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Galunggong shortage due to government restrictions - fisherfolk
A fisherfolk group claimed that the shortage of round scad (galunggong) in the country is “artificial” and is caused by the many restrictions imposed by the government on fishermen. Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary ...
- September 2, 2018
USDA to help PH sell more seaweed products in US market
It only takes one decision from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Philippines’ seaweed products to continue making headway in the United States (US). And several position papers later, the Philippine government ...
- April 21, 2018
DA lowers year-end growth forecast as typhoons, El Niño wipe out ₱16-B in total farm output
The country’s agriculture sector had so far lost as much as P16 billion worth of 2019’s total farm output to El Niño and several typhoons, with the last minute damages incurred in December alone prompting Agriculture ...
- January 4, 2020
Four awarded for being 'true heroes' in agri, fishery
Four outstanding farmers and fisherfolk were recognized for their vital contribution to the different sectors of agriculture as they were tagged as "true heroes" during the Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month. The men behind ...
- May 29, 2016
What to do with the fish pens in Laguna de Bay: (Part IV and last of the series)
These four columns were provoked by the directive of the President two years ago to dismantle all the fish pens in Laguna de Bay. The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) complied as ordered and issued Resolution 518 ...
- June 10, 2018
Closed season for galunggong fishing starts November 15
A three-month ban on "galunggong" (round scad) fishing in north eastern Palwan starting Nov. 15 will be implemented by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso ...
- November 3, 2015
PH files another protest vs China over Ayungin Shoal harassment
The Philippines has protested China’s “illegal” maritime activities anew in the Ayungin Shoal, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) revealed late Friday, June 10. The DFA reiterated that the Ayungin Shoal is within the ...
- June 12, 2022
Soldiers trained in fish culture
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Region III, led by Mr. Wilfredo M. Cruz, Agricultural Center Chief, conducted recently a five-day fish cage construction and tilapia culture training for soldiers. Some ...
- June 2, 2013
DA urges suspension of LGU officials who fail to stop illegal fishing
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will recommend to President Rodrigo Duterte the suspension of local government officials, even mayors, and barangay chairmen, who will fail to stop illegal fishing in their areas. The ...
- January 5, 2017
Supply shortage prompts sugar, galunggong importation - DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has defended its move to import 200,000 metric tons (MT) of refined sugar and 200,000 MT of galunggong, saying that its attached agencies’ data showed supply deficiency of sugar and fish ...
- February 20, 2022