http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/5463 2026-08-18T14:27:27Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/18062 Mangrove planting marks Iloilo province’s 125th anniversary Oladive, Mariela Angella Provincial government employees, local officials, and community members planted mangroves in Barangay San Fernando, Barotac Viejo, on April 8 as part of Iloilo province’s 125th founding anniversary celebration. The activity was conducted under the “Tanum Iloilo for MoRProGRes” program of the Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office, which aims to strengthen coastal defenses and promote environmental sustainability. Vice Gov. Nathalie Ann Debuque, 5th District Board Member Darl Tupas, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office chief PCol. Cornelio Salinas (Ret.), Mayor Nielo Tupas, and Vice Mayor Vivian Buenavista of Barotac Viejo were among those who joined the planting. 2026-04-11T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/18014 Negros Occ. loses PHP 35M worth of crop, fisheries Yasa, Dolly Negros Occidental has recorded an estimated PHP 35,004,157.43 in total agricultural losses following the onslaught of Typhoon Tino, according to the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA). Based on the OPA’s summary report as of Nov. 7, damages were reported across several local government units, affecting both the crop and fisheries sectors. Crop losses reached PHP 28.53 million, covering rice, corn, and high-value crops. 2025-11-08T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/18013 Resilience beyond the shoal: Zambales fisher turns the tide by casting new net of hope Thirty-five-year-old fisher Paolo E. Quitaneg comes from a family that casts their nets and hopes into the sea. From an early age, he witnessed how the bountiful waters of Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea — locally known as Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal — sustained their livelihood and nourished generations before him. But in 2012, the tides turned. Due to escalating geopolitical tensions, access to the traditional fishing ground, which Paolo described as a “true paradise,” was restricted. 2025-06-11T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12174/18012 Innovative pathways for sustainable growth in Western Visayas’ agri-fishery sector Prodigo, Victor Western Visayas, with its abundant natural resources and strong farming and fishing sectors, is at a crossroads. Despite being a major food producer for the country, the region faces significant challenges, including climate change, market fluctuations, and low incomes for its food producers. This article proposes innovative ideas to attract national, international, and private sector investments. It outlines a practical way for “green and blue finance” to build a resilient, fair, and sustainable food system, from upland farms to coastal communities. Western Visayas is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as super typhoons, droughts, and rising sea levels. A new approach to climate resilience and new strategy is needed – one that shifts from simply reacting to disasters to proactively building resilience with nature-based solutions (NBS). 2025-08-12T00:00:00Z