Browsing The Philippine Star by Subject "technology"

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    • 'Agri-nipa-aquaculture' technology developed 

      Fernandez, Rudy A. (The Philippine Star, November 17, 2002, on page 1)
      Here's a new technology that can prove viable and profitable for people in coastal areas. Called "Agri-nipa-aquaculture technology," it combines nipa (and palm) and agricultural crops with fish production, variations of ...

    • App to identify crab species launched 

      (The Philippine Star, August 11, 2019, on page B2)
      Crabifier, a mobile app that identifies mangrove crab species at the juvenile stage, was recently launched. Developed by the Technologies for Biodiversity Use and Conservation (TechBiodive) Unit of the De La Salle University ...

    • Aquaculture seminar roadshow set 

      Fernandez, Rudy A. (The Philippine Star, April 13, 2003, on page B-5)
      Preparations are underway for the holding of a roadshow seminar on all commercially viable technologies developed by a government-hosted Southeast Asian center based in Tigbauan, Iloilo. Billed "Business Opportunities in ...

    • Aquaculture technologies empowering fisherfolk 

      Fernandez, Rudy A. (The Philippine Star, July 4, 2000, on page B-2)
      A government hosted Southeast Asian center based here will celebrate its 27th anniversary on July 6-7 confident that it can continue strongly supporting the aquaculture research and development (R&D) programs of the region. ...

    • BAR develops new oyster culture technology 

      Valencia, Czeriza (The Philippine Star, March 3, 2013, on page B6)
      The Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) is developing a culture process for an oyster specie found in Surigao to increase local supply and tap its export potential to China and South Korea where there is demand. BAR and ...

    • Cagayan Valley gears up for massive breading of high-value ludong, igat 

      Ronda, Rainier (The Philippine Star, June 10, 2018, on page B5)
      The Isabela State University (ISU) is embarking on an ambitious research and development (R&D) project that seeks to develop the technology for massive breeding of Cagayan Valley Region's high-value fish (ludong) and ...

    • Coastal towns welcome aquaculture technologies 

      Fernandez, Rudy A. (The Philippine Star, March 31, 2000, on page B-3)
      The livelihood programs of a number of coastal as well as landlocked towns in the Visayas are now being boosted by aquaculture technologies being transferred to their fishfarming sector. Such technologies include raising ...

    • Cold weather affects fish, too, says fisheries expert 

      Visperas, Eva (The Philippine Star, January 22, 2014, on page A-25)
      The prevailing cold weather affects not only humans but fish, too, like the bangus (milkfish) and tilapia, as it stops their spawning, slows down their growth, and makes them susceptible to diseases. Dr. Westly Rosario, ...

    • DA caravan brings technology directly to fishermen 

      (The Philippine Star, May 3, 2001, on page 23)
      In a move to bring modern and cost-effective technologies directly to its clientele, the Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has successfully concluded its fisheries technology ...

    • DA mulls bigger fisheries budget 

      Go, Marianne V. (The Philippine Star, December 27, 2009, on page B-3)
      The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to allocate a hefty P1 billion budget for the fisheries subsector, particularly aquaculture, next year. As part of moves to develop aquaculture industry, two DA agencies have partnered ...

    • Dagupan City pushes bid to become bangus capital of the world 

      De Leon, Eva (The Philippine Star, May 19, 2002, on page 28)
      Soon, bangus (milkfish), the country’s national fish and also this city’s famous product, will be known as the fish of the masses not only in the Philippines but also in Asia. House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., who is also ...

    • FAO, DA launch drones for disaster risk reduction 

      (The Philippine Star, March 18, 2016, on page 1-2)
      Drones were launched yesterday to officially mark a joint undertaking by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to use the technology for disaster risk ...

    • Iloilo 

      Fernandez, Rudy (The Philippine Star, May 28, 2000, on page 15)
      A nationwide program to disseminate aquaculture technologies developed by a government-hosted Southeast Asian center is on. Now implementing program are the Tigbauan, Iloilo-based Southeast Asian Fisheries Development ...

    • Iloilo 

      Fernandez, Rudy A. (The Philippine Star, December 29, 2002, on page 14)
      Seventeen aquaculture specialist from 10 Asian countries completed the Third Country Training Program on Responsible Aquaculture Development (TCTP-RAD) conducted recently at a Southeast Asian center in Tigbauan town. A ...

    • Iloilo town set to regain 'Alaska of RP' tag 

      Fernandez, Rudy A. (The Philippine Star, September 8, 2000, on page 32)
      Time was when the Iloilo town of Carles was dubbed the "Alaska of the Philippines". The northernmost town of Iloilo's fifth district situated 147 kilometers north of Iloilo City, Carles has the longest coastline in the ...

    • Info dissemination vital to curb climate change 

      Simeon, Loiuse Maureen (The Philippine Star, March 28, 2016, on page B-10)
      The Department of Agriculture (DA) underscored the importance of proper and timely information dissemination to farmers and fisherfolks in preparation for the adverse effects of climate change. This involves forecasts on ...

    • Marine scientist eyes R&D on ocean energy 

      Ronda, Rainier Allan (The Philippine Star, August 18, 2016, on page B-8)
      A marine scientist based in academe is urging the Philippines to pour investments into ocean energy resource research and development. Laura David of the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP-MSI) said ...

    • Modern biotech lab in Iloilo nears completion 

      Fernandez, Rudy A. (The Philippine Star, December 28, 2002, on page B-5)
      The construction of a modern biotechnology laboratory in this seaside town 24 kilometers west of Iloilo City is nearing completion. The Japanese government-funded, P431-million Laboratory for Advance Aquaculture Technologies ...

    • Modern technology keeps Mega sardines fresh 'from catch to can' 

      Talavera, Catherine (The Philippine Star, July 22, 2019, on page B7)
      Canned sardines are a staple in almost every Filipino household’s kitchen due to their affordability and convenience. As they can be readily found in any grocery or the corner sari-sari store, canned sardines remain one ...

    • New technologies in aquaculture help Visayas development 

      (The Philippine Star, August 23, 1999, on page 44)
      Another beneficiary of the mudcrab technology, farmer Fred Magbanua of Puerto Princesa City, gushed: "'ll continue with this mudcrab project, even though small as it may be. This is really another profitable venture for ...