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DENR imposes moratorium on new applications for seabed quarry permits
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has imposed a moratorium on the acceptance of new applications for special exploration permits or government seabed quarry permits. The DENR issued Administrative ...
- May 31, 2022
DA issues 14-year roadmap for agri-fishery machinery industry
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it has completed a roadmap to 2036 seeking to make the agri-fishery machinery assembly and manufacturing industry more competitive. The roadmap’s short-term goals are collaboration ...
- May 27, 2022
Fisheries output up 5.6% by volume in second quarter
The Philippine Statistics Authority said fisheries production in the second quarter rose 5.6% year on year to 1.21 million metric tons (MT), driven by the aquaculture, commercial, and marine municipal fisheries segments. ...
- September 9, 2022
DA seeks to stimulate demand for alternatives to bangus, tilapia
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will seek to promote to consumers fish alternatives that are readily available domestically to address supply concerns. “Aside from improving the yield of agricultural inputs to ...
- August 31, 2022
Typhoon agriculture damage estimate rises to P11.1 B
The estimate of agricultural damage caused by Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) has been raised to P11.1 billion, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). The typhoon affected 389,316 farmers and fishermen ...
- January 7, 2022
Sardine shortage projected as migration patterns disrupted by changing climate
The fishing industry is projecting sardine shortages, with catches currently a fraction of their previous levels due to the changing climate. “There is an anticipated shortage. We’re not saying there’s a shortage now but ...
- September 20, 2022
Imports of fish feed materials from ASF-hit countries cleared
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is authorizing imports of processed animal proteins (PAPs) used in fish feed from countries affected by African Swine Fever (ASF). “Aquaculture is one of the biggest contributors ...
- August 8, 2022
PHL sardine supply seen far exceeding demand in 2022, BFAR says
The supply of sardines is expected to be more than adequate in 2022, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). The BFAR projected production for the year of 293,430 metric tons (MT), against demand ...
- September 8, 2022
Fishing organizations ask gov't for better data to justify imports
The fishing industry said the government needs to supply better data that justifies the need for fish imports, after questioning the current rationale for buying fish overseas. “We are not against imports, but it should ...
- January 25, 2022