PASACAO, Camarines Sur – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-Bicol is preparing for the possible impact to the fishing sector in the region of the El Niño phenomenon. BFAR-Bicol Director Ariel Pioquinto told the Manila Bulletin that they have been working with the Disaster Risk...
Sponsor-firms of offshore wind farm projects will have to prepare for a tedious process of securing two-tiered environmental compliance certificates (ECCs) from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – and that shall comprise of an interim ECC during pre-development phase;...
The Philippines' rich marine resources and expansive coastlines make it an ideal environment for a thriving seafood industry. While one might expect the country to excel in seafood production and exports, recent research has revealed concerning challenges that are jeopardizing the local fishing...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua is blocked by a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel during one of her patrol operations in Bajo de Masinloc, Zambales from Feb. 1 to 9, 2024. (Photo by PCG) Starting this February, civilian vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of...
Axelum Resources Corporation, the country’s leading fully-integrated manufacturer and exporter of premium coconut products, is aiming to expand its reach overseas by strengthening its B2B (business to business) and B2C (business to consumers) markets. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
The water levels at Angat Dam have been steadily declining since the onset of 2024, but measures are in place to guarantee adequate supply distribution to Metro Manila during the El Niño season. On Friday, Feb. 2, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said that the current decline...
The Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has assured the stability of retail prices for bangus and tilapia in Metro Manila. Based on the DA-BFAR’s report on Wednesday, Jan. 31, the medium-sized bangus from Bulacan and Pangasinan cost P180 per kilo or two...
Prime Integrated Waste Solutions Inc. (PWS), a subsidiary of Razon-led Prime Infrastructure Capital, has advanced into operational phase the country’s first automated materials recovery facility (MRF) sited in Cebu that will be utilized for strategic waste management as well as storage, prior to...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has called for the enactment of a proposal to establish the Department of Water Resources in order to resolve the duplicative roles in water agencies. “Currently, there are over 30 agencies with overlapping functions over the country's water...
The Philippines, located amid the Coral Triangle — a marine region housing over 2,000 reef fish species, has long been renowned for its thriving fisheries sector. Despite being the center of marine biodiversity in the world, the country remains plagued by plastic pollution and cases of...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured that the government stands ready to asisst pompano farming at every stage, from production to marketing, to guarantee its success. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the DA will support the Silaguin Bay Fish Farm in increasing local...
State-run National Power Corporation (NPC) is eyeing to expand its cooperation with Korea Water Resources Corporation or K-Water, primarily on the sphere of dam safety – given that sizeable pie of the country’s power supply is still drawn from hydropower facilities. The planned expanded...
