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'Ursula' damage in Iloilo seen to exceed P104M
Damage that this province incurred from typhoon “Ursula” is expected to exceed P104 million. The four towns were Ajuy, Batad, Concepcion, and Estancia. Here are the other losses that the four towns reported: * livestock / ...
- January 3, 2020
Fishing ban bodes well for Visayan Sea - BFAR
A three-month fishing ban on herrings, mackerels and sardines has been proven to bode well for the Visayan Sea, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. Every “closed season” from Nov. 15 to Feb. 15 the ...
- September 30, 2018
Sardines supply in WV enough, BFAR assures
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Western Visayas said the region continues to produce sufficient volume of sardines. BFAR regional director Remia Aparri said there is no need to worry about the shortage of ...
- November 29, 2018
MARINA: 4 wooden-hulled boats for emergency cases
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Region 6 has approved the use of four wooden-hulled motorboats for emergency cases such as medical emergencies. The provincial government sought the agency’s approval, noting that ...
- January 11, 2021
2 new speed boats seen to bolster drive vs illegal fishing
The provincial government has acquired two speed boats to further strengthen its campaign against illegal fishing, particularly in northern Iloilo. Provincial Administrator Raul Banias said the new speed boats were delivered ...
- September 14, 2023
8 persons nabbed for 'illegal fishing'
Eight individuals were arrested for alleged illegal fishing in San Lorenzo, Guimaras. heir fish catch and three fishing boats were confiscated, said Miranda. The suspects were taken to the municipal police station, facing charges.
- September 10, 2020
NEDA: DU30 right to close Boracay: Army after ‘minor incidents’ – commander
The government was right to temporarily close off Boracay to tourists, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the shutdown of the island resort to pave the ...
- April 22, 2018
200 mangrove propagules planted in Nueva Valencia
Some 200 mangrove propagules were planted along the coast of Barangay La Paz here on Feb. 20 by personnel of the municipal government and police station. Mangrove planting is a quarterly activity of the local government. ...
- February 23, 2021
Capitol seeks to plant 10T mangroves today
The provincial government hopes to plant 10,000 mangrove propagules today in the municipalities of Leganes and Dumangas. Some 5,000 mangrove propagules are being targeted for planting in Barangay Bigke, Leganes and another ...
- May 19, 2018
Dead whale washed up on Carles shore
A sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis) was found dead on the shore of Barangay Gabi, Gigantes Sur Island, Carles town in northern Iloilo on Monday morning. It was the 27-year-old resident Albin Magnate who discovered the ...
- February 5, 2019