http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/3 2026-07-01T00:31:20Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17860 5 nabbed for illegal fishing in San Dionisio Gachon, Faye Lisette Authorities apprehended five fishermen for alleged illegal fishing along the coastline of San Dionisio, Iloilo on July 15. The suspects identified as aliases “Bombie”, 52; “Dennis”, 30; “Glen”, 41; “Reylan”, 50; and “Arnold”, 64, all residents of the town’s Barangay Agdaliran, were caught fishing without the necessary licenses or permits in the coastal waters of the said village, a designated marine protected area. 2025-07-17T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17859 Chinese Coast Guard, PLA Navy ships collide in Bajo de Masinloc Co, Adrian Stewart A high-speed chase of a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel in Bajo de Masinloc turned into an embarrassing maritime mishap for China after one of its Coast Guard ships collided with a Chinese Navy warship, sustaining serious damage and becoming unseaworthy. The PCG confirmed on Monday that the crash occurred after Chinese ships carried out blocking tactics, unsafe maneuvers, and a water cannon attack during an escort mission for 35 Filipino fishing boats. BRP Teresa Magbanua and BRP Suluan, along with the civilian vessel MV Pamamalakaya, had been deployed to the area. 2025-08-12T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17763 DA rolls out P75-M fuel assistance for fisherfolk The Deprtment of Agriculture (DA) announced yesterday a P75-million fuel assistance for fisherfolk amid the continuous increases of fuel costs and the ongoing market disruptions, with additional funds expected moving forward. According to the DA, the fuel assistance will be given to over 15,000 fisherfolk through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, with the program set to be expanded through additional funds under the Presidential Assistance Program for Farmers and Fisherfolk. 2026-04-14T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/17744 Tiny flippers winning the race As the moonlight hits the water in Numancia, the shoreline suddenly flickers with a restless, pulsing energy. It’s not the tide pulling back, it’s actually dozens of tiny sea turtles all waking up at once. Two hundred two (202) Olive ridley sea turtle hatchlings—locally known as pawikan—began their high-stakes sprint into the vast ocean. This 202 Olive ridleys were recorded between February 19 and 23, 2026, marking a winning milestone for marine conservation in the province. 2026-03-10T00:00:00Z