The Department of Justice (DOJ) is now preparing to file charges against and seek damages from China over its destruction of the marine environment in the West Philippine Sea, former Supreme Court (SC) associate justice Antonio Carpio bared on Wednesday, March 6. His pronouncement was a...
More than 500 hectares of coral reefs were reportedly destroyed in a span of four years supposedly due to China's activities in the West Philippine Sea, a maritime affairs expert said. Jay Batongbacal, Director of University of the Philippines Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea, said...
The Philippines and Australia have joined hands in restoring coral reefs in several parts of the West Philippine Sea amid various activities that have threatened marine environment in the waters. During a forum organized by Stratbase ADR Institute on Wednesday, Acting Australian Ambassador to...
Fishermen cast their net as a floating marker serving as a barrier is installed by Chinese vessels in Bajo de Masinloc near Zambales on Sept. 20, 2023. (Photo by PCG) The Philippine government intends to remove the floating barriers installed by China in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag...
Commodore Jay Tarriela (File photo) The Philippines’ concern over the destruction of coral reefs in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) was not just for drama but an expression of alarm over a “violent act” and “serious crime against humanity”. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) had this to say...
National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala, considered the father of marine protected areas (MPAs), is certain to be remembered for a long while. Despite his passing on Feb. 1, 2023, his memories and legacy will continue to live on and linger not only among his family and close associates, but also on...
Fishers' group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) called out China's “rampant plunder and destruction of marine resources" as it "adversely affect more than 600,000 Filipino fisherfolks" during a protest in Makati City on Thursday, Nov. 24. (Photo from Pamalakaya...
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy A. Cimatu has reiterated his call for the proper disposal of face masks amid the raging coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Discarded face masks found at Baseco beach, Manila. (EcoWaste Coalition/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN)...
