Probinsyano Ako Partylist Rep. Jose “Bonito” Singson on Wednesday, Dec. 1 urged Congress leaders to include in their priority list of legislations the bill proposing to put an end to the exportation of raw black sand and its derivatives. F615A34A-3A3A-4640-B6B4-2FD7B5D43C7A Singson aired the...
Axelum Resources Corporation, the country’s leading manufacturer and exporter of coconut products, reported a 51 percent jump in net income to P578.69 million in the first nine months of 2021 from P383.10 million in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the...
Violence and lack of access to healthcare are among the problems faced by women, according to the Center of Women's Resources (CWR). (Unsplash) "Nakita natin na tumataas yung cases ng violence against women, children, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)... Madalas yung underreporting...
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is eyeing increased production in gold and silver amid plans to fast-track the declaration of more Minahang Bayan areas across different parts of the country. In a statement, MGB, an attached agency to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources...
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...
Visayan small fishermen are seeking economic aid of at least P10,000 a month as the Philippine government imposed the three-month closed fishing season within their area. In a statement, Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA) said this will subsidize the small...
San Miguel Corp.’s Luzon Clean Water Development Corporation (LCWDC) was cleared to increase water rates in areas covered by the Bulacan Bulk Water Supply Project (BBWSP). In a statement, Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) announced that LCWD will impose a P0.35 centavos per cubic...
Visayan fishermen fear that there will be an artificial fish shortage – which could trigger an increase in fish prices – amid the implementation of a state-imposed three-month fishing ban within their coastal areas. In a statement, Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has stepped up its campaign against illegal fishing following the arrest of 36 individuals allegedly engaged in such prohibited acts. The latest incident happened last Wednesday when three fishermen were collared by the PCG Sub-Station Cajidiocan for alleged...
As the Philippines eases out of one of the world’s longest lockdowns to give way for economic recovery, businesses are trying to figure out how to deal with the new work cultures that emerged during the pandemic. With the lifting of travel restrictions, employers are now challenged to...
The country's shrimp production will remain stagnant for the rest of the year amid lower demand, one of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to the local aquaculture sector. 44900 During the 13th Philippine Shrimp Congress, Chris Co, vice president of Oversea Feeds Corporation, said the industry...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) vowed to work together in pursuing gender equality and women's empowerment in the environment sector. (Photo from PCW) In a virtual signing ceremony on Oct. 29, the two agencies forged a...
