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Senate probe sought on cyanide fishing in Panatag Shoal

Sen. Francis Tolentino is seeking a Senate investigation into the alleged cyanide fishing carried out in parts of the ocean within Philippine territory, particularly near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, which he branded as “environmental terrorism.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Floating barrier spotted in Bajo de Masinloc

Floating barriers have reappeared around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, apparently placed by the Chinese to keep Filipino fishing boats and support vessels out of the rich fishing grounds, the Philippine Coast Guard said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

PH intensifies patrols to guard WPS fishing grounds

The Philippines will actively protect its traditional fishing grounds in the West Philippine Sea from increasing Chinese aggression by having government ships regularly patrol Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal starting this month. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año announced that vessels from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will take.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

2 vessels nabbed for illegal fishing in Palawan; 35 face charges

The Philippine Coast Guard apprehended two fishing vessels suspected of engaging in illegal fishing activities approximately 2.9 nautical miles southwest of Brgy. Cocoro, Magsaysay, Palawan last Thursday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Fishing shelter, pantalan sa WPS pinaaapura

Dapat paspasan ng gobyerno ang pagpapatayo ng mga fishing shelter at pantalan sa West Philippine Sea, ayon sa isang kongresista. The post Fishing shelter, pantalan sa WPS pinaaapura first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

NEWS BRIEFS | 28 February 2024

139 fishermen arrested for illegal fishing in Caraga Seaborne policemen arrested 139 persons and confiscated one-million-pesos worth of illegal fishing gear during a three-day operations in the coastal waters of Caraga region. Police General Kirby John Kraft, Police Regional Office – Caraga director, said the P1 million fishing gear they confiscated included 245  items like unregulated […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

China removes its floating barriers from Panatag

The reasons are not yet clear, but China has removed its floating barriers in the vicinity of Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, National Security Council assistant director general Jonathan Malaya said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Political strife, Mindanao split bolster China’s treachery

Gloves are off in the feud between presidents Rody Duterte and Bongbong Marcos. But for whose benefit?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Cyanide fishing: scourge on humans, catch, corals

Chinese maritime militia reportedly use cyanide to poach in Panatag Shoal. Not content with stealing in our waters, they destroy nature. No different from akyat-bahay (porch climbers) who wreck doors, windows, cabinets......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

DOJ to help build case vs West Philippine Sea cyanide fishing

The Department of Justice will support relevant agencies in gathering evidence and building a case against individuals, allegedly Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen, who are using cyanide at Panatag Shoal, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

West Philippine Sea: Guard PH shoal, fishers with frequent patrols

The Philippines will take “decisive action” in securing one of its traditional fishing grounds amid growing Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea by establishing a constant presence at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal through rotational patrols of that area by government ships starting this month. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año on Friday said vessels from the Philippine Coast.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

REVIEW – San Rafael: Reminding us what teaching a love story is for

BOOK REVIEW: San Rafael by Leila Rispens-Noel8 Letters Bookstore & Publishing, 2023 One sweltering afternoon, Isabel headed for the lagoon. She walked through a rocky narrow track with dense cogon and other grasses on either side. Ice-cold water cascaded down the rocky hill, its roar filling the air. The water was crystal clear-clear enough to […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

World Insights: Refusing to take sides, ASEAN insists on impartiality

A fishing boat sails in the Qiongzhou Strait as the summer fishing moratorium ended in the South China Sea, Aug. 16, 2021. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu).....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Fisherfolk raise alarm over demolition of Navotas City fishing structures

“Affected fisherfolk and other residents ‘highly believe’ that the dismantling order is part of the 650-hectare reclamation project in the area.” The post Fisherfolk raise alarm over demolition of Navotas City fishing structures appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Indonesia catches illegal Philippine fishing vessel

JAKARTA, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has caught an illegal fishing vessel from the Philippines and its four crew members with fake documents in the Sulawesi Sea, the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has reported. Acting Director General of Marine Resources and Fisheries Supervision, Pung Nugroho Saksono, said Thursday that the vessel was caught on Monday, when it was transporting around 2 tons of tuna to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

PCG seizes 2 motorboats for illegal fishing

PCG seizes 2 motorboats for illegal fishing.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Marcos eager to file raps vs Chinese over cyanide fishing in Bajo de Masinloc

Marcos eager to file raps vs Chinese over cyanide fishing in Bajo de Masinloc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Fishing

Children go fishing in a pond beside the Mandulog River in Hinaplanon, Iligan City on Sunday afternoon, 11 February 2024. MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Fishermen in the Philippines still damaging marine ecosystem

Crew members pull the net with fish in tow onboard a catcher vessel in the fishing grounds in the Sulu Sea, the Philippines, April 27, 2023. /CFPFishermen in the Philippines are still overfishing the sea areas around the island country, damaging the marine ecosystem, which in turn is threatening their own survival. Conservation group Oceana said more than 75 percent of the nation's fishing g.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Fishermen in the Philippines still damaging marine ecosystem

Crew members pull the net with fish in tow onboard a catcher vessel in the fishing grounds in the Sulu Sea, the Philippines, April 27, 2023. /CFPFishermen in the Philippines are still overfishing the sea areas around the island country, damaging the marine ecosystem, which in turn is threatening their own survival. Conservation group Oceana said more than 75 percent of the nation's fishing g.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024