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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
Fish holiday to impact WV's yield
More or less 30 percent of Western Visayas fisheries production will be affected by the fish holiday mounted by commercial fishers, September 22-24. Remia Aparri, director of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ...
- September 24, 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
LGU, police at odds over illegal fishing
It appears that the municipal government of Estancia, Iloilo distrusts its own police force in dealing with illegal fishing activities in the town. This situation can be gleaned from the request of the Estancia local ...
- May 23, 2017
Is Iloilo's illegal fishing drive effective?
Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. said he wants to reassess the effectiveness of the campaign against illegal fishing, particularly the involvement of national government agencies. This, as illegal fishing, particularly super ...
- July 7, 2017