March 26, 2014
MANILA, Philippines — Dynamite fishing has killed two dwarf sperm whales and 21 dolphins have been killed in the waters of Mindanao’s surfing haven, Siargao Island, despite a ban on the practice under the Fisheries Code of the Philippines, Senator Loren Legarda said Wednesday.
“This is another unfortunate case of marine resource abuse. Dynamite fishing has long been banned and is punishable under the Fisheries Code along with (other) illegal fishing methods,” Legarda said.
“Authorities must strictly enforce the law because this […]
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March 26, 2014
Senator Loren Legarda today called the attention of government agencies mandated to enforce the country’s Fisheries Code as she expressed alarm over recent reports of continued practice of dynamite fishing in the waters of Siargao, which recently caused the killing of at least 22 dwarf sperm whales and dolphins.
“This is another unfortunate case of marine resource abuse. Dynamite fishing has long been banned and is punishable under the Fisheries Code along with illegal fishing methods. Authorities must strictly enforce the […]
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March 25, 2014
TRADITIONAL garb worn by tribes such as the Ifugao, Mandaya, Bontok, B’laan, and more are displayed at the newly refurbished Hibla ng Lahing Filipino gallery at the Museum of the Filipino People. Inaugurated last September, the exhibit includes tribal accessories, different kinds of looms, various spinning and weaving implements, and historical photographs.
Taking care of the fabric is not easy.
According to Dr. Ana Maria Theresa Labrador, the assistant director of the National Museum, the pieces are housed in microclimate cases to […]
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March 24, 2014
RESOLUTION COMMENDING BRILLANTE MENDOZA FOR BEING RECOGNIZED AS KNIGHT OF THE ORDER OF ARTS AND LETTERS OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC IN LIGHT OF HIS INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTION IN THE ARTS
Scope: National
Legislative status: Pending in the Committee (1/22/2014)
http://senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=16&q=SRN-456
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SRN-456 (as filed)
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March 24, 2014
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FOR THEIR HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE IN THE AFTERMATH OF SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA
Scope: National
Legislative status: Adopted (1/22/2014)
http://senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=16&q=SRN-427
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SRN-427 (as filed)
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