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900 fiberglass boats distributed in Antique
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) turned over 900 fiberglass boats to the marginalized fishermen in Antique. BFAR regional director Remia Aparri said the boats were given as support for the sustainable ...
- March 29, 2019
Negros, Panay to join nationwide 'fish holiday': amended Fisheries code akin to putting a gun to our heads - PAFISBO
Along with the umbrella Alliance of Philippine Fishing Federations, Inc., Borres said PAFISBO will support the vigil of small-scale fish operators at Plaza Dilaw in Manila. The action will be held to indicate opposition ...
- September 21, 2015
Taal eruption's damage to agriculture now at ₱3 B; farmers, fishers get aid
Agriculture Secretary William Dar on Friday said that the total damage to agriculture due to Taal Volcano’s eruption has risen to P3.06 billion. In a roundtable discussion with the Manila Bulletin editors and reporters on ...
- January 18, 2020
DA secretary opposes creation of separate fishieries department
Agriculture chief Emmanuel Piñol said he is against the creation of a separate fisheries department as this would go against President Rodrigo Duterte's call for "effective government" and will require additional expenditure ...
- September 16, 2016
Ilonggo bikers join Ocean’s Ride
To promote the protection of coastal and marine ecosystems, over 157 cyclists participated in a bike ride, June 3, 2017. Dubbed “Ocean’s Ride” all bikers started their way to the Katunggan Eco-park in Barangays Nabitasan ...
- June 7, 2017
Mobile market helps CDO farmers, fisherfolk earn P5.9-M since April
Farmers, fisherfolk and small business entrepreneurs have already earned some P5.9 million through the “Kadiwa at Diskwento Karavan” that was started here, April 24 amid coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 contagion. The program ...
- June 19, 2020
BFAR launches aquaponics in Region 2
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) has launched the Urban Aquaponics Project in response to the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Plant, Plant, Plant Pprogram. Jenifer Tattao, ...
- June 7, 2020
Sen. Villar lauds DENR for efforts to help clean and save Manila Bay via solar-powered Sewage Treatment Plant
Recognizing the importance that Manila Bay serves for Filipinos, Senator Cynthia A. Villar underscored the importance of a Sewerage Treatment Plan (STP) to help clean and save the bay. This was in response to the plan of ...
- November 16, 2020
Iloilo gets P30-M agri loan fund
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allocated a P30 million loan fund for two towns in Iloilo to help improve the country’s lending for the agriculture sector. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol said the department ...
- September 10, 2017
In Palawan, seaweed farmers cry for help
When Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) battered central and northern Palawan in mid-December last year, coastal farmers lost all of the seaweeds they were growing, leaving them with very little to start with as they ...
- February 16, 2022