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Typhoon Ursula’s damage to agri sector rises to ₱1.35 B
Damage and losses caused by Typhoon Ursula on the country’s agriculture sector rose to ₱1.35 billion, but the Department of Agriculture (DA) assured delivery of interventions to affected farmers and fisherfolks. The latest ...
- January 2, 2020
The West Philippine Sea is ours
Attending the virtual townhall meeting of the Movement for Good Governance (MGG) on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) reminded me of several biblical characters. There is Senior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio who like St. ...
- May 20, 2020
Governor raises alarm over spread of oil spill to Guimaras
Governor Samuel Gumarin urged the owner of a damaged power barge located offshore in Iloilo City to also address the oil spill that has spread to Guimaras and also affected more than 20 coastal communities in the small ...
- July 9, 2020
PCG sets up 'floating community pantry' in middle of sea for fishermen
The Philippine Coast Guard has set up a community pantry right in the middle of the sea off the province of Camarines Sur, the target beneficiaries are the fishermen affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. ...
- April 28, 2021
Fishers rescue 9 from capsized boat
Fishermen rescued nine persons floating at sea for about 20 hours after their boat capsized in the sea of Barangays Tomongtong and Gahit in E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental on Saturday, Feb.4.
- February 5, 2023
DBP to distribute ₱2.7-B subsidy for farmers, fisherfolk
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) signed an agreement with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to distribute P2.7 billion cash subsidies to 900,000 marginal farmers via an e-voucher system, DBP President and ...
- December 22, 2020
Pitogo mayor shares fish harvest with other Quezon towns
In a show of generosity to his fellow local chief executives, Pitogo Mayor Paulino Sayat has ordered the distribution of tons of fish caught by the town’s fisherfolk to other local government units (LGUs) in the province. ...
- March 28, 2020
'Ulysses' damage to agriculture sector rises to ₱4 billion
Typhoon "Ulysses" has already incurred nearly ₱4 billion worth of damage to the country’s agriculture sector, with rice as the most affected crop. Data from the Department of Agriculture's (DA) Disaster Risk Reduction and ...
- November 19, 2020
More Pinoy fishermen now in West PH Sea
More Filipino fishermen have been going to the Pagasa Island in the past few days amid the heavy presence of Chinese authorities patrolling in the area. In a statement, the Philippine Coast Guard said its personnel spotted ...
- May 20, 2022
Farmers, fishermen to get SAP
Qualified farmers and fishers will also receive social amelioration program (SAP) cash aide from the government during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), on top of the one-time COVID-19 cash assistance being distributed ...
- April 25, 2020