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Oceana: 'Prioritize fisheries protection'
International organization Oceana urged local government units (LGUs) to prioritize fisheries management and ecological protection to promote food and nutritional security. The group cited the need to ensure resiliency of ...
- April 1, 2022
A year after Iloilo Strait tragedy, was justice ever rendered?
The squall that capsized three boats in the Iloilo Strait between Iloilo City and Guimaras Island on Aug 3, 2019 did not only kill over 30 people. It also broke hearts and dashed dreams. Questions were raised. Were the ...
- August 4, 2020
PCG eyes posting major sea assetss in Negros
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is planning to assign its major sea assets in Negros to combat illegal activities in the region, as well as to improve its humanitarian response in times of calamities. PCG spokesperson ...
- June 22, 2022
Agri-fishery projects for IPs in Antique assessed
Recognizing and promoting the rights of the indigenous cultural communities, the Department of Agriculture (DA)-Western Visayas’ organized a two-day consultative and participative meeting with the indigenous people (IPs) ...
- March 23, 2021
3 persons nabbed for 'illegal fishing'
For alleged illegal fishing, three individuals were arrested in Baranga Odiongan, San Dionisio, Iloilo. They were Elmer Magallanes, 45; Renze Octavio, 30; and Rubin Libo-on, 62, a police report showed.
- October 30, 2020
Search continues for missing Antique cop
The search and rescue (SAR) operation for a missing police officer who went missing between the waters of Sibolo and Sibato islands, two of the small islands comprising Caluya, Antique, continues. Antique Provincial Disaster ...
- May 13, 2020
8 persons nabbed for 'illegal fishing'
Eight individuals were arrested for alleged illegal fishing in San Lorenzo, Guimaras. heir fish catch and three fishing boats were confiscated, said Miranda. The suspects were taken to the municipal police station, facing charges.
- September 10, 2020
Boracay, the new turtle haven
66 Olive Ridley hatchlings were released back to their home on early morning of Jan. 10, 2020. This was after the 65 days of their incubation period. The eggs were found last Nov. 5, 2019 in front of Movenpick Resort & Spa ...
- January 18, 2020
Fisherfolks up in arms against proposed oil depot in Dumangas
An oil depot is being proposed in Barangay Talusan, Dumangas, Iloilo but fisherfolks and fishpond operators in the town are against it. An oil leakage could ruin Dumangas' marine resources and the fishponds that grow premium ...
- March 22, 2021
Pilot whales refloat at stranding spot
Rescuers have successfully refloated 28 pilot whales on a notorious New Zealand beach where they had repeatedly beached themselves. The long-finned pilot whales were part of a pod of around 50 first found on Monday at ...
- February 25, 2021