Browsing by Author "Conserva, Louine Hope"

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    • 17 officials sued over Boracay woes 

      Conserva, Louine Hope; Rendon, Jennifer P. (The Daily Guardian, June 28, 2018, on page 1-14)
      Seventeen officials of Aklan province are accused of allegedly neglecting their duties that led to Boracay Island’s environmental crisis. Punong Barangays Hector Casidsid of Barangay Gabay of Manoc-Manoc and Lilibeth ...

    • 2nd agri-aqua forum eyes global investments 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (The Daily Guardian, September 1, 2018, on page 7)
      The 2nd Agri-Aqua Investment Forum in Iloilo Province eyes to score global investments for local products. The forum themed as “Accelerating Agricultural Investments for Global Market” is organized by the Panay Organic ...

    • 3 fish landing centers established in Region 6 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (The Daily Guardian, September 21, 2016, on page 2)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR-6) inaugurated three Community Fish Landing Centers (CFLCs) in strategic coastal communities n the provinces of Aklan, Capiz, and Iloilo. Each center costs an estimated ...

    • 51 fish landing centers for Region 6 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (Panay News, October 28, 2015, on page 2)
      Western Visayas received 51 community fish landing centers (CFLCs) from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Of the 51 CFLCs, 17 will be established within the year and the remaining 34 will be operational ...

    • Abandoned fishpond is now mangrove sanctuary 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (The Daily Guardian, October 10, 2018, on page 13)
      A formerly abandoned fishpond is now teeming with Miyapi (A. rumphiana) mangrove trees. In November 2017, the town of Leganes, Iloilo has planted 15,000 trees in the 7.5-hectare area in Sitio Panus-on, Brgy. Nabitasan. It ...

    • Agri-aqua center aids farmers,fisherfolk 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (Panay News, April 10, 2015, on page 7)
      A 12-hectare Agri-Aqua Research and Technology (ART) Center was opened last Wednesday in Barangay Nanga, Pototan Iloilo. Funded by the Iloilo Provincial Government, it is learning and livelihood hub for farmers and fisherfolk. ...

    • Agri-aqua forum seen to fetch P500 million in investments 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (The Daily Guardian, November 15, 2016, on page 1-7)
      Velma Jane Cubing-Lao of the Iloilo Provincial Planning and Development Office said the two-day forum was very successful as they were able to tie up with big businesses and opened new investments for agricultural products ...

    • Amended fisheries code eyes poverty reduction 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (The Daily Guardian, October 28, 2015, on page 2-10)
      The Bureau of fisheries and aquatic resources (BFAR) said the ultimate goal of the implementation of the amended fisheries code is to reduce poverty incidence. Republic act 8550 as amended by RA 10654 aims to counter ...

    • Amended fisheries law to curb illegal foreign vessels 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (The Daily Guardian, October 1, 2015, on page 2)
      The amended fisheries code also seeks to protect the Philippines' marine territory from illegal fishing activities of foreign vessels. Agriculture Undersecretary Segfredo Serrano said, "the law is for our own good as we ...

    • Anti-illegal fishing cops receive threats 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (The Daily Guardian, August 8, 2017, on page 2)
      The Iloilo Bantay Dagat Task Force and the Iloilo provincial police claimed to have received threats following their steadfast campaign against illegal fishing. Provincial Administrator Raul Banias, who also received a ...

    • APEC meet focuses on small farmers 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (The Daily Guardian, September 30, 2015, on page 2-7)
      ASIA Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings on food security and blue economy in Iloilo City will focus on concerns of farmers who are into micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Agriculture Undersecretary R. ...

    • APEC meeting strengthens fishery, agriculture sectors 

      Conserva, Louine Hope; Maghanoy, Crissa Jenina (The Daily Guardian, September 21, 2015, on page C9)
      The Department of Agriculture (DA-6) is making necessary preparations with the city's hosting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting on Blue Economy and Food Security, September 28 to October 6. The ...

    • APEC members accept Iloilo plan to boost food security, fisheries 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (BusinessWorld, October 7, 2015, on page S1/4)
      Member nations of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have adopted the Iloilo Plan of Action, which promotes inclusive growth through food security and climate resiliency for the fisheries sector. It was adopted ...

    • APEC tackles animal poaching, smuggling 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (The Daily Guardian, October 6, 2015, on page 2)
      The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued a stern warning to persons engaged in poaching and fish smuggling activities. Environment Undersecretary Manuel Gerochi said smuggled products are confiscated ...

    • Aquaculture touted as food security measure 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (BusinessWorld, October 5, 2015, on page S1/5)
      Developing more aquatic farms for the cultivation of fish and water plants could provide a boost to food security while curbing illegal fishing, said officials at the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings ...

    • BFAR angling for P6.6-B budget, off-books fishers 

      Carillo, Carmencita A.; Conserva, Louine Hope (BusinessWorld, October 29, 2015, on page S1/5)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) seeks a P6.6-billion budget in 2016, the bulk of which would be spent on programs to combat illegal, unreported, and uncontrolled fishing (IUUF), as supported by the ...

    • BFAR bats for aquaculture to sustain fishery sector 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (The Daily Guardian, November 2, 2015, on page 4)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is pushing for aquaculture to maintain the sustainability of the fishery sector. BFAR director Asis G. Perez said that from 11 percent, they are now putting 60 percent ...

    • BFAR cites outstanding partners 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (The Daily Guardian, October 24, 2016, on page 2-14)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR-6) recognized its outstanding partners in local governments, law enforcers, and the media for helping achieve a sustainable fishery sector. The awardees are the Maritime ...

    • BFAR-6 extends P300-M aid to Yolanda Victims 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (The Daily Guardian, November 11, 2017, on page 2-7)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR6) has extended a total of P300 million worth of assistance to typhoon Yolanda-affected fisherfolks in Western Visayas since 2013. BFAR-6 Regional Director Remia Aparri ...

    • BFAR-6 to distribute fiber glass boats in 2017 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (The Daily Guardian, November 22, 2016, on page 2)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR-6), an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture, will distribute 3,000 fiber glass boats to coastal municipalities in 2017. BFAR-6 Regional Director Remia Aparri ...