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Fishers lose Laguna lake share to private developers
The share of small fisherfolk in the 9,200-hectare Laguna de Bay has been lowered to 53 percent after the Laguna Lake Development Authority increased private operators’ allocation to 47 percent......»»
Blue Christmas Celebration
The coronavirus pandemic made worse by the slew of typhoons—Qunita, Rolly, and Ulysses—had no doubt brought a lot of hardships to our populace and the local economy as well. Apparently, Christmas celebration would indeed be austere, bleak, and simple. It would be blue Christmas to the majority especially the poor and needy and relatively […].....»»
Displaced and locked down in same year, Taal Lake folk face bleak Christmas
Celebrating the country’s biggest holiday will be a lot different and more difficult for former residents of Pulo nearly a year since Taal Volcano erupted......»»
Akbayan to Sara: You don’t have to be president to speak vs China
MANILA, Philippines — Party-list group Akbayan said on Thursday that Vice President Sara Duterte does not have to be a president of the country for her to call out China’s intrusive actions over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Empathy and a moral backbone is just what it takes to stand up with fisherfolk and frontline.....»»
Fisherfolk group urges gov’t to regulate fish prices amid Lent
Fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas on Wednesday urged the government to address the surge in retail prices of fish during the Holy Week......»»
EDITORIAL — An endangered lake
In January this year, President Marcos directed the Department of Agriculture to increase fish production to meet the national demand......»»
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......»»
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......»»
EDITORIAL - Preventing another onion crisis
Memories of the 2022 Christmas holiday season, when onions became the top meme, still linger......»»
Jobless rate climbs to 4.5 percent in January
The country’s unemployment rate rose in January as the seasonal increase in jobs created by the heightened economic activity during the Christmas holidays faded......»»
Kyla suffers fifth miscarriage
Singer Kyla revealed that she suffered another miscarriage just before Christmas last year......»»
3 Tips for Small Businesses to Take Advantage of Major Events
There are a lot of important events throughout the year that can provide businesses with the chance to increase their sales. These events include fun and festive occasions like fiestas, as well as popular holidays such as Christmas, Halloween, and Valentine’s Day. For small businesses, seizing opportunities during major events can be a game-changer. Picture […].....»»
EDITORIAL — A different onion crisis
During the 2022 Christmas holidays, Filipinos reeled from the eye-watering prices of red onions, which surged to over P700 a kilo, with no white onions to be had for onion rings, burgers and bistek......»»
None of big winners in PCSO’s Christmas, New Year lotto games bet on all combinations, says GM
Senator Koko Pimentel, however, vows to pursue the probe, saying it usually takes months before games with a jackpot prize of P500 million or more are won – unlike in these draws.....»»
Bombed Village
Barangay Can-ayan in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon looks so beautiful and calm on Sunday morning (21 January 2024). Who would think that on Christmas Day last year, the people here awoke to the sounds of artillery and bombs being dropped on suspected New People's Army positions in a military operation that reportedly killed 10 rebels. MindaNews photo by H. MARCOS C. MORDENO.....»»
Kathryn in-unfollow si Daniel sa IG, damay pati sina Liza, Julia at Gillian
TINULDUKAN na ni Kathryn Bernardo ang mga nag-iisip na posibleng magkabalikan pa sila ng ex-boyfriend na si Daniel Padilla. Ito’y matapos ngang i-unfollow ni Kathryn sa Instagram si Daniel. Ilang beses kasing nagkikita ang ex-couple sa ilang okasyon tulad sa nakaraang ABS-CBN Christmas Special at itong huli ay sa kasal nina Robi Domingo at Maiqui.....»»
60 injuries from fireworks recorded in Region 9
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 8 January) – This city recorded the most fireworks-related injuries (FWRI) in Region 9 or the Zamboanga Peninsula, including parts of the Bangsamoro Autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), during the Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, the Department of Health – Region 9 (DOH-9) said on Sunday. Out of the 60 […].....»»
Celebration
As in previous years, I celebrated the last day of the Christmas season yesterday, the Feast of the Three Kings, by finally opening my holiday gifts, and sharing them with my relatives and household members......»»
Last Night of Christmas
Residents of Pagadian City enjoy the Christmas lights at the city hall grounds on the last night of the Christmas season on Saturday (6 January 2024), known as the “Three Kings’ Day.” Accordingly, the three kings arrived at the manger 12 days after Christ was born. MindaNews photo by JULES L. BENITEZ.....»»
Iza Calzado on family traditions she wants to pass on to daughter
Iza Calzado and her husband, Ben Wintle, had their first Christmas and New Year celebrations with their daughter, Deia Amihan. Iza hoped to impart to her firstborn the tradition of celebrating these occasions with lots of love, making them joyful, festive, and meaningful......»»