Philippine Department Of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario summoned the Chinese envoy in Manila, Ma Keqing, to voice concern over the latest maritime confrontation between the two countries.
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China Unlikely To Make Concessions On The Disputed Spratly Group Of Islands
China has claimed historical sovereignty over the disputed Spratly group of islands in the South China Sea.
Fusarium Wilt Threatens The Philippine Banana Industry
A more virulent type of the fungus known as Fusarium wilt emerged last month and quickly began spreading through plantations in the southern region of Mindanao, Philippines where most of the country’s banana exports come from.
A Filipino Menu Restaurant Run By An Indian In Brooklyn
Last year, some 120,000 passengers passed through the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal spending roughly US$ 30 million dollars in New York, according to city officials.
Gecko Poachers Are Warned Of Heavy Fines & Prison Terms By DENR
Twenty six gecko species are found only in the Philippines, which also has eight other varieties that are also found elsewhere, according to Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ramon Paje.
Skeleton Parts of Extinct Sea Cow Found Embedded In Limestone In The Philippines
A team of Italian expedition lead by geologist Leonardo Piccini from the University of Florence has discovered the bones of extinct sea cow species that lived about 20 million years ago.
Akapulko Is Both Ornamental & Medicinal Plant
Akapulko, whose scientific name is Cassia alata L, is one shrub plant that is common in the Philippines.
Plastics Can Now Be Environmentally Friendly
Plastic makers in the Philippines have now found a solution to convert their products from non-biodegradable to biodegradable.
How To Propagate, Increase Your Yield In Root Crops
Root crops are important in developing tropical countries like the Philippines. They are source of food and income to farmers.
Municipality Of Candaba Proclaimed As Wildlife Refuge
Candaba, a low lying area and a town in Pampanga, Philippines, is known for its swamps and a refuge for wildlife.