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Conservation NGO calls for crackdown on illegal fishing, suspension of fish imports
The government needs to crack down on illegal fishing in municipal waters and reduce fish imports if it expects fisherfolk and marine resources to thrive, a conservation group said. “We are already feeling the pinch of a ...
- September 23, 2022
Corn farmers, fisherfolk granted P3,000 to apply to fuel purchases
Corn farmers and fisherfolk have been granted P3,000 to apply to their fuel purchases, subject to conditions, in order to cushion the impact of rising oil prices, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. “We are confronted ...
- March 9, 2022
New methods could control fish disease
Scientists at the Iloilo-based Aquaculture Department (AQD) of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) have developed methods and vaccines to control the viral nervous necrosis disease in economically ...
- January 28, 2010
PCG commander rallies troops in Kalayaan Island: 'West Philippine Sea is ours!'
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant visited Kalayaan Island on Tuesday where he rallied troops to protect the West Philippine Sea and proudly fly the flag. “These are the two main objectives that we need to accomplish ...
- May 27, 2021
BFAR prepares Mindanao food processors for ASEAN integration
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) stressed the need to train small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) on the proper processing, packaging and labeling requirements for halal fish and fishery products to ...
- April 24, 2014
Dry spell delays stocking of shrimp, prawn fry
The prolonged dry spell is delaying the stocking of pawn and shrimp fries, but this is not expected to dampen business prospects, an industry leader said during a recent forum here. Stocking may take place in May and the ...
- March 19, 2010
SEAFDEC addresses lack of quality seaweed stock
The Aquaculture Department of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center based in Tigbauan, Iloilo is trying to address the scarcity of good quality seaweed seedstock by conducting the first month-long training on ...
- April 12, 2007
Save our fish
After a year-long joint effort amongst a group of hotels, restaurants, retailers, and NGOs, the campaign for sustainable seafood still has a long way to go. Vince Cinches, the Greenpeace Philippines Oceans Campaigner for ...
- February 9, 2017
BFAR boosts rehab program
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has expanded its rehabilitation program to provide post-harvest equipment to fisherfolk affected by typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan). "We are happy to know ...
- March 27, 2014
BFAR plans fishing ban in Palawan, Zambales
A closed fishing season will be implemented in Palawan and Zambales by December this year following a similar program was first undertaken in the Zamboanga Peninsula and the Davao Gulf. Undersecretary Asis G. Perez, national ...
- September 7, 2015