Browsing by Subject "gillnets"
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205 Lubao, Sasmuan fishermen receive P800-K worth of equipment
(SunStar Philippines,June 19, 2022 , on page 1-11)Some 205 fishermen from Lubao and Sasmuan towns received some P800,000 worth of fishing equipment from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Friday, June 17 at the Lubao Bamboo Hub. The assistance is part ... -
Aid for fisherfolk
(Manila Bulletin,March 7, 2019 , on page 9)To uplift the living condition of fisherfolks in Surigao del Norte, the provincial government extended agri-fishery inputs, including gill nets to the members of the 18 fisherfolk associations, it was learned yesterday. ... -
BFAR okays fisherfolk's proposed projects
(The Daily Guardian,March 12, 2013 , on page 8)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) headed by Carlito Delfin has approved the proposed projects of four fisherfolks' associations totalling P210,000. These proposals include the acquisition of a lift net ... -
Crackdown on illegal logging, fishing in E. Visayas
(Manila Bulletin,October 12, 2017 , on page B-9)The Philippine National Police (PNP) regional office here has intensified its fight against illegal logging and fishing that has resulted in the arrest of 92 suspects. From October 5 to 8 alone, the police conducted 69 ... -
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries administrative Order No. 198-1, Series of 2018, Amended rules and regulations on registration and licensing of commercial fishing vessels, fishing gears and fishworkers
(The Philippine Star,September 16, 2018 , on page B7)In accordance with Republic Act No. 8550, as amended by Republic Act No. 10654, entitled "An Act to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, Amending Republic Act No. 8550, Otherwise Known ... -
DOLE brings new ideas for livelihood enhancement
(DailyGuardian,September 22, 2022 , on page 6)Northern Iloilo is considered as the fish capital of the region due to its numerous islands known to be breeding grounds of marine animals. One of these islands is barangay Salvacion in the municipality of Concepcion, ... -
Fishers decry illegal fishing in 1st District
(Panay News,January 26, 2010 , on page 1)A number of fisherfolks went to sea Gov. Niel Tupas Sr. yesterday to complain about illegal fishing activities in the 1st District. Illegal fishing is rampant most especially in Brgy. Bacuya, San Joaquin town, claimed some ... -
Illegal fishing plagues Tañon Strait
(The Philippine Star,October 4, 2015 , on page B5)An international non-government organization is urging the government to strictly enforce vessel monitoring measures pursuant to the newly-amended Fisheries Code. This after Oceana, the world’s biggest international NGO ... -
Navoteño fisherfolk get new 'sakag'
(Manila Standard,November 22, 2018 , on page B4)Navoteño fisherfolks got an early Christmas gift from the Navotas City Government. Some 253 registered fisherfolks received 20 meters of 28- and 30-millimetre fine mesh nets which is commonly used in “sakag,” a sweeping ... -
Pampanga fishers receive boats, tools from BFAR
(SunStar Philippines,June 23, 2022 , on page 3)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Central Luzon (BFAR-3) provided fishing equipment to some 205 fisherfolk in the province that could help ensure sustainable income and increased fish production. BFAR-Regional ... -
Samar fisher's net snags dead whale shark
(Manila Bulletin,February 14, 2019 , on page 7)A young female whale shark was killed after getting entangled in a gill net in Marabut town, Samar, recently. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Director Juan Albaladejo said the 17.4-foot juvenile shark ... -
Urgent global action needed to halt vaquita extinction.
(The Philippine Star,June 15, 2017 , on page B6)With an estimated 30 or fewer individuals remaining, the vaquita are the focus of new WWF analysis released recently calling for immediate collective action to protect the species. The world's most endangered marine mammal ...