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Phl protests China weapons systems on islands
The Philippines has filed a diplomatic protest against China in response to a report by the US think tank that Beijing appears to have installed weapons, including anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems, on all seven ...
- January 17, 2017
Red tide alert up in Masbate
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has imposed a shellfish ban in Masbate. In Shellfish Bulletin 20, BFAR said shellfish gathered from the waters of Mandaon in Masbate were found positive for the algae ...
- July 9, 2017
Phl, PNG strengthening agri-fishery cooperation
The Philippines and Papua New Guinea have agreed to strengthen cooperation in fishing and agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol, who is part of the delegation for this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation ...
- November 12, 2017
Palace still waiting for US stance on sea row
It’s still wait-and-see for the Duterte administration as far as the US position on the South China Sea issue is concerned, Malacañang said yesterday. Until it is made into a policy, a pronouncement from the White House – ...
- January 26, 2017
Is Benham on west or east side of Phl?
That kicked up a storm, not only because Filipinos have long considered that shoal just 120 nautical miles off Zambales (and over 600 nm from Hainan) as part of Luzon but also because China’s building it up – like it did ...
- April 4, 2017
'China forum participation won't affect Phl sea claim'
The Philippines’ claim over the disputed areas in the South China Sea will not be abandoned despite President Duterte’s participation in China’s Belt and Road Summit. Ambassador Jose Santiago “Chito” Sta. Romana said the ...
- May 14, 2017
China, Asean to meet on sea code
China will host a meeting with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in May to discuss the framework for the code of conduct for claimants in the South China Sea dispute. The meeting, to be attended ...
- March 23, 2017
'Metro Cebu wildlife sanctuary threatened by urbanization'
Metro Cebu’s Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary (OIWS) continues to be threatened by urbanization. The Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary is a 5,800-hectare expanse in Metro Cebu that encompasses inter-tidal flat lands, ...
- November 9, 2017
Gov't maps out strategy to grow seaweed sector
The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to craft the country’s seaweed roadmap following huge export demand from one of the local aquaculture commodities. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) targets to ...
- April 9, 2017
US vows to stop China from taking disputed isles
The new administration of US President Donald Trump vowed on Monday the United States would prevent China from taking over territory in international waters in the South China Sea, something Chinese state media has warned ...
- January 25, 2017