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Iloilo Plan of Action for agri-fishery adopted
After five hours of deliberation, member-economies of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC adopted the Iloilo Plan of Action which strongly promotes inclusive growth through food security and climate resiliency of ...
- October 7, 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
Carles waters positive of red tide
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) warned the public against eating shellfish from the town of Carles, Iloilo due to red tide contamination. In a shellfish bulletin issued by BFAR Central office last ...
- December 1, 2015
WV fisherfolks recover two years after Yolanda-BFAR
Fisherfolks in Western Visayas have recovered their livelihood after the devastation of super typhoon Yolanda two years ago, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). BFAR-6 regional director Remia ...
- November 5, 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