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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
Lanao lake hatcheries
Lake Lanao fishfarmers will soon benefit from the rehabilitation of the tilapia hatchery of the DA Marantao Fishfarm and Nursery. This is the gist of a report submitted to Agriculture Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez by Flor ...
- April 7, 1989
DA plans ban on catching ‘galunggong’ in Palawan
The Philippines may soon be self-sufficient in round scad or galunggong, but it must be prepared to accept a ban on catching the so-called poor man’s food this year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Monday. In a ...
- March 26, 2013
Dar: shortage of fish, pork, rice still persists
Agriculture Secretary William Dar on Tuesday said there is still a shortage in the local production of fish, pork, and rice due in part to years of neglect of agriculture. In an interview on GMA-7, Dar said there was still ...
- June 1, 2022
Stifling the voice of farmers
The farmers’ voice is stifled on many other issues. On Feb. 10 to 11, 2011, 200 agricultural sector representatives met during an AF2025 Conference. They crafted a vision for Agriculture and Fisheries in 2025, with ...
- March 31, 2015
Infocaravan boosts ties of 2 government agencies, SEAFDEC
The "ISDA" Fisheries Technology Caravan" was a month-long cross-country technology transfer of the latest breakthroughs in fish breeding, production, and food processing of seaweeds and other aquatic products. It was ...
- December 31, 2000
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
Apec moves to ensure healthy ‘blue economy’: Marine resources key to ensuring inclusive growth
Member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have put increased emphasis on the so-called "blue economy" with the belief that laying the foundation for healthy and resilient marine and ocean resources ...
- October 12, 2015