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10 ways APEC can protect the interests of small- scale fishermen, fish farmers
High-level officials responsible for food security in member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have moved to protect the interests of small-scale fishers and fish farmers in an effort to integrate ...
- November 7, 2015
3 more phases of Iloilo River esplanade up for completion
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Iloilo City District Engineering Office (ICDEO) is hastening the completion of three more phases of the Iloilo Esplanade – Esplanade 7 along the left bank of tbe Iloilo ...
- February 12, 2019
Will Iloilo City sink or swim?: Treñas skeptical of study on rising sea levels
“Things like that should not be immediately accepted by anyone.” This is Mayor Jerry Treñas’ reaction to a report about this city possibly disappearing by 2050 due to rising sea levels. The study was conducted by Climate ...
- November 12, 2019
Carles bares new strategy to enforce 3-month fishing ban
If between November this year to Feb. 15, 2020 sardines, herrings and mackerels continue to be sold in public markets most especially in northern Iloilo, it means local fishermen ar violating the three-month fishing ban ...
- November 22, 2019
'Sustainable fish production means striking balance between aquaculture, conservation'
The increasing annual population is putting undue pressure to our resources that led to a race between consumption and conservation. The biggest challenge in the 21st century that aquaculturists are facing is the pressure ...
- May 18, 2018
'Iloilo river no longer a public toilet'
Over the years, the 15-kilometer Iloilo River had been deteriorating because of pollution, sedimentation, depletion of mangrove areas, illegal settlers and the proliferation of manmade constrictions, among others. Not ...
- March 14, 2014
‘Bantay Dagat’ must level up – Defensor
The Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force based in Concepcion town has to improve its capability of securing the province’s waters from poachers, said Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. He planned to procure more “floating assets” and ...
- November 16, 2020
'Enforce laws to protect environment'
"If we are to ensure environmental protection, we must strongly implement environmental laws" said Department of Environment and Natural Resources regional director Jim Sampulna during the Learning Event on Environmental ...
- June 23, 2015
Red Tide still up in Aklan coasts
Coastal waters in Batan, Altavas and New Washington towns and Batan Bay in Aklan are still positive for red tide toxin, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Red tide exists, too, in Gigantes ...
- January 27, 2016
Fisherfolks turn to grouper cage culture
A fisherfolk association here asked the support of experts to further promote aquaculture of high-value commercial fish species. Capiz Provincial Agriculturist Slyvia dela Cruz said they have tapped the expertise of Southeast ...
- November 6, 2010