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Watchdogs warn of collapse of Bangsamoro peace process

COTABATO CITY – Two major nongovernment organizations involved in monitoring peace and conflict situations in Mindanao have warned of the possible collapse of the Bangsamoro peace process if lingering issues are not addressed promptly and fully. In a joint statement titled “Reclaiming the Promise of Peace” released on Wednesday, Climate Conflict Action (CCA) and the

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Slalom race tests skills of Iloilo sailors

ILOILO CITY—The waters of Villa Beach in Arevalo came alive on Thursday as “paraw” sailors put their courage and expertise to the test in the Slalom Race, a challenging obstacle course designed to push navigation and seamanship skills to the limit against coastal winds. The competition featured three categories based on vessel length: Category A

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DENR imposes 2-month ‘tawilis’ fishing ban in Taal Lake

LUCENA CITY—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has announced the start of the two-month closed season for “tawilis” (Sardinella tawilis) fishing in Taal Lake, Batangas, running from March 1 to April 30. In an advisory posted on Thursday, DENR Calabarzon reminded the public that catching, selling, trading, transporting or engaging in any transaction

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