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2 new speed boats seen to bolster drive vs illegal fishing
The provincial government has acquired two speed boats to further strengthen its campaign against illegal fishing, particularly in northern Iloilo. Provincial Administrator Raul Banias said the new speed boats were delivered ...
- September 14, 2023
Concepcion hatchery to address decline in blue swimming crabs
To address the decreasing population of blue swimming crabs, a hatchery was established at the Northern Iloilo State University (NISU) in the municipality of Concepcion. The provincial government, headed by Gov. Arthur ...
- September 5, 2023
Seawaters of Capiz, Aklan and Iloilo still positive for red tide
Paralytic shellfish poison (PSP), commonly known as red tide toxin, continues to be detected in certain seawaters within the provinces of Aklan, Iloilo and Capiz, as reported in Shellfish Bulletin No. 26 of the Bureau of ...
- November 13, 2023
P5-M disaster resilience hub in Carles seen to boost drive vs illegal fishing
To strengthen the campaign against illegal fishing in northern Iloilo, a disaster resilience hub broke ground in Carles town on Saturday, July 1. To be called the Provincial Civil Defense (ProCid) Operations Center, it ...
- July 3, 2023
Iloilo seeks to revive seaweed industry: Prov’l gov’t to hold first-ever seaweed summit
In Panay Island, the province of Iloilo was a pioneer in seaweed production before it was overtaken by Antique. Due to climate change and the loss of interest among Iloilo’s seaweed farmers, production gradually decreased, ...
- April 12, 2023
Search ongoing for missing fishermen in Barbaza
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) of Antique asked the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Philippine Air Force (PAF) and Philippine Navy (PNA) to search for two missing fishermen from Barbaza ...
- February 16, 2023
Festive and frugal; Amid rising meat prices, shift to agri-fishery holiday dining pressed
s the holiday season approaches, the traditional preparation of meaty dishes featuring pork, beef or chicken has become increasingly expensive. With meat prices rising, consumers are seeking affordable yet delicious ...
- November 22, 2023
Closed season: Fishing in Visayan Sea prohibited for 3 months beginning today
Starting today, the Visayan Sea will observe a three-month fishing moratorium to combat the severe decline in fish populations caused by overfishing. Until Feb. 15, 2024, it is forbidden for fisherfolk to catch, sell or ...
- November 15, 2023
Juvenile whale shark washes ashore in San Jose
A juvenile whale shark, or butanding, washed ashore in Sitio Banay-banay, Barangay San Pedro, San Jose, Antique, around 6:30 a.m. yesterday, Jan. 22. Personnel from the San Jose Municipal Environment and Natural Resources ...
- January 23, 2023
Green turtles rescued in Tibiao
Three green sea turtles stranded in the coastal area of Barangay San Isidro, Tibiao, Antique were rescued. The green turtle is a large, weighty sea turtle with a wide, smooth carapace, or shell. It inhabits tropical and ...
- January 24, 2023