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Gov't may fund ₱2.7- B Navotas fish port modernization
The ₱2.7-billion upgrading and rehabilitation of the Navotas Fish Port Complex (NFPC) is being pushed for funding by the government instead of putting it under the private public partnership (PPP) scheme. An official said ...
- March 11, 2013
Help drought-affected fisherfolk, gov't asked
Fishermen affected by the dry spell should be provided assistance by the government, a fisherfolk group said. The Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) urged the Department of Agriculture and ...
- March 19, 2019
Policy changes proposed in DA to improve ease of doing in agri sector
The Department of Agriculture (DA) was told to change certain policies as the unnecessary regulatory burden, just like in other sectors, affects the ease of doing business in the agriculture and fishery sector. This was ...
- June 16, 2018
Cleaning up Manila Bay
Manila Bay was considered one of the world’s greatest harbors as it allowed trading between the natives of Manila and merchants from other countries. It was a haven for boat enthusiasts, couples, and those who seek some ...
- February 16, 2019
DA chief vows to improve agriculture, fisheries output
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol vowed to improve the production in the agriculture and fisheries of the country. Piñol was one of the guest speakers of the 11th National Shrimp Congress held at the ...
- November 18, 2017
Cayetano: Benham research more beneficial for Philippines
Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday said it is more beneficial for the Philippines to allow China to conduct marine scientific research at Benham Rise, as long as Filipino scientists are also involved ...
- January 25, 2018
Anakpawis urges assistance for fisherfolk
Partylist group Anakpawis urged the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to provide alternative livelihood programs for fisherfolk who will be affected by the three-month moratorium ...
- November 6, 2015
No formalin in galunggong; importation to proceed
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol yesterday confirmed test results showing that there was no formalin present in galunggong (round scad) but remained firm that his department will proceed with its plan to import the ...
- August 25, 2018
SEAFDEC Chief reappointed, serves third consecutive term
Dr. Joebert D. Toledo, who hails from Oton, Iloilo, gets a third two-year term as Chief of the SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department. SEAFDEC or the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center is a regional treaty organization ...
- May 5, 2010
Phl to import galunggong anew
The Phillippines will once again import the poor man's fish Galunggong, as prices of the commodity have shot up to nearly P300 per kilo due to low supply. Agriculture Secretary Wiliam Dar has given the Buarea of Fisheries ...
- December 6, 2019