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BFAR: 'galunggong' supply in Western Visayas is sufficient
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 ...
- September 4, 2018
Bangrus supply in WV steady, BFAR says
Aside from seaweeds, bangus or bangrus (Milkfish) is a top aquaculture produce in Western Visayas, said Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-6 Regional Director Remia Aparri. “After sang seaweed, Bangus is ang ...
- September 29, 2018
Almost half of Boracay's wastes is biodegradable
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) emphasized that waste management in the newly rehabilitated Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan should be the every person’s concern. Engr. Rowen Gelonga, DOST-Western Visayas ...
- October 31, 2018
What is wrong with ‘tamudyos’ imports?
The Department of Agriculture (DA) emphasized that there is nothing wrong with importing galunggong (Round Scad) or tamudyos from other neighboring countries. “There is nothing wrong with importing. Every country which ...
- August 15, 2018
Whale washes up in northern Iloilo town
The remains of a 10.48-meter male Sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis) washed up in the shores of Barangay Gabi, Gigantes Sur Island in Carles, Iloilo on February 4, 2019. According to a report from the Fisheries and Aquatic ...
- February 6, 2019
Tighter rules vs 'hulbot-hulbot' fishing out
Coastal municipalities in Western Visayas can expect a more intensified campaign against “hulbot-hulbot” fishing with the signing of the amended Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) 246 which bans Danish Seines and Modified ...
- July 31, 2018
City Hall mulls livelihood program for fisherfolks
The Iloilo City government met 80 fisherfolk to discuss alternative livelihoods and how the government can help them. “Within Iloilo City, almost 15 barangays are dependent on fishing. As one of the poorest sectors in our ...
- August 22, 2018
Communities pollute coastal waters
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 ...
- April 4, 2019
'Coastal cleanup is just the beginning'
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 ...
- April 1, 2019
Coastal cleanup in Iloilo City today
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 ...
- March 30, 2019