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'Rolly' agriculture damage hits P1.1 billion - DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has recorded P1.1 billion worth of damage and losses in agriculture due to the effects of Super Typhoon “Rolly,” Secretary William Dar said on Monday. For affected fishers, Dar said the ...
- November 3, 2020
Miag-ao farmers, fisherfolk cited for ensuring food security
Farmers and fisherfolk in the municipality of Miag-ao were given due recognition during the 1st Farmers and Fisherfolk Week to raise public awareness on their role in the local economy. Nineteen active farmers and fisherfolk ...
- June 17, 2013
Capiz guv bans shellfish; coastal waters monitored for red tide
Capiz governor Victor Tanco Sr. banned shellfish in the province following the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources' (BFAR) Aug. 29 advisory that Sapian Bay has red tide toxins. In an interview, Tanco said he already ...
- September 3, 2015
Mussel farming made easy with bamboo tray module
Among the many forms of aquaculture here in the Philippines, mussel farming is one of those which is a very promising industry. Specifically in some areas in Samar, mussel farming is now in commercial scale, providing ...
- September 8, 2012
DA, DOTr, DOE partner to provide farmers, fishers reefer vans
The departments of agriculture (DA), transportation (DOTr), and energy (DOE) are joining forces to provide farming and fishing communities access to refrigerated container vans or reefer vans that will benefit both producers ...
- March 16, 2021
Farmers and Fisherfolks Day
Senator Loren Legarda failed to show up in yesterday's celebration of the "2nd Annual Farmers and Fisherfolks Day" in San Jose Antique. Pero she delivered a message to the province's fisherfolks in Filipino, read by Gov. ...
- December 18, 2018
'Zero arrests': No illegal fishing in Estancia, Iloilo?
The municipality of Estancia in northern Iloilo is known for its rich fishing grounds that attract poachers even from neighboring provinces and islands. But since January this year, no one has been arrested for illegal ...
- October 24, 2017
Four arrested for illegal fishing
Four fishermen were arrested at the Pilar Bay for allegedly engaging in dynamite fishing at 2 p.m. on Oct. 10. Police Inspector Ruby Magallanes, Pilar police chief, indentified the four suspects as Pedro Berry, Reynaldo ...
- October 13, 2015
Registration program for fishermen launched
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) headed by Director Asis G. Perez launched the National Program for Municipal Fisherfolk Registration (FishR) in Western Visayas on February 18. According to Director ...
- February 21, 2014
Impact assessment showed role of credit in improving livelihoods of farmers, fisherfolk
Inadequate capital is a common constraint among small-scale farmers and fisherfolk. Monetary problems also limit their households to pursue other livelihood activities that could augment the family income. To address these ...
- December 22, 2015