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Catanduanes blast fishing kills 9 whales
Nine melon-headed whales, believed to be victims of dynamite fishing, washed ashore in Barangay Bonot, San Andres, Catanduanes yesterday. “These whales suffered acoustic trauma due to a strong explosion in the water,” ...
- October 9, 2020
Red tide alert up to Samar
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has imposed a shellfish ban in Western Samar. In Shellfish Bulletin 17, BFAR said shellfish gathered from Irong-Irong Bay were found positive for the algae that produces ...
- June 2, 2016
DENR: Boracay reopening depends on water quality
The reopening of Boracay to tourists will depend on the coliform level in the water of the island-resort – from a most probable number (MPN) reaching millions to only 400 per 100 millimeters. Environment Secretary Roy ...
- May 23, 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
Creation of separate fisheries department pushed anew
A midterm election nears, stakeholders are pushing anew for the creation of a separate agency that will focus on the fisheries sector amid the continuing decline in local catch. During The Philippine fisheries Summit, ...
- April 29, 2019
‘Multilateral approach needed to honor sea row ruling’
Former foreign affairs secretary Albert del Rosario believes that the Philippines can engage in a friendly dialogue with China but a multilateral approach must be made with countries that supported the legal track to bring ...
- August 15, 2016
DENR: no letup in Laguna Lake cleanup
The government will not ease up on clearing operations in Laguna de Bay despite expected revenue losses for the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said ...
- February 21, 2017
Benham Rise eyed as food zone
The Department of Agriculture (DA) wants President Duterte to declare the 13-million hectare Benham Rise as a protected food supply zone to ensure the country’s marine food security. “I will recommend to President Duterte ...
- May 9, 2017
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