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Fisheries Code blamed for low fish production
A fisherfolk group on Sunday blamed the dwindling municipal fish production to the repressive provisions of the amended Fisheries Code under the Republic Act 10654, including its registration and licensing requirements. ...
- January 8, 2018
Muro ami fishermen rescued in Palawan
Twenty-six Cebuano fishermen, claiming that they were illegally recruited and physically abused by the trader – a fellow-Cebuano — who owns their fishing vessel, were rescued by authorities in Palawan. The fishermen claimed ...
- January 23, 2015
No fishing ban, just avoid breeding sites, says Marcos
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday clarified that he would not impose a fishing ban on breeding sites, saying he was merely requesting fisherfolk to avoid areas where there is natural propagation. Mr. Marcos ...
- September 24, 2023
In Or. Mindoro, fishing ban off in 7 areas, stays in 6
Oriental Mindoro Gov. Humerlito Dolor on Monday lifted the fishing ban in at least seven towns in the province, saying the coastal waters in these areas were already “within acceptable standards” for fishing activities ...
- May 9, 2023
Phl, China to discuss fishing rights in SCS-Marcos
President Marcos said China has agreed to discuss fishing rights in the South China Sea, as he pushed for a “direct communication line” with Beijing on maritime differences. China has agreed to “sit down” and talk about ...
- May 2, 2023
Why we need to save our coral reefs
"Coral damage feared as vessel grounded," said the headline of a recent issue of Daily Tribune. "Extensive damage to the coral reefs that serve as a marine habitat is feared with the incident raising concerns anew about ...
- May 7, 2023
Apo Island has enough fish, income to sustain food security
Residents of the world-renowned dive destination Apo Island in Dauin town, Negros Oriental province have enough fish to sustain their daily food requirements while boosting their income from fisheries and eco-tourism. This ...
- May 19, 2023
Marcos: China won't stop Pinoys from fishing
China will not prevent Filipino fishermen from going to traditional fishing grounds in the South China Sea, President Marcos gave assurance yesterday. Asked to provide details of the agreement, the President said he did ...
- January 17, 2023
Palawan fishermen report continuing Chinese harassment
Just days after the Philippines and China supposedly reached an agreement in which China would allow Filipinos to return to their own fishing grounds in the West Philippine Sea, a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel drove away ...
- January 23, 2023
Guimaras' fish yield down by 29.67% in 2022
Fish catch in Guimaras decreased by 29.6 percent from 7,844.53 metric tons in 2021 to 5,517 metric tons in 2022, as reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). According to Provincial Statistics Officer Nelida ...
- May 2, 2023