
Commercial fishing in municipal waters remains prevalent nationwide because of the sheer size of coastal waters needed to be monitored by police and coast guard personnel, including local Bantay Dagat patrols. Monitoring ...
- August 23, 2018
Tourism stakeholders preparing Boracay marketing blitz
As the closure of Boracay draws closer, local businesses and other stakeholders are preparing a massive marketing effort to win back tourists and sustain the island’s status as a premier holiday destination. “On the tourism ...
- April 8, 2018
Phl, China commit to start talks on sea code
The Philippines and China reiterated yesterday their commitment to start negotiations for a Code of Conduct on the South China Sea early next month. They made the commitment at the second meeting of the Philippines-China ...
- February 15, 2018
Duterte tells Palawan: Avoid another Boracay
Boracay was "overloaded" with tourists and Palawan must not go the same way, according to President Duterte. The President told local government officials in Palawan to be cautious in accepting massive numbers of tourists ...
- November 12, 2018
'TIEZA to regulate Boracay water utilities'
The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has asserted its regulatory powers over water utilities in Boracay and other tourist areas, citing a recent ruling of the Office of the President (OP). TIEZA ...
- September 8, 2018
Motor banca program gets uplift from DOF
The Maritime Industry Authority's motor Banca upgrading campaign is getting a lift from the Department of Finance. marina is teaming up with the DOF to encourage the upgrading of wooden vessels into fiber-reinforced plastic ...
- August 21, 2018
British Navy warship sailing near SCS islands angers Beijing
Beijing yesterday expressed anger after a British Royal Navy warship sailed close to islands claimed by China in the South China Sea late last month, saying Britain was engaged in "provocation" and that Beijing had lodged ...
- September 7, 2018