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Mariculture is the answer
The development of mariculture parks promises to be the answer to the continuing depletion of fish catch in our marine waters that threatens the livelihood of fisherfolks in our coastal communities. That is why the Bureau ...
- September 9, 2010
PH to protest if Chinese coast guards drive away Pinoy fishermen - Panelo
The Philippine government is determined to file a protest if elements of the Chinese Coast Guards are found to be really driving away Filipino fishermen from Panatag Shoal. Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo said ...
- March 26, 2019
DOT-6 all set for Boracay reopening, says Catalbas
The Department of Tourism (DOT) asserts its readiness for the reopening of Boracay Island later this year. This is DOT’s position to the Senate Resolution No. 705 introduced by Sen. Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes, a resolution ...
- July 19, 2018
5 provinces commit to protect Visayan sea
Five local government units have committed to adopt a fisheries management framework to protect the Visayan Sea, one of the country’s major fishing grounds, from illegal fishing activities to ensure a sustainable fisheries ...
- September 30, 2018
Gov't cracks down on illegal fishing in Tañon Strait
The government is taking a tougher stance against illegal fishing with the implementation of an improved enforcement plan in Tañon Strait, the country’s biggest marine protected area. The enforcement plan is one of the ...
- January 22, 2017
High court asked to drop petition vs Bora closure
Malacañang has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a petition questioning the six-month closure of the world-famous Boracay Island resort. In a 61-page comment, Malacañang, through the Office of the Solicitor General, sought ...
- August 22, 2018
Landbank, DENR, Manila launch 'STP for Manila Bay'
The Land Bank of the Philippines has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the city of Manila ofr the "STP for Manila Bay," a new credit program that will ...
- September 17, 2019
Phl is 6th extremely vulnerable to climate change
Among 16 nations extremely vulnerable to climate change, the Philippines ranked 6th owing to it's archipelagic nature and it's location, according to the global risk advisor Maplecroft. This point was stressed further by ...
- April 22, 2016
Equip fishermen with better boats to fish in WPS - Alejano
An opposition lawmaker on Thursday called on the government to develop the fishing industry and at the same time assert its ownership of the seas on its exclusive economic zone by providing fishermen with bigger boats that ...
- March 2, 2018
Fish landing center soon in Kalibo
A community fish landing center (CFLC) will be established here to promote inclusive growth in the fishery sector. Mayor William Lachica said the municipal government and the barangay council of Mabilo identified the site ...
- October 22, 2015