http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/16 2026-06-07T09:41:42Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17671 Dr. Jodecel Danting on modernizing Philippine aquaculture: How biotech and labor are reshaping aquaculture Tribdino, Raymond Gregory The advancement of Philippine aquaculture is increasingly defined by the interplay between laboratory innovation and field-level execution, a transition led by one of the country’s most experienced fisheries scientists. The Manila Times interviewed Dr. Ma. Jodecel Danting, center chief of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources National Freshwater Fisheries Technology Center (BFAR- FTC), about transformation of the fisheries industry and food security. Danting, who was recognized as a 2025 Filipino Face of Biotechnology, stands at the forefront of this shift, as she brings more than four decades of experience in tilapia genetics and breeding. Under her leadership, the center increased fingerling production by 10 million in 2025. 2026-05-02T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17670 PH exporters earn P31.68B in Barcelona seafood expo Jordan, Giselle The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said Filipino exporters earned $514.8 million (about P31.68 billion) in consolidated sales at the 32nd Seafood Expo Global (SEG) in Barcelona. The amount consisted of $450.6 million (P27.73 billion) in booked sales and $64.17 million (P3.95 billion) in negotiated deals, said DA Undersecretary for Fisheries Drusila Esther Bayate, who led the Philippine delegation at the event, said to be the world’s largest dedicated seafood trade exhibition. 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17669 Teenager with 30 smuggled tortoises nabbed in Thailand Authorities in Thailand arrested a teenager at Bangkok’s main airport for allegedly smuggling 30 protected tortoises valued at about $9,000 that were taped under her clothing, wildlife officials said on Wednesday. Thailand is a major transit hub for wildlife smugglers who often sell highly prized endangered animals on the lucrative black market in Asia. Authorities became suspicious of the 19-year-old Taiwanese woman’s unusual movements as she prepared to board a flight to Taipei early on Tuesday, Thailand’s wildlife conservation department said in a statement. 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17667 Major milestones in mangrove conservation Logarta, Michele Major milestones in mangrove conservation were launched at the inaugural Philippine Mangrove Conference, while stakeholders emphasized that strong community engagement and local government leadership will be critical to turning these initiatives into a lasting impact. The event, held on March 24-26, was organized by the Global Mangrove Alliance, and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Biodiversity Management Bureau. 2026-05-02T00:00:00Z