Authorities in Maine say they have figured out how to regulate a fishery that is so out of control in Canada, the federal government has shut it down this year — the third shutdown in five years — putting 1,100 people out of work. U.S. state sees only a few …
Read More »Power trip clipped
“The current mix is also revealing in that the much-hyped renewable energy is not reliable in providing the base requirements daily thus far.” The Department of Energy (DoE) counted on enough coming capacity to bridge the shortfalls this year but the configuration of the power plants piques interest. Based on …
Read More »Every one can contribute in campaign to end plastic use
Is a day without using a plastic bag, packaging wrap, or a sachet possible? Take time to observe how plastic has become part of our lives, especially in the kitchen where it is used to wrap, store, or carry food, utensils, and everything else. The presence of plastic has become …
Read More »Marcos orders PCG: Don’t be provoked by China’s aggression in WPS
President Marcos has instructed the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) not to be provoked by China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a Coast Guard official said. Commodore Jay Tarriela brushed off public criticisms of the Coast Guard’s response to China’s recent provocative action in the WPS, saying they …
Read More »China’s military aggression prompt PH, US, Japan, Australia to line up more joint maritime drills
This frame grab from a handout video footage taken and released on April 30, 2024 by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) shows the BRP Bagacay being hit by water cannon from Chinese Coast Guard vessels near the Chinese-controlled Scarborough shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea. The Philippines …
Read More »‘This charade must stop:’ DND denies backing ‘new model’ with China
Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. holds his first press briefing as the newly appointed secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND) in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on June 07, 2023. (STAR / Ernie Penaredondo) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense has denied greenlighting a supposed “new model” between …
Read More »Marcos orders agencies to create masterlist of government-owned lands
Photo from the Office of the Press Secretary shows housing units in Naic, Cavite. (Office of the Press Secretary) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of an inter-agency coordinating council that will complete an inventory of all government-owned lands for its strategic use. According to …
Read More »No-sail zone in Ilocos Norte waters for Balikatan
READY FOR BALIKATAN. Exercise Balikatan 2024 executive agent Col. Michael Logico talks to reporters during a press conference at the Office of Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc on Sunday (May 5, 2024). A no-sail zone will take effect in the waters off Ilocos Norte on May 6 to 10 due to live-fire …
Read More »5 PNP officials get new posts in latest reshuffle
MANILA – Five ranking police officials will get new assignments in the latest reorganization of the Philippine National Police (PNP) effective May 6. Based on PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil’s order dated May 4, Police Regional Office-Caraga Director Brig. Gen. Eleazar Mata will be the director of the Drug Enforcement …
Read More »Pag-asa Island cays observed in ‘degraded state’ — study
WHERE HAVE ALL THE FISHES GONE? Photo of Pag-asa Island cays shows its ‘degraded state’ with low coral and fish diversity and abundance. A marine biologist on Saturday revealed Pag-asa Island cays, which are low islands or reefs, have been observed in a “degraded state” due to suspected island-building activities …
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