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Tañon Strait protection to be strengthened to ensure fisheries sustainability
The government is strengthening protection efforts at the Tañon Strait, the country’s biggest marine protected area, to ensure sea safety and fisheries sustainability. The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and ...
- December 25, 2017
Foreigners barred from Phl Rise, unless with Pinoys
Just after the Chinese had completed their “scientific research” in Benham Rise or Philippine Rise, President Duterte ordered similar foreign endeavors in the area stopped and for new ones to secure permit from the national ...
- February 7, 2018
Piñol lauds Phl Rural Development Project
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol has lauded the rural development projects initiated by the previous administration, saying these will ensure that government funds are spent accordingly. Piñol said the Philippine Rural ...
- September 11, 2016
Masterplan for sardine industry hits snag
The development of a sound sardine management plan may take a while as the government shifted its focus on tuna. The development of a sound sardine management plan may take a while as the government shifted its focus on ...
- January 21, 2018
Gov't prepares financial literacy program for agri
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has crafted a financial literacy program for farmers and fisherfolks to ensure an efficient budgetary management for the industry. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol has instructed the ...
- April 29, 2018
Aquaculture in dams, protected areas pushed
Allowing aquaculture to flourish in dams and certain protected areas is expected to boost food security and stabilize prices amid rising prices of pork and chicken. In a virtual briefing, agricultural advocacy group Tugon ...
- January 26, 2021
New El Nido joint conservation agreement signed
Various stakeholders have renewed their commitment to protect and strengthen the natural resources of El Nido in Palawan with the signing of a new joint conservation agreement. The Department of Environment and Natural ...
- April 5, 2018
Boracay-like rehab eyed for Manila Bay
Following the six-month Boracay rehabilitation, the government is looking at replicating efforts to restore Manila Bay to its pristine state fit for recreation. “We are preparing for an all-out strategy to bring the coliform ...
- December 17, 2018
Gov't sees further growth in agri, fishery industries
After a surprising positive performance in the second quarter, the Department of Agriculture is optimistic the farm sector will continue to grow despite the tough challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. The ...
- August 7, 2020
YEARENDER: DENR restores Boracay as world-class destination
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – the lead agency of the Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force (BIATF) – immediately rose to the challenge, and closed down establishments found releasing waste and ...
- December 28, 2018