Browsing by Subject "quarantine regulations"
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150 fishers back in Negros Oriental after extended 21-day quarantine
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 14, 2020 , on page A11)The 150 fishermen from Negros Oriental who were stranded aboard a vessel, helmed by a captain who tested positive and eventually died of COVID-19, have been sent home after completing their 21-day quarantine at a school ... -
After oil spill, energy firm under fire for quarantine rule breach
(DailyGuardian,August 7, 2020 , on page 1-15)Ayala-led AC Energy Philippines, owner of a power barge that exploded in Bo. Obrero, Lapuz district and triggered an oil spill last July 3, 2020, is again in the spotlight after one of its employees allegedly breached ... -
Agri chief assures Metro food supplies ‘more than enough'
(The Manila Times,March 14, 2020 , on page A1-A8)The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday assured the public that the community quarantine had not affected food supplies for Metro Manila. “We have determined that there is enough supply of all basic goods that can be ... -
Agriculture can save the Philippines from COVID-19 havoc
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 3, 2020 , on page A9)A resounding yes to “Hope in agriculture” (Editorial, 5/24/20). As a country with vast untapped agricultural lands and abundant bodies of water, we need to revive the agriculture sector. And this global pandemic made us ... -
Baguio’s water quality ‘improves’ under ECQ
(The Manila Times,May 27, 2020 , on page A7)It is not just the air but also the Summer Capital’s water quality that benefited from the eight-week restrained human activity during enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). The city is currently under general community ... -
BFAR 7 urges LGUs to help fishermen, traders affected by Covid-19 pandemic
(SunStar Philippines,April 1, 2020 , on page 4)Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 7 Director Allan Poquita urged local chief executives on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, to support fishermen and fish traders whose livelihood were affected by the economic slowdown ... -
BFAR sends aid to fisherfolks in Bataan vs Covid-19 crisis
(SunStar Philippines,June 7, 2020 , on page 6-11)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) provided livelihood aid to fisherfolks in Bataan to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis in their produce. BFAR Regional Director Wilfredo ... -
CCC: Preserve coastal, marine resources for goods, services
(The Manila Times,June 6, 2020 , on page B5)The Climate Change Commission (CCC) is urging for the preservation of the country’s coastal and marine resources to ensure the sustainable sources of goods and services amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. ... -
DA assures sufficient food supply until June
(SunStar Philippines,April 24, 2020 , on page 3)Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar on Thursday assured the public that the country has adequate supplies of food, including rice, until June amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. During a ... -
Dagupan City to bar entry of fish traders, their products coming from outside
(Manila Bulletin,September 24, 2020 , on page 5)For one week starting September 28, suppliers of fish and other fish products from outside Pangasinan will not be allowed to enter Dagupan City. The city will be implementing the moratorium to help the city prevent cases ... -
Daniel Matsunaga—From actor-model to fisherman
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 14, 2020 , on page C4)“I turned into a fisherman during the lockdown,” revealed Daniel Matsunaga, who was vacationing at their family’s resort in Batangas when the government imposed the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in March. Daniel and ... -
'Dolphingate' pushes Harry in deep water
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 3, 2020 , on page A7)So what’s wrong with swimming with dolphins and enjoying a day out in the sun? It may just be an item on presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s bucket list, but Earth Island Institute (EII) Philippines took issue with the ... -
Duterte: Nothng wrong with Manila Bay project
(Panay News,September 23, 2020 , on page 9)President Rodrigo Duterte sees nothing wrong with the crushed dolomite project in Manila Bay as the artificial white sand beach is now being enjoyed by the public. In his address to the nation on Monday, President Duterte ... -
Fast virus transmission: 64 people at fish port infected
(Panay News,August 7, 2020 , on page 1-14)The number of persons infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) at the Iloilo Fish Port Complex in Barangay Tanza here ballooned to 64. Laboratory tests confirmed 36 new cases on Thursday, announced Mayor Jerry ... -
Fish deliveries continue amid port lockdown
(DailyGuardian,August 7, 2020 , on page 1-15)Deliveries of fish and other aquatic food products in Iloilo City have been transferred to a smaller dock in the meantime after the Iloilo City Fishing Port was placed under temporary lockdown due to many confirmed cases ... -
'Fish on Wheels' travels to Benguet towns
(SunStar Philippines,April 30, 2020 , on page 3-7)The Provincial Fishery Office through the “Fish on Wheels” program of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is bringing fish products directly to the municipalities during the Luzonwide Enhanced Community ... -
Fish port closure continues
(DailyGuardian,August 10, 2020 , on page 1-11)The indefinite lockdown of the Iloilo Fishing Port Complex (IFCP) in Iloilo City is in preparation for its safe reopening amid rising coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases that were traced to the facility. The indefinite ... -
Fish port lockdown extended: COVID hits 26 more persons
(Panay News,August 6, 2020 , on page 1-14)Health authorities detected 26 more coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections at the Iloilo Fishing Port Complex in Barangay Tanza here. This prompted Mayor Jerry Treñas to extend the facility’s 72-hour lockdown for ... -
Fisherman pleads: No ECQ please
(DailyGuardian,July 15, 2021 , on page 1-11)“Tani indi lang. Kay wala kami obra kag gutom gid (Don’t let them implement ECQ. We have no jobs, we will go hungry).” This was the message of one Ilonggo fisherman to Iloilo Mayor Jerry Treñas after news that the metro ... -
Iloilo Fish Port on 72-hour lockdown
(Panay News,August 3, 2020 , on page 1-15)The Iloilo Fish Port Complex, a major center of fish trading and marine products processing in Region 6, is on a 72-hour lockdown beginning yesterday. Mayor Jerry Treñas ordered the temporary closure of the facility “to ...