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Tourism, fishing take toll on dolphin population
Researchers from the University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) are warning that unchecked ecotourism and overfishing are threatening the cetacean biodiversity of the famous and richly diverse Tañon ...
- August 17, 2023
'Implementing amended fisheries code a challenge'
Implementing the amended law on fisheries, Republic Act 10654, will be challenge, said Regional director Remia Aparri of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Fishing boat operators and traders staged a ...
- September 30, 2015
Fishing ground to open in newly declared sea territory
The government will open a new fishing ground for small fishermen east of the country that has been declared part of Philippine territory, an official said yesterday. Payao is a locally made fish-attracting device. Mr. ...
- May 30, 2013
PH alarmed at China plan to build on Scarborough
The Philippines on Friday expressed concern about the reported plan of China to start building structures in the Scarborough Shoal. However, Department of Foreign Affairs spokesman Charles Jose said they will verify the ...
- August 20, 2016
Palace: Nobody needs permit to fish in high seas
Filipinos should not seek permission from China to fish in the West Philippine Sea. "I think that goes without saying, and we've done it in the past," Malacañang said yesterday, reacting to the new Chinese fishing restrictions ...
- January 12, 2014
Senate panels to probe Duterte’s China policy
Two Senate committees will jointly hold a public hearing to determine how effective the country’s foreign policy is in the face of alarming developments in the West Philippine Sea, particularly China’s military buildup and ...
- June 16, 2018
BFAR 7 nabs 6 men for dynamite fishing
Six fishermen from Carles, Iloilo were arrested after they were caught fishing with the use of dynamite in the waters off Bantayan Island, Cebu on Monday, June 22, 2020. The Fisheries Resource Protection Group (FRPG) of ...
- June 26, 2020
Imported galunggong likely from Phl waters - Pangilinan
Sen. Francis Pangilinan yesterday urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to put in place programs that will inspire local fisherfolk to increase their production, as the agency is standing by its decision to import ...
- January 22, 2022
Support for anti-illegal fishing pact sought
The Food and Agriculture Organization Wednesday urged governments to implement a landmark treaty against illegal fishing, saying rapid action was needed to ensure that its implementation was effective. FAO director general ...
- July 14, 2016
US, PH verifying if Chinese have left disputed shoals
The Philippines and the US are verifying if Chinese coast guard ships have indeed left a disputed shoal after President Rodrigo Duterte reached out to Beijing, allowing Filipino fishermen back to the rich fishing area that ...
- October 30, 2016