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Demand for fish outgrows supply
(NewsDay,March 23, 1990 , on page 2)For the past five years, demand for fish grew by 2.5 percent a year as a result of population growth, but production or catch rose by only 0.3 percent yearly. In other words, the growth in demand far outpaced the growth ... -
Doting 'dad' to giant clams
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,May 7, 2017 , on page A2-1, A2-2)Bolinao, Pangasinan— Twice a week, Julio Curiano Jr. would hop into a speedboat and head for a 5.8-hectare ocean nursery of giant clams off Silaqui Island at the northernmost tip of this town facing the West Philippine ... -
Escudero: Prioritize growth of local fishing industry over importation
(Manila Bulletin,January 23, 2022 , on page 3)Sorsogon Governor Francis ‘’Chiz’’ Escudero has said helping the local fishing industry grow and making it competitive should be the priority of the government over importation to address a projected shortage, if it wants ... -
Farm growth expected to have steadied
(BusinessWorld,December 19, 2019 , on page S1/1-S1/5)Agriculture production likely sustained growth this quarter despite storms that cost the sector about P4 billion worth of losses, a Cabinet official and private sector experts said in recent interviews. -
Study: Helping young fish see at night makes them grow faster
(DailyGuardian,March 7, 2020 , on page 7-13)In Asian countries including the Philippines, the culture of pompano has been conducted in open sea cages, brackishwater cages and in ponds. However, a few challenges, such as the high cost of production, still hamper the ... -
Study: Helping young fish see at night makes them grow faster
(Panay News,March 7, 2020 , on page B1-B6)Pompano, locally known as apahan or dawis lawin, is a high-value fish which is in demand both in the local and export markets. It is known for its firm and flaky meat with a sweet and mild flavor. In Asian countries including ... -
Success in spawning top shell achieved
(The Philippine Star,August 4, 2002 , on page B5)For the first time, scientists of a government-hosted Southeast Asian center in Iloilo have succeeded in spawning the economically important top shell. The feat was achieved by Rolando Gapasin, Dr. Clarissa Marte, and Dr. ...