Zambales fishers reject China s fishing ban in Philippine waters
Small-scale fisherfolk said that they will continue fishing activities in the Philippine waters despite China's unilateral imposition of a four-month fishing ban in the South China Sea......»»
Filipino fishers set to sail despite China s fishing ban in West Philippine Sea
Defying China’s fishing ban in areas in the West Philippine Sea, a group of Filipino fishermen will embark on a collective fishing expedition at the country’s territorial waters of Masinloc, Zambales on Thursday......»»
Gov’t urged to aid fishers during recurring seasonal loss
Sigwada, according to a statement released by national fishers’ group Pamalakaya, forces municipal fishers “to suspend their fishing operations due to big waves and strong winds.” The post Gov’t urged to aid fishers during recurring seasonal loss appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands
China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»
China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands
China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»
Toll in Naga fishing boat fire climbs to 6
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Six fishermen perished while five have been rescued after their fishing boat caught fire while sailing in the waters of Naga City, southern Cebu late Wednesday evening, June 5. A fire broke out of the fishing banca (FBCA) named King Bryan at 8:25 p.m., the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Cebu.....»»
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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 […].....»»
Dredging ships off Zambales held by PCG
Several vessels reportedly involved in dredging operations in Zambales were held by authorities for engaging in the illegal activity. .....»»
4 nabbed in Zambales sting
A drug suspect was arrested along with three others in an anti-narcotics operation in Subic, Zambales on Saturday night......»»
800 turtle hatchlings released in Zambales
800 turtle hatchlings released in Zambales.....»»
Zambales becomes first-class province; Governor Ebdane reveals 5-year plan
Zambales has been gearing up for its P2.6 billion development project through a 10-point comprehensive plan for inclusive growth and progress.....»»
2 dead, 3 missing after vessel catches fire in Philippines
MANILA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Two people died, one was critically injured, and three others were missing after a fishing vessel caught fire off the waters of Cebu province in the central Philippines Wednesday night, the Philippine Coast Guard said. Coast Guard spokesperson Rear Admiral Armando Balilo said a fire broke out around 8:25 p.m. local time aboard the fishing boat in the vicinity of waters some 1.5 nautica.....»»
2 dead, 3 missing after vessel catches fire in Philippines
MANILA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Two people died, one was critically injured, and three others were missing after a fishing vessel caught fire off the waters of Cebu province in the central Philippines Wednesday night, the Philippine Coast Guard said. Coast Guard spokesperson Rear Admiral Armando Balilo said a fire broke out around 8:25 p.m. local time aboard the fishing boat in the vicinity of waters some 1.5 nautica.....»»
China calls alleged cyanide use in WPS ‘sheer fabrication’
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called the claim of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources that Chinese fishers engage in cyanide fishing a “sheer fabrication.” .....»»
Marcos urges Indo-Pacific countries to reject ‘hierarchy-imposing narratives’
Marcos urges Indo-Pacific countries to reject ‘hierarchy-imposing narratives’.....»»
Bunye: Reject any attempt to dismember our nation
Bunye: Reject any attempt to dismember our nation.....»»
Groups laud Sagay SP’s decision to reject Tambuli mining project
Groups laud Sagay SP’s decision to reject Tambuli mining project.....»»
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......»»
TURNING POINT: Nipping at the Bud
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 26 May) — Chinese harassment and aggression have worsened. They are now lording over West Philippine Sea. Earlier, militia men would board Filipino fishing boats and confiscate their catch, justifying that this were taken from China’s sovereign waters. Recently, Chinese coast guard vessels have driven Pinoy fishers away from Bajo […].....»»