Browsing Aquatic News Index by Author "Yap, Julio Jr."

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    • Aid for farming, fishing families in Cotabato 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, February 17, 2017, on page 12)
      For the past four decades, the lives and livelihood of farmers and fisherfolks in some areas of Mindanao have been affected by recurrent displacement as a result of sporadic armed clashes. Through a $3-million grant from ...

    • Bamboo stakes can cause siltation 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, November 13, 2017, on page 12)
      Modification has to be done on the raft and longline methods on mussels in order to replace the traditional stake method. This could be achieved through the Industry Strategic Science and Technology (S&T) Program (ISP) for ...

    • Biodiversity in Samar Sea 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, October 5, 2016, on page 12)
      The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned that by 2050, catches of main fish species could decline by up to 40 percent in the tropics, where livelihoods, food and nutrition security ...

    • Commercialization of technologies for the agri-aqua sector 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, April 8, 2017, on page 10)
      For the Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) sector, the technology transfer strategies of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of ...

    • Copra meal is a vital feed source 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, June 21, 2017, on page 10)
      Copra meal is a vital feed source in the Philippines. It is primarily used in the manufacture of feed for animals. Under the project, several feeding trials were conducted on shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) in low and high density ...

    • Crustacean program for Eastern Visayas 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, June 29, 2018, on page 12)
      Sustainable production of crustaceans in Eastern Visayas is expected to be achieved following the conduct of different research and development initiatives.This welcome development will be conducted and implemented by the ...

    • Enriching seaweed industry thru S&T 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, January 22, 2020, on page 9)
      Seaweed farming has long been the source of income of most farmers living along the coastal areas of the Philippines. Particular of which are those located along the shoreline of Zamboanga City, where at least four ...

    • Exploring the benefits of seaweed 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, October 7, 2016, on page 12)
      Living up its status as an agriculture-business (agri-business), marine and aquatic institution in the country, a school in Malita, Davao Occidental, has explored one of the many benefits of seaweed by converting it to ...

    • Healthy alternative to fish sauce 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, May 18, 2020, on page 8)
      Following the increasing demand for healthier food and food ingredients, a low-salt fermented mussel sauce was developed by the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV). Initially branded as “Patis Tahong,” this condiment ...

    • Increase milkfish production 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, February 3, 2016, on page 9)
      The milkfish is the second top aquaculture species produced in the Philippines. To boost the production of milkfish, a manual was published to tackle the broodstock management of bangus. The manual entitled "Development ...

    • Innovative solar dryer to benefit coastal communities 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, October 23, 2017, on page 9)
      A technology-based multi-purpose solar facility in Sagay City, Negros Occidental is expected to open a new opportunity for the local resident, particularly to the fisherfolk living in the city's coastal areas. Through the ...

    • A new technology to boost mussel production 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, June 12, 2017, on page 14)
      Majority of the mussel farmers in the country have been using the conventional stake method for their mussel production. It is said that from this method, which have been practiced locally for many years, could produce up ...

    • PCAARRD’s ‘Kontra COVID-19’ initiative 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, May 8, 2020, on page 8)
      The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) initiated the GALING PCAARRD Kontra COVID-19 Program in response to ...

    • Potentials of fish and fishery products 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, December 30, 2017, on page 8)
      The country has high export potentials for its fish and fishery products. These potentials stemmed from the country's vast natural resources, including the market demand and good prices being offered to export products. ...

    • Showcasing latest developments and technologies on agri-aqua 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, August 30, 2017, on page 10)
      The FIESTA on Jackfruit, together with pineapple, coconut, and shellfish showcases the latest developments and technologies generated by the country’s researchers and the potential opportunities that these commodities and ...

    • Skills, knowledge, resources for farmers and fishermen 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, February 1, 2017, on page 10)
      The lives and livelihood of farmers and fisherfolk in Mindanao have been affected by recurrent displacement as a result of sporadic armed clashes. The farming and fishing families in Mindanao are no stranger to both natural ...

    • SMC boosts Tullahan river cleanup program 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Daily Tribune, April 16, 2021, on page A8)
      San Miguel Corporation (SMC) on Thursday said that is on track to more than double its daily dredging of silt and trash for its P1 billion Tullahan-Tinajeros river system cleanup project from 600 metric to 1,500 metric ...

    • Solar irrigation facility clears scrutiny 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, June 22, 2020, on page 8-14)
      The newly constructed Candaba Solar Irrigation Project is now ready for turnover to its beneficiaries following the strict testing and scrutiny made by the Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation (AMTEC) – the country’s ...

    • Survival rate of mangrove crab 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, July 15, 2016, on page 16)
      A relatively new technology is now in place which aims to increase the survival rate of mangrove crab in the hatchery. Originally engaged in producing and culturing high-value marine aquatic species, the Palawan Aquaculture ...

    • Tech Transfer Day highlights DOST’s R&D efforts 

      Yap, Julio Jr. (Panay News, October 28, 2017, on page 10)
      The Technology Transfer Day will be held Friday at the vast Iloilo Convention Center, Megaworld Boulevard, Mandurriao in Iloilo City. It was learned that the Region-6 office of the Department of Science and Technology ...