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BFAR pushes for fiberglass boats
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) urges fisherfolk in Western Visayas to use fishing boats made of fiber. In a press conference Aug. 14, 2017 at Diversion 21 Hotel in Iloilo City, Mateo Doyola Jr. of ...
- August 15, 2017
Carles fisherfolk to get cash, food aid
Fisherfolks affected by red tide contamination in Isla de Gigantes in Carles, Iloilo will receive food and cash assistance, according to Mayor Sigfredo Betita. In a radio interview, Betita said food is the immediate need ...
- September 13, 2017
P100M worth of projects for Negros farmers, fisherfolks in 2018
The Negros Occidental provincial government is allocating close to P100 million worth of projects for Negrense farmers and fisherfolk this year. This was announced by Board Member Victor Javellana on August 19, 2018 in his ...
- August 21, 2018
Gordon says China is not a friend
Beijing's actions are not that of a friend, Sen. Richard Gordon said, following the reported presence of hundreds of Chinese vessels in disputed waters off Pag-asa Island (Thitu Island). The military recently expressed ...
- April 8, 2019
Group cites women’s role in organizing farmers, fisherfolk
An executive of a non-government organization working in Antique cited the important role of women in organizing farmers and fisherfolk. Marilou Llavan, program officer of Antique Human Development Program said women leaders ...
- March 31, 2015
DA chief turns over aid to Antique farmers, fisherfolk
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 ...
- August 14, 2017
P75 million spent on shore protection in southern Iloilo
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Iloilo 1st District Engineering Office, allocated P75 million from its 2019 budget to complete the construction of the shore protection in Guimbal, Iloilo. District Engineer ...
- April 2, 2019
BFAR-6 extends P300-M aid to Yolanda Victims
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR6) has extended a total of P300 million worth of assistance to typhoon Yolanda-affected fisherfolks in Western Visayas since 2013. BFAR-6 Regional Director Remia Aparri ...
- November 11, 2017
PSA-Guimaras conducts fisheries survey
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) conducted the quarterly survey on fisheries in selected sample households and fish landing centers in Guimaras province to capture the volume of production and prices during the ...
- July 14, 2018
Dead sea turtle with Taiwan metal tag found off Negros Occodental
A fisherman in Negros Occidental found a dead hawksbill sea turtle with a tracking device on the back and Taiwan metal tags on both of its hind flippers. Quoting the fisherman who found the dead turtle, Mavee Ponciano, ...
- June 28, 2018