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Coastal cleanup in Iloilo City today
(The Daily Guardian,March 30, 2019 , on page 2-14)Around 1,000 volunteers from non-government organizations, national agencies, public and private schools, City Hall employees, residents, and barangays officials are expected to participate in the city government’s “One ... -
'Coastal cleanup is just the beginning'
(The Daily Guardian,April 1, 2019 , on page 2-14)The Iloilo City government’s “One Time Big Time” coastal cleanup on March 30, 2019 is only the beginning of a longer journey towards the restoration of the coastal waters in Iloilo City, according to Mayor Jose Espinosa ... -
Coastal radars for 3 areas in WV to be installed soon
(The Daily Guardian,October 4, 2016 , on page 2)The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC-6) passed in July 2016 a resolution requesting the weather bureau to install coastal radars in Iloilo, Guimaras, and Bacolod to address issues of stranded ... -
Communities pollute coastal waters
(The Daily Guardian,April 4, 2019 , on page 1-14)An estimated 17, 991 kilos of plastic and residual wastes were collected during the city government’s “One Time Big Time” coastal cleanup on March 30, 2019, based on a report of City Environmental and Natural Resources ... -
'Congested Boracay': Island can only carry 55,000 people at a time
(The Daily Guardian,September 5, 2018 , on page 2-14)A study on the carrying capacity of Boracay Island indicates that the famed tourist destination can only host a maximum of 19,000 tourists at a time. The study conducted by a multidisciplinary team of researchers from the ... -
Contractor rapped for destroying mangroves
(The Daily Guardian,July 5, 2010 , on page B2)A beach resort owner is riling against a contractor who uprooted mangrove trees along Purok Aning in Brgy. Pahanocoy here. Resort owner Aaron Sorbito accused contractor Andres "Andy" Taculod of violating environmental laws ... -
Coop urged not to burden consumers charges during Boracay closure
(The Daily Guardian,April 24, 2018 , on page 2-14)Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Aklan Electric Cooperative Inc. (Akelco) on Monday to invoke a force majeure so as not to pass on extra power charges to consumers during the six-month closure of Boracay island starting ... -
Coop’s power contracts under review due to Boracay closure
(The Daily Guardian,April 19, 2018 , on page 2-14)The National Electrification Administration (NEA) will look into the power supply contracts of Aklan Electric Cooperative (Akelco) amid the expected drop in power demand due to the impending closure of Boracay Island on ... -
Coral Triangle fishery officials meet in Iloilo City
(The Daily Guardian,July 4, 2017 , on page B7)Representatives from six countries including the Philippines will converge in Iloilo City for the 3rd Fishers Forum and Tuna Governance Workshop from July 4 to 6, 2017. Country representatives of Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua ... -
Criminal raps vs 'illegal fishers' junked
(The Daily Guardian,March 8, 2018 , on page 2-10)“It was dismissed on the grounds that the crimes were committed in Sagay. But we will file a motion for reconsideration to argue that Iloilo has the jurisdiction. Our theory is that it is a continuous crime. It was committed ... -
Crocodiles: Caught in the jaws of extinction
(The Daily Guardian,February 15, 2013 , on page 5-7)Two decades later I found myself beside the world's largest captive crocodile, venerable Lolong, in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur. As a team from the DOST measured him, I realized that crocodiles actually lived way before many ... -
Crocodiles: Caught in the jaws of extinction
(The Daily Guardian,February 22, 2013 , on page B12-B4)Two decades later I found myself beside the world's largest captive crocodile, venerable Lolong, in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur. As a team from the DOST measured him, I realized that crocodiles actually lived way before many ... -
Cultured crablets released in northern Iloilo
(The Daily Guardian,December 12, 2012 , on page B1)Millions of blue swimming crablets were released into the sea in the coastal barangay of Mangorocoro, Ajuy, Iloilo, to increase its population. Iloilo Board Member Jett Roxas of the fifth district and chairman of Committee ... -
DA chief to open Visayas Agri Machineries Roadshow in Iloilo
(The Daily Guardian,September 22, 2011 , on page 2)Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala will be in Iloilo City today to open the Agricultural Machineries (Agri Mach) Roadshow to jumpstart the Aquino government’s farm mechanization and post-harvest program. DA regional ... -
DA chief to turn over P233M in agri projects for W. Visayas
(The Daily Guardian,August 8, 2017 , on page B1-B7)Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol of the Department of Agriculture (DA) will visit Antique, Guimaras and Iloilo on Aug. 8 to 9, 2017 to lead the turnover of P233 million-worth of agricultural and fishery projects, according to ... -
DA chief turns over aid to Antique farmers, fisherfolk
(The Daily Guardian,August 14, 2017 , on page B1)Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol turned over farm assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in Antique recently. Piñol distributed 50 units of 20-footer fiber glass boats, five floating tillers, one mini four-wheel ... -
DA chief vows to improve agriculture, fisheries output
(The Daily Guardian,November 18, 2017 , on page 5)Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol vowed to improve the production in the agriculture and fisheries of the country. Piñol was one of the guest speakers of the 11th National Shrimp Congress held at the ... -
DA commits P2M for port rehab
(The Daily Guardian,April 16, 2014 , on page B2)The Department of Agriculture (DA) committed to provide P2 million initial fund for the rehabilitation of port, procurement of ice plant and liquid quick freezer for Capiz fisherfolk. In his recent visit at Pilar town, DA ... -
DA distributes P31M in agri-fishery aid
(The Daily Guardian,July 26, 2018 , on page 2)Depratment of Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol led the distribution of P 31 million worth of farm and fishery equipment and indemnity checks to farmers and fisherfolks of Western Visayas on July 25, 2018 at the Western ... -
DA extends support to rice farmers, livestock raisers, and fisherfolks
(The Daily Guardian,November 1, 2018 , on page 13)Aside from onion farming, Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Production Loan Easy Access (PLEA) program is now offering financial assistance to the rice farming, livestock, and fisheries needs of the farmers and fisherfolks ...