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Bulacan fishermen get boost
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in central Luzon revealed on Tuesday that it has provided five fiberglass reinforced boats to the fisherfolk of Barangay Frances here. The boats are powered by a 10-horsepower ...
- February 1, 2023
Zambales fisherfolk receive legal aid
After local fishermen lost their income due to a Hong Kong-based cargo ship ramming their fish aggregating device or payao on the open sea, the provincial government has assured that they will provide legal assistance. ...
- February 10, 2023
Fishers slam latest Chinese harassment in Scarborough
Fisherfolk from Zambales province on Monday assailed the recent incident of harassment of their fellow fishermen by the Chinese Coast Guard near the Scarborough Shoal, which has been serving as their traditional fishing ...
- February 22, 2023
LANDBANK launches scholarship program for dependents of ARBs, farmers, fishers
The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) launched a new scholarship program designed to assist deserving dependents of agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) and small farmers and fisheries nationwide. Under the “Iskolar ...
- February 18, 2023
Fisherman drowns in Cadiz
A fisherman drowned in the waters of Barangay Cadiz Viejo, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental Saturday, February 4, 2023. The fatality was identified as 35-year-old Elmero Padayao of Villa Luisa, Barangay Luna.
- February 6, 2023
Fisherfolk get fresh capital for 'payao'
More help has arrived for fishermen from Masinloc, Zambales, who lost their livelihood when a Hong Kong-based cargo ship hit their fish aggregating device or payao in the open sea in January. Zambales Second District Rep. ...
- February 13, 2023
BFAR, USAID conduct dialogues
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and the United States Agency for International Development — through its Fish Right Program — conducted a dialogue with Central Luzon fisherfolk regarding illegal fishing in ...
- February 19, 2023
Fishermen to learn fiberglass boat-making
Fishermen displaced by a recent oil spill in this province will get the opportunity to learn a new skill vital to their line of work, thanks to the joint efforts of the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) and Bureau ...
- May 15, 2023
House bill seeks fuel subsidy for fisherfolk
A measure at the House of Representatives seeks to provide a monthly fuel subsidy for municipal fisherfolk. House Bill (HB) 8007 was filed on May 9 by Agri party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee. The bill tasks the Department of ...
- May 15, 2023
PCG starts probe as Chinese ship drove away Palawan fishermen in Ayungin Shoal
The filing of a diplomatic action is now being considered by the government against China as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Saturday, Jan. 21, that it has received a report from Palawan fishermen that they were ...
- January 22, 2023