Browsing by Subject "fishing communities"
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10 ways APEC can protect the interests of small- scale fishermen, fish farmers
(Panay News,November 7, 2015 , on page B2)High-level officials responsible for food security in member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have moved to protect the interests of small-scale fishers and fish farmers in an effort to integrate ... -
51 fish landing centers for Region 6
(Panay News,October 28, 2015 , on page 2)Western Visayas received 51 community fish landing centers (CFLCs) from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Of the 51 CFLCs, 17 will be established within the year and the remaining 34 will be operational ... -
After warding off mass tourism: Hong Kong's last fishing village faces climate threats
(Malaya,October 26, 2018 , on page A11)Located about two hours from downtown Hong Kong, rural Tai O is the last fishing village in the territory and is home to over 2,000 people. Fishing, the area’s traditional industry, is dying out after a 2012 government ban ... -
Aid for farming, fishing families in Cotabato
(Panay News,February 17, 2017 , on page 12)For the past four decades, the lives and livelihood of farmers and fisherfolks in some areas of Mindanao have been affected by recurrent displacement as a result of sporadic armed clashes. Through a $3-million grant from ... -
ASEAN nations approve responsible fisheries code
(Manila Bulletin,April 25, 2005 , on page 9)Eleven ASEAN nations belonging to the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) have agreed to promote the implementation of the Code of Conduct for the Responsible Fisheries in fishing operations, aquaculture, ... -
Barge owner pressed to pay for oil spill
(Panay News,July 8, 2020 , on page 1-14)AC Energy Corp., owner of the power barge that discharged bunker oil into this city’s waters following an explosion Friday last week, is being pressed to compensate those adversely affected. “There is no skirting the issue. ... -
BFAR completes 15 fish landing centers in WV
(The Daily Guardian,August 16, 2017 , on page B1)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR-6) completed 15 community fish landing centers (CLFC) in Western Visayas to boost marketing of fish catch in the region. Joel Abalayan of BFAR-6 Planning, Monitoring and ... -
BFAR eyes more community fish landing centers
(The Philippine Star,May 9, 2015 , on page B-3)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) plans to build 252 community fish landing centers in strategic fishing communities to reduce post-harvest losses, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said recently. The ... -
BFAR program targets ‘poorest of the poor’
(The Manila Times,March 2, 2015 , on page A6)A total of 3,123 individuals in the Cagayan Valley region will be assisted under the poverty alleviation program of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). According to BFAR, the figure represents 5.0 percent ... -
BFAR urge to assess damage on Taal Lake
(The Manila Times,July 4, 2021 , on page A7)National fishers' group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) urged the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Friday to conduct immediate assessment of the damage on fisheries ... -
The Boracay syndrome
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,October 28, 2018 , on page A14)Boracay — that tiny island at the northern tip of Panay, a destination renowned for its fine white sand beaches, shallow gentle waters, and all-day partying — recently reopened to tourists after being abruptly shut down ... -
Breakfast at risk: PH tries to turn the tide on fish losses
(Manila Bulletin,November 30, 2018 , on page 1-13)Dried fish for breakfast, fried to a crisp with a splash of spiced vinegar, garlic fried rice and a runny egg yolk, is the kind of breakfast that Filipinos who live abroad crave. The dish, often made with sardines, anchovies, ... -
Caring for fishing communities
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,October 16, 2021 , on page A6)It was my first time almost two years ago to go to Barangay Concepcion, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay, which is a four-hour commute by bus from Zamboanga City. The purpose of the visit was to gather data for a policy ... -
Cavite SP sets oil spill probe
(Manila Bulletin,August 16, 2013 , on page 16)The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) or Provincial Board will conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the oil spill which adversely affected the waters off the towns of Rosario, Tanza, Naic, Ternate, as well as a remote ... -
City gov't mulls P16.9- M aid for metro fishers
(Panay News,August 25, 2018 , on page 4-15)The city government here is seeking a PHP16.9-million budget for projects intended to support the fisherfolk sector under the “Enhancement of Fisherfolk Capacity and Livelihood Development for Community Resiliency” project. ... -
DA budgets P700 million for fish landings
(BusinessWorld,February 10, 2015 , on page SI/3)The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allocated over P700 million to establish new community fish landing centers (CFLCs) nationwide in order to improve the socioeconomic conditions of fishing communities. In a statement ... -
DA gives assistance to farmers and fishers
(Manila Bulletin,March 9, 2015 , on page B-12)Various sets of equipment were distributed to farmers and fishers within Mindanao region as part of the government's efforts to mechanize the farm sector in order to level up the country's competitiveness and gear for the ... -
DA puts up P282-M storage facilities in 91 fishing ground
(The Manila Times,December 7, 2018 , on page A7)The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to build P282.5-million cold storage facilities in 91 fishing grounds across the country to reduce post-harvest losses and improve overall fish production. In a statement on Thursday, ... -
DA starts giving aid to farmers, fisherfolk
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 5, 2019 , on page B6)The newly minted agriculture chief kicked off last week his regional visits to distribute aid to farmers and fisherfolk amid the tragedy besetting the rice industry as palay prices continue to drop. Agriculture Secretary ... -
DA to back Fisheries Expo with P400M in loans
(BusinessWorld,December 10, 2018 , on page S2/7)Fishermen representing 100 communities nationwide are expected to purchase machinery and equipment at the world trade center, supported by P400 million worth of loans from the department of agriculture (DA). Agriculture ...