In a move to boost sustainable fishing practices in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, the Japanese government is providing a $4.7 million grant (approximately P273 million). Read more »
According to Lionel Abella, the fiber development officer for the Philippine Fiber Development Authority (PhilFIDA) in Cebu, they are looking for local fiber producers with the best substitute for abaca as raw materials in the towns of Tuburan in the north and Ginatilan in the south. Read more »
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. recently signed two landmark laws—Republic Act No. 12064, the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, and Republic Act No. 12065, the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act—further solidifying the country’s control over its vast maritime domain. Read more »
The city of Sagay in Negros Occidental has achieved a remarkable milestone by being included in the global Top 100 Green Destination Stories for 2024. This honor highlights Sagay’s unwavering commitment to conservation, particularly within the expansive 32,000-hectare Sagay Marine Reserve. Read more »
Northern Samar is turning up the excitement with the launch of two thrilling new tour circuits that promise to elevate the adventure quotient in this scenic Philippine province. Read more »
Fishing has been a lifeline for Alejandro Alcones and countless others for decades, but the Philippine government's proposal to install floating solar panels on Laguna de Bay is now casting a shadow over this traditional way of life. Read more »
