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Philippines seeks to regain dragon boat championship at home
The Philippines is eyeing to once again bag the overall championship in the International Canoe Federation Dragon Boat World Championship later this year, Philippine Canoe-Kayak and Dragon Boat Federation president Leonora Escollante said, with the country hosting the event......»»
Tourists transfer to Cordova as Lapu-Lapu City imposes environmental fee
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Several local and foreign tourists who had booked island hopping tours in Lapu-Lapu City decided to transfer to Cordova town on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, reportedly to avoid paying the P100 environmental fee implemented starting that day. According to Mark Ramirez, a pump boat operator, around four of their bookings from.....»»
Scarborough Shoal convoy: 100 civilian boats will join sea caravan
MANILA, Philippines — The Scarborough Shoal convoy on May 5 will have 100 civilian fishing boats joining the sea caravan. It will culminate in the installation of assertive buoys. The civiliam mission will go on despite the mounting tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). READ MORE: Organizers of civilian caravan in Scarborough to invite.....»»
Boat catches fire off Davao Occidental
Two fishermen were rescued after their boat caught fire in the waters off Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental. .....»»
Gearing up vs China blocking actions near Ayungin Shoal
China has been stepping up its pressure tactics in the West Philippine Sea, deploying a naval warship, alongside the China Coast Guard and maritime militia, in blocking an unarmed Philippine boat carrying supplies to the troops manning an outpost aboard the ship BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal......»»
2 fishermen rescued off Occidental Mindoro
Two fishermen were rescued after their boat capsized in the waters off Lubang, Occidental Mindoro on Saturday......»»
Gearing up vs China blocking actions near Ayungin Shoal
China has been stepping up its pressure tactics in the West Philippine Sea, deploying a naval warship alongside the China Coast Guard and maritime militia in blocking an unarmed Philippine boat carrying supplies to the troops manning an outpost aboard the ship BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal......»»
China blocks Philippine military supply boat in disputed waters (VIDEO)
Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly Islands Chinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tan.....»»
China blocks Philippine military supply boat in disputed waters
Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly IslandsChinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tank landing ship over two decades ago.The incident occurred near the Second.....»»
Philippines accuses Chinese coastguard of firing water cannons at supply boats
Manila [Philippines], March 23 (ANI): The Philippines has accused China's coastguard of firing water cannons at one of its supply boats in South China Sea, Al Jazeera reported. The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that BRP Cabra managed to manoeuvre and reach Unaizah May 4 to provide assistance to the Philippine supply boat, which had sustained "significant damage."According to the Philippine military, the confrontati.....»»
China blocks Philippine military supply boat in disputed waters (VIDEO)
Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly Islands Chinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tan.....»»
China blocks Philippine military supply boat in disputed waters
Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly IslandsChinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tank landing ship over two decades ago.The incident occurred near the Second.....»»
Billions for commercial tuna industry, crumbs for fisherfolk
Months of investigation by Bulatlat revealed that the booming commercial tuna industry in General Santos City, dubbed the Philippines’ “tuna capital,” favors industrial scale commercial fishing fleets at the expense of the livelihood of thousands of ordinary fisherfolk. The post Billions for commercial tuna industry, crumbs for fisherfolk appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
DFA summons Chinese envoy over latest sea confrontation
The DFA said in a statement that the agency summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy to protest “aggressive actions” by the China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese maritime militia against a civilian boat supplying troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. .....»»
Philippines accuses Chinese coastguard of firing water cannons at supply boats
Manila [Philippines], March 23 (ANI): The Philippines has accused China's coastguard of firing water cannons at one of its supply boats in South China Sea, Al Jazeera reported. The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that BRP Cabra managed to manoeuvre and reach Unaizah May 4 to provide assistance to the Philippine supply boat, which had sustained "significant damage."According to the Philippine military, the confrontati.....»»
China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea
MANILA/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s coastguard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippines decried the moves, including the use of water cannons, as “irresponsible and provocative”. China’s actions led to “significant damage” and injury to personnel on a civilian boat hired to resupply.....»»
Bantay Dagat tells fisherfolks, fish dealers to register their gears, vessels
CEBU CITY, Philippines – An official of Cebu City’s Bantay Dagat Commission (BDC) is urging fisherfolks and fish dealers to comply with the mandatory registration of their fishing vessels and gears. Lawyer Ernesto Jose Rama, the BDC chairman, said in an episode of Cebu City Bantay Dagat Commission (BDC) aired via the Sugboanon Channel that.....»»
COA denies PNP generals’ appeal on blocked P131-million fast boat purchase
The Commission on Audit upholds the findings of the Fraud Audit Office, stating that the transaction of four former police generals in 2009 violated procurement laws.....»»
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......»»
Fishers call for adequate support amid the El Niño drought
"Fishers also bear the brunt of the El Niño phenomenon. During drought, fish usually swim deeper than usual to seek cooler temperatures, making fishing more difficult and costly as we have to spend extra time and fuel." The post Fishers call for adequate support amid the El Niño drought appeared first on Bulatlat......»»