Browsing Aquatic News Index by Subject "imports"
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DA stops importation of certain fish species
(Daily Tribune,December 15, 2022 , on page A2)The Department of Agriculture has temporarily halted the issuance of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearances to import frozen Roundscad, Bonito, Mackerel, Moonfish, Pompano and Tuna by-products to "prevent (its) ... -
Escudero: Prioritize growth of local fishing industry over importation
(Manila Bulletin,January 23, 2022 , on page 3)Sorsogon Governor Francis ‘’Chiz’’ Escudero has said helping the local fishing industry grow and making it competitive should be the priority of the government over importation to address a projected shortage, if it wants ... -
Fish importation in Quarter 4 of 2021 OK'd
(Panay News,August 31, 2021 , on page 1)The Department of Agriculture (DA) approved a Certificate of Necessity to Import (CNI) for 60,000 metric tons (MT) of fish in the fourth quarter of the year. Due to the closed fishing season in several coastal areas of the ... -
Fish importation must end in 2023-group
(The Philippine Star,January 9, 2023 , on page 1-4)Fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) has demanded an end to fish importation this year, saying the continuous imports impact local production to the detriment of the fisheries ... -
Fish imports barred from wet markets
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,December 15, 2022 , on page A7-A9)The government has temporarily barred the entry of certain imported fish to avert their diversion to wet markets which could aggravate disruptions in the food value chain. In a directive, the Department of Agriculture (DA) ... -
Fish smugglers beating BFAR through online sales - Sen. Imee
(Manila Bulletin,November 26, 2022 , on page 6)“Smugglers selling online are one step ahead of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).” Senator Imee Marcos said this on Friday, Nov. 25 as she warned BFAR would have limited success in its campaign against ... -
Fishers group rejects galunggong importation
(The Manila Times,November 29, 2019 , on page A4)The National fishers' group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamalaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) urged The Department og Agriculture (DA) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to junk their plan to import 45, 000 ... -
Fishing organizations ask gov't for better data to justify imports
(BusinessWorld,January 25, 2022 , on page S1/2)The fishing industry said the government needs to supply better data that justifies the need for fish imports, after questioning the current rationale for buying fish overseas. “We are not against imports, but it should ... -
Fishpond owners importing bangus fry
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,March 16, 1995 , on page B12)Don't be surprised if you find out that the bangus you're eating is imported from Taiwan. Fishpond owners are now importing bangus fry from Taiwan after the country's supply has reached critical levels. The importation has ... -
Frozen fish still in wet markets
(Manila Standard,December 3, 2022 , on page A1-A2)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Friday declared a moratorium on its crackdown on imported pink salmon, pompano, and other imported frozen fish products in wet markets effective immediately. The ... -
Group air safety concerns over imported galunggong
(SunStar Philippines,September 15, 2022 , on page 3)The Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas KMP said several groups are asking for an explanation from the Bureau of Fish and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the safety of imported galunggong ... -
Group to DA: Stop plan to import fish
(The Manila Times,January 6, 2022 , on page B5)A fishers group called on the department of Agriculture (DA) to scrap its plan to import fish and instead push for quick and concrete rehabilitation of the livelihood of affected local fisherfolk whose fishing gears and ... -
Group: Stop fish importation
(SunStar Philippines,June 16, 2022 , on page 2-11)A group of fishermen belonging to the Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA) has urged the goverment to stop importing fish including galunggong (round scad), mackerel and sardines from China. ... -
House probe on galunggong importation sought
(The Philippine Star,January 26, 2022 , on page 10)Militant lawmakers yesterday sought an investigation by the House of Representatives on the move of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to allow the importation of fish reportedly due to a shortage of supply in the country. ... -
Import permits suspended for galunggong, mackerel
(BusinessWorld,December 15, 2022 , on page S1/4)The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it has suspended the issuance of sanitary and phytosanitary import clearances for round scad (galunggong), mackerel, and various other species, effective immediately. According to a ... -
Importation of 60-K scad fishes not needed
(Daily Tribune,January 24, 2022 , on page B12)A former representative in the agriculture sector has slammed the planned importation of 60,000 metric tons (MT) of scad fish (galunggong) and mackerel of the Department of Agriculture (DA) despite an ample supply of fish ... -
Importation of fish, seafood products OK'd
(The Philippine Star,May 25, 2022 , on page B1-B4)The Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved the importation of 38,695 metric tons (MT) of frozen fish and aquatic products in the second quarter of the year, in a bid to stabilize supply and market prices. The DA ... -
Imported feeds may pose threat to prawn growers
(BusinessWorld,January 8, 1990 , on page 13)Imported feeds may be hazardous to local prawn-growing operations, a study of the Department of Agriculture (DA) indicated. A research paper authored by Ramon Clarete and Angelina Cortez, agriculture department consultants, ... -
Imported fish sale ban under review
(Daily Tribune,December 13, 2022 , on page A6)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said on Monday that it is reviewing the rule that says frozen salmon and pompano from other countries can't be sold in the wet markets. BFAR officer-in-charge Demosthenes Escoto ... -
Imported galunggong arrives near closed fishing season end
(The Philippine Star,January 27, 2023 , on page 1-5)Over half of the approved 25,000 metric tons (MT) of imported fish – all galunggong – has arrived ahead of the lifting of the three-month closed fishing season in Palawan, the Bureau of FishSen. eries and Aquatic Resources ...