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    • Agri, livestock expo seeks to level up farmers' technology adoption 

      Toreno, Sheila Mae H. (The Daily Guardian, March 24, 2018, on page 16-17)
      “We need to equip our farmers, fisherfolk, processors and livestock raisers on how to market, process and to ensure that their products can compete with our neighbors in South East Asia,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa ...
    • Amended fisheries law to curb illegal foreign vessels 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (The Daily Guardian, October 1, 2015, on page 2)
      The amended fisheries code also seeks to protect the Philippines' marine territory from illegal fishing activities of foreign vessels. Agriculture Undersecretary Segfredo Serrano said, "the law is for our own good as we ...
    • BFAR completes 15 fish landing centers in WV 

      De Los Santos, Maricyn A. (The Daily Guardian, August 16, 2017, on page B1)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR-6) completed 15 community fish landing centers (CLFC) in Western Visayas to boost marketing of fish catch in the region. Joel Abalayan of BFAR-6 Planning, Monitoring and ...
    • BFAR: 'galunggong' supply in Western Visayas is sufficient 

      Santiagudo, Emme Rose (The Daily Guardian, September 4, 2018, on page 3-14)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-6 assured that supply of galunggong or round scad in the region is sufficient. BFAR-6 Regional Director Remia Aparri there is no need to import galunggong because of ...
    • BOI, EMB experts join Agri-Aqua Investment gab 

      (The Daily Guardian, November 15, 2016, on page B1)
      The Panay Organic Producers Association (POPA) Agriventures, Inc. invited key resource persons from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to discuss investment prospects and international markets during the 1st Agri-Aqua ...
    • Capiz honors farmers, fisherfolk today 

      (The Daily Guardian, April 14, 2015, on page B6)
      Farmers and fisherfolk in Capiz will be honored today at Villareal Stadium, Roxas City as part of the Capiztahan Festival. With the theme “Agrikultura: Pasanyugon Para sa Bugana nga Pagkaon,” the 8th Farmers and Fisherfolk ...
    • China sea dispute still a challenge, defense chief says 

      (The Daily Guardian, March 28, 2018, on page 14)
      The territorial dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea remained a security challenge despite an improvement in bilateral ties, the Philippine defense chief said on Monday as he accepted three maritime surveillance ...
    • DA points to Russia as "exciting" market for shrimp products 

      Subong, Elsa S. (The Daily Guardian, November 22, 2017, on page B1)
      Russia is an “exciting” market for shrimp products, according to the Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol made the statement during the Opening of the National Shrimp Congress held at the ...
    • DA-BFAR Invests P15M for Abalone Program 

      Abasquez, EA (The Daily Guardian, July 24, 2007, on page 16)
      Secretary Arthur Yap of the Department of Agriculture (DA) launched recently a five-year, P15-million program spearheaded by the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) and DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Agriculture ...
    • Fish kills reported in Negros Occ., Pangasinan 

      (The Daily Guardian, May 26, 2016, on page B1)
      Changes in weather pattern have caused fish kills in two municipalities of Pangasinan. According to a report on News To Go on Wednesday, the fish kills occurred in the municipalities of Anda and Bolinao. Fish trade in two ...
    • Iloilo fish port continues repair, rehab 

      (The Daily Guardian, February 9, 2017, on page 3-7)
      The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority-Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) continues to improve its facilities to accommodate more fish processors. Port Manager Elmer Figuracion said that for 2017, they identified ...
    • Iloilo prov'l board bats for creation of DOFAR 

      (The Daily Guardian, October 17, 2018, on page 11)
      The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Iloilo has approved Resolution No. 2018-574 which “strongly supports the legislative measures” now pending in Congress for the creation of the Department of Ocean, Fisheries and Aquatic ...
    • Marine product exports still reeling from 'Yolanda' 

      Mateo, Wenceslao Jr. (The Daily Guardian, April 21, 2014, on page 1-2)
      Marine product exports from northern Iloilo remain tepid five months after Typhoon Yolanda despite assurances from the local and national governments that rehabilitation efforts are in effect. The 2014 first quarter report ...
    • Mud crab culture could save marine resources – SEAFDEC 

      De Los Santos, M. A. (The Daily Guardian, November 17, 2015, on page 2-11)
      The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) said mud crab culture could reduce fishing pressure on the seas and other natural marine habitats. Dr. Felix Ayson, chief of SEAFDEC’s Aquaculture Division, said ...
    • NegOcc pushes sustainable blue crabs production 

      Philippine News Agency (PNA) (The Daily Guardian, March 21, 2019, on page 6-14)
      The Negros Occidental provincial government is pushing for sustainability and adequate supply of blue crabs in the province. Former governor Rafael Coscolluela, provincial consultant on investment promotions, export, and ...
    • Nurseries for baby crabs to increase production 

      Zerrudo, Isabella Marie (The Daily Guardian, December 11, 2017, on page B1-B2)
      Bue crabs or kasag production in Western Visayas declined by 45 percent from 1992 to 2015, prompting efforts to enhance the sought-after crustacean’s survival. During the Media Brunch on Blue Economy for Sustainable Seas, ...
    • P15-M national abalone breeding project in Iloilo 

      Fernandez, Jeehan V. (The Daily Guardian, July 16, 2007, on page 8-17)
      Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Arthur Yap launched last week the P15 million national abalone breeding and culture program spearheaded by the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) and Bureau of ...
    • P4M-seaweed processing plant to rise in Guimaras 

      De los Santos, Maricyn A. (The Daily Guardian, July 10, 2017, on page B1)
      A P4-MILLION seaweed processing plant is set to rise in Brgy. Concordia, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras in August 2017. A first in Western Visayas, the facility targets to process into powder at least one ton of fresh seaweeds ...
    • PH wants China to make first move on S. China Sea row 

      ABS-CBN News (The Daily Guardian, October 25, 2016, on page 2-7)
      Your move, China: After winning an arbitration case against China, the Philippine government is now looking to Beijing to make the first move in reviving talks to resolve the South China Sea dispute. "We would hope that ...
    • Raising bangus for fry and export 

      Tacio, Henrylito (The Daily Guardian, May 12, 2010, on page 10)
      Bangus has always been the most important species cultured in the Philippines. Sleek and silvery, beloved because of its mild, sweet flesh, and its melt-in the-mouth belly fat, it fish is a favorite Filipino fish. Today, ...