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Tanker spill in East China Sea stirs environmental fears
A Blazing Iranian tanker that sank on the East China Sea, producing a 10-mile-long oil slick, is drawing concern from environmentalists about the threat to sea and bird life in the waterway. The tanker Sanchi was carrying ...
- January 18, 2018
MOU on oil exploration with china constitutional
There is no need for the Senate to review the agreement forged by the Duterte administration with China on oil and gas development in the West Philippine Sea, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said yesterday. Justice Secretary ...
- November 6, 2018
DENR accepting applications for protected areas permit
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is ready to accept applications for permit for protected areas as the indefinite suspension for its issuance has been lifted after seven years. Special Use Agreement ...
- May 10, 2018
US reassures Phl of stability in Indo-Pacific region
The United States has again reassured the Philippines and its other allies of its commitment to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region, including the South China Sea. Rear Admiral Marc Dalton, speaking aboard the USS ...
- June 28, 2018
No China ‘co-ownership’ of Philippines marine resources
Last week President Duterte announced that his administration was considering China’s offer to jointly explore an undisputed Philippine territory for potential energy deposits. He was referring to an area off Busuanga, ...
- March 10, 2018
No swimming in Boracay, DENR reiterates
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will look into reports that European youth delegates of Genfest International were allowed to take a dip in the waters of Boracay on Wednesday. “We just learned ...
- July 7, 2018
Deep reefs no 'twilight zone' refuge for fish, corals
Deep coral reefs in a “twilight zone” in the oceans differ sharply from those near the surface, dimming hopes that they can be a refuge for marine life fleeing threats such as climate change and pollution, scientists said. ...
- July 26, 2018
House panel OKs ban on microplastics
Rep. Rodel Batocabe of party-list Ako Bicol said the House committee on ecology headed by Nueva Ecija Rep. Estrellita Suansing gave its green light to House Bill 8120, or the “Microplastics Ban Act of 2018.” “This time the ...
- September 13, 2018
Boracay rehab to boost external payments - BSP
The rehabilitation of Boracay island is likely to boost the country’s external payments position in the long term through a more sustainable tourism industry, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. BSP Deputy Governor ...
- April 10, 2018
DENR hopes to make Manila Bay fit for swimming again
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is hoping to eventually make the Manila Bay safe for swimming again, DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said yesterday. The DENR will set up four community environment and natural ...
- December 15, 2018