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Manila Bay establishments told to fix sewer lines
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is now requiring all establishments around Manila Bay to connect to existing sewer lines or set up their own sewerage treatment plants (STPs). In a recently issued ...
- April 22, 2019
RP to use circle hooks for longline fishing
The Philippine government will soon implement the mainstream use of circle hooks for longline fishing operations to reduce sea turtle bycatch. President Arroyo announced the new policy during her speech at the Coral Triangle ...
- January 21, 2010
Saving Manila Bay
In last week’s Kapihan sa Manila Bay, we continued our focused discussions on the rehabilitation of Manila Bay. We have invited Manila City Administrator Atty. Erickson “Jojo” Alcovendaz, Jennifer Rufo of Maynilad Water ...
- February 25, 2019
Ocean conference calls for action to reverse human damage.
In the run-up to World Ocean Day today, the United Nations Ocean Conference opened earlier this week with calls for united global action to reverse human damage. At the opening Monday of the international conference on the ...
- June 8, 2017
Go: Political will needed for bay rehab
Political will is necessary to have progressed in the country, particularly in the rehabilitation of Manila Bay, former special assistant to President Duterte Christopher “Bong” Go said Thursday. “This is proof that the ...
- February 3, 2019
DENR vows continuous Boracay rehabilitation
The rehabilitation of the world-renowned Boracay Island will continue even after its formal reopening to the public on Oct. 26. “This is not the time for us to relax and lower our guards. Rehabilitation will continue after ...
- October 18, 2018
Breathtaking nature at Hamilo Coast
Who would have ever imagined that such a wealth of natural beauty lies just a few hours away from Metro Manila? Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas is SM Land's premier residential leisure destination that encompasses mountains ...
- April 16, 2010
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
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