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Fishermen in a mining community harvest 12,000 kilos of bangus in four months
Republic Act 11535, declaring the position of a Cooperatives Development Officer (CDO) mandatory in all local government units (LGUs), was signed into law last April 9. This directs the LGUs – from the municipal, city, ...
- May 10, 2021
DA harnesses ‘aquaponics’ to boost food production in urban communities
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will distribute units of urban “aquaponics” to communities within Metro Manila as part of its programs to promote and increase food production in cities. Under its Plant, Plant, ...
- May 27, 2020
Del Carmen named Region 13's best coastal town
The Municipality of Del Carmen in Siargao Island was recently named Caraga region’s grand winner in the Malinis and Masaganang Karagatan (MMK) program of the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ...
- November 14, 2020
Health, legal, economic issues bug DENR's Manila Bay 'white sand'
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has come under increasing pressure to revisit its controversial P400-million “white-sand” project in Manila Bay, with critics citing economic, health and legal ...
- September 8, 2020
BFAR: 20 areas tested positive for 'Red tide'
A total of 20 coastal areas in various parts of the country have tested positive for “red tide poisoning” This was revealed through Shellfish Bulletin 2 dated January 28, 2021, issued by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic ...
- February 1, 2021
Ulysses hikes losses incurred by farmers, fishers
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said farmers and fishermen incurred more losses as Typhoon Ulysses (international name Vamco) had damaged crops and other agricultural products valued at P2.107 billion. Ulysses affected ...
- November 16, 2020
3 published outstanding R&D receive Dr. Elvira O. Tan Awards
Three published research and development papers in agriculture, aquatic sciences, and natural resources and environment were conferred with the Dr. Elvira O. Tan Awards. The awards were given during the recent virtual S&T ...
- January 10, 2021
China must pay ₱.8-T in WPS damage–Risa
The Chinese government was asked to start paying China’s “debt” to the Philippines, pegged at over P800 billion, for “damaging the wealth and marine life stolen in the West Philippine Sea.” Laying the blame squarely on ...
- February 19, 2021
Esperon hits Chinese Coast Guard's risky maneuvers vs PCG ships at Scarborough
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel that took part in a maritime training exercise that went on patrol in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) challenged Chinese maritime militia (CMM) ships within the country’s exclusive ...
- May 6, 2021
Over P1.58-billion sales: LGUs buy produce directly from farmers and fishermen since lockdown
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said local government units (LGUs) have bought over P1.58 billion worth of agricultural goods directly from farmers and fishermen since the imposition of Luzon-wide enhanced community ...
- May 8, 2020