http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/3 2026-04-03T17:53:41Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17515 Guimaras logs over 2,000 migratory birds in 2026 Asian Waterbird Census Defacto, Lyndie More than 2,000 migratory birds representing 38 waterbird species were recorded across Guimaras during the 2026 Asian Waterbird Census (AWC), reinforcing the island province’s role as a key stopover and feeding ground along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway (EAAF). The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office of Guimaras (PENRO), through its Protected Area Management and Biodiversity Conservation Unit (PAMBCU), conducted the annual census from January 5 to 9, 2026. 2026-01-19T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17514 DENR–Capiz, CENRO Mambusao conduct Asian Waterbird Census; nearly 17,000 waterbirds recorded Galigao, Neljoy In a bid to strengthen biodiversity monitoring and wetland conservation, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Capiz (DENR–Capiz), in coordination with the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO)–Mambusao, conducted the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) from January 6 to 9, 2026. The activity forms part of an annual regional and international initiative aimed at monitoring waterbird populations and promoting the conservation of critical wetland habitats. During the initial phase of the census, survey teams covered seven of the 13 officially recognized wetland sites in Capiz province. 2026-01-14T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17505 BFAR places commercial fishing vessels under tighter scrutiny Galigao, Neljoy As commercial fishing operations resumed following the lifting of the Visayan Sea closed season, authorities placed commercial vessel operators squarely on notice: compliance with fisheries, licensing, and safety regulations will be strictly enforced. The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 6 gathered commercial fishing operators in Barangay Bancal, Carles, Iloilo recently, emphasizing that the reopening of one of the country’s richest fishing grounds comes with heightened regulatory expectations. Sheryll Mesa, National Stock Assessment Program leader, reminded operators that measures such as the closed fishing season and mesh size regulations are not mere formalities but vital tools to sustain fish stocks and protect long-term commercial viability. 2026-02-21T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17504 P20-M fisheries livelihood projects distributed to Antique fisherfolk Defacto, Lyndie Fisheries livelihood projects worth P20 million were distributed to fisherfolk across the province of Antique through the initiative of Senator Loren Legarda. The assistance package includes 90 fiberglass fishing boats, additional fishing vessels, eight patrol boats, and various fishing gear and equipment aimed at strengthening the local fishing industry. The initiative seeks to boost marine production while enhancing the safety and productivity of fisherfolk during their fishing operations at sea. 2026-02-24T00:00:00Z