Roro vessel runs aground off Cebu
MANILA, Philippines — A roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) vessel with 239 passengers on board reportedly ran aground as it was trying to avoid a fish cage in Cebu on Sunday.
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Oriental Mindoro recovering from oil spill
MANILA, Philippines — The tourism industry in Oriental Mindoro is recovering from the effects of a massive oil spill caused by the sinking of the motor tanker Princess Empress in February, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said yesterday.
Dauin frogfish feature in BBC's 'Planet Earth III'
MANILA, Philippines — The frogfish found in Dauin, Negros Oriental will make an appearance in the upcoming episode of BBC Earth's "Planet Earth III," presented by British broadcaster and biologist Sir David Attenborough.
Marcos vows continuous upgrading of Coast Guard
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 17) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said his government will continue to support all modernization efforts by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
Coast Guard to acquire 40 Philippines made vessels
MANILA, Philippines — The government is acquiring 40 patrol boats to enhance the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)’s capability to defend the country’s maritime territory, President Marcos announced yesterday.
Quezon City’s early warning system keeps residents prepared for weather events
MANILA, Philippines – First used to collate the number of coronavirus cases in every barangay in the city, the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (QCDRRMO) turned its COVID-19 dashboard into an early warning system now called the Intelligent, Resilient, and Integrated Systems for the Urban Population or the iRISE UP.
DA, FarmFresh offer first taste of instant pakbet, chop suey
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and private agriculture-based company FarmFresh Products, Inc. officially launched the instant pinakbet and chop suey under the latter’s Adopt-A-Town, Adopt-A-Farmer Program on October 13, at the Bureau of Soils and Water Management Convention Hall in Quezon City.