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BFAR bats for aquaculture to sustain fishery sector
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is pushing for aquaculture to maintain the sustainability of the fishery sector. BFAR director Asis G. Perez said that from 11 percent, they are now putting 60 percent ...
- November 2, 2015
Amended fisheries code eyes poverty reduction
The Bureau of fisheries and aquatic resources (BFAR) said the ultimate goal of the implementation of the amended fisheries code is to reduce poverty incidence. Republic act 8550 as amended by RA 10654 aims to counter ...
- October 28, 2015
PH agriculture, fisheries grows
The country's agriculture and fisheries sector grew in 2014, according to an official of the Department of Agriculture. DA's Assistant Secretary for Field Operations Edilberto De Luna said that based on reports from the ...
- February 2, 2015
APEC tackles animal poaching, smuggling
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued a stern warning to persons engaged in poaching and fish smuggling activities. Environment Undersecretary Manuel Gerochi said smuggled products are confiscated ...
- October 6, 2015
Amended fisheries law to curb illegal foreign vessels
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 ...
- October 1, 2015