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More patrol boats for coastal towns vs illegal fishermen
To bolster its anti-illegal fishing campaign, the provincial government is giving patrol boats to seven coastal towns. Provincial Administrator Raul Banias said the local governments of San Joaquin, Miag-ao, Oton, Barotac ...
- October 26, 2017
'Hulbot' fishermen arrested, charged
Criminal charges have been filed by the Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force (IPBDTF) against 10 fishermen who were caught using the forbidden "hulbot-hulbot" off Banate Bay, a protected marine reserve in Banate town. ...
- March 20, 2016
Fishermen in 2 island brgys receive over 700 boats
Around 700 fishermen from the island barangays of Macatunao and Tambaliza in Concepcion town received brand new, motorized fishing boats donated by civic group. Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. personally graced the two separate ...
- April 2, 2014
Aklan storm-hit areas get fishing boat tools
Brand new tools for the construction of fishing boats have been given out to the fisherfolk in coastal areas in Aklan hit by super typhoon "Yolanda." Gov. Florencio Miraflores and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ...
- March 10, 2014
More 'hulbot-hulbot' fishers apprehended
The Iloilo provincial government urged national government agencies running after illegal fishers to be aggressive and relentless. This was after the provincial Bantay Dagat single-handedly apprehended the third Danish ...
- February 26, 2015
Bantay Dagat nets 5 illegal fishing boats
The Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force (IPBFTF) apprehended five illegal fishing vessels from October 11 to 15. All the owners of the apprehended vessels paid the compromise fines. However, their illegal fishing ...
- October 19, 2012