http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/1 2026-05-17T16:49:06Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17628 Seven arrested in Ivisan illegal fishing operations Celino, Felipe Joint law enforcement units arrested seven people for violating Municipal Ordinance No. 03-02, or the Municipal Fishery Code, Series of 2003, during two separate anti-illegal fishing operations Monday night, Jan. 12, in the municipal waters off Barangay Balaring. The first operation, conducted at about 8:40 p.m., led to the arrest of Renz Berg Delos Santos Arollado, 27, boat captain; Tommy Alejandro Tomarong, 42, crew member; and Reymond Moreno Bayola, 23, crew member. The second operation, at about 8:50 p.m., resulted in the arrest of Bayani Mahusay Baing, 42, boat captain; Robot Arroyo Toledo, 35, crew member; John Dave Atong Delgado, 20, crew member; and Franklin Baing Guillen, 19, crew member. 2026-01-14T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17627 Galunggong prices remain high despite imports ­– group Cariaso, Bella The retail price of round scad or galunggong remains high despite the importation of 30,000 metric tons (MT) of fish, farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) said yesterday. “We are puzzled that despite the importation, the retail price of round scad is high. It is still more than P200 per kilo,” SINAG chairman Rosendo So said in a radio interview. 2024-12-02T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17626 Galunggong prices may go down in 2 months – BFAR Antonio, Josiah The fishing season for galunggong or round scad has resumed, but consumers may have to wait for a month or two before the prices of the fish will start to go down, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. BFAR said the fishing season resumed on Sunday following a three-month ban to allow the fish to spawn. 2026-02-04T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17625 Scientists document new box jellyfish species in PH waters Patron, Eunice Jean The Philippines, located within the Coral Triangle, is recognized as one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems. Yet, many marine species—such as carybdeid box jellyfish—remain poorly documented. Their potent venom and ecological significance underline the importance of conducting accurate taxonomic studies on box jellyfish. Marine researchers have documented several newly recorded box jellyfish species in the Philippines, marking a vital contribution to the country’s growing database of marine biodiversity. 2025-12-24T00:00:00Z